Wardian case terrariums

In 1827, a London physician with an interest in caterpillar metamorphosis built small glass boxes to contain the cocoons and emerging butterflies. Peering into the "dirt" in one of the boxes one day, the physician, Dr. Nathanial Ward, noticed that a fern spore had germinated.

An antique terrarium becomes a stage for a miniature woodland garden, arbor and all. Ours has flowering Cape primrose, rabbit's-foot fern, golden club moss, black and dwarf mondo grasses, variegated ivy, angel's tears and Kenilworth ivy.

Isn't this the best architectural-form Wardian Case you've ever seen? It reproduces the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London in 1851. via Terrariums are generally credited with being invented by a gentleman named Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward. He invented them during the Victorian era and created a style of glass case with a metal frame that was very popular during the era. These terrariums were called "Wardian Cases" after Ward.

Learn about unique Wardian case terrariums and find instructions on how to make one, which are top plants for Wardian case terrariums and more.

Looking to spruce up your indoor decor? Want to bring nature inside your home? Look no further than H Potter's glass terrariums! Our terrariums are the perfect addition to any home, bringing a touch of greenery and life to any room. Our terrariums are inspired by the Wardian Case, originally created by Dr. Nathaniel Ward. We've been bringing quality terrariums to our customers for almost 30 years. Our terrariums are fantastic for growing ferns, mosses, orchids, and other small plants. The...

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Shop terrain to grow your own garden under glass with our collection of glass terrariums, cloches, and terrarium planting supplies.

Handcrafted terrariums using traditional stained glass techniques.

The Wardian Case company provides customers worldwide with bespoke stained glass Wardian cases and terrariums.