Wardian case

wardian case
a glass case resembling a miniature greenhouse invented by Dr. Nathaniel B. Ward (1791-1868) for protecting plants in such unhealthy environments as the salt-sprayed decks of East India ships.

WARDIAN CASE - In the 19th century a plant explorer and collector by the name of Dr. Nathaniel Ward designed a glass case to transport his findings. He traveled between Australia and England.

Wardian case/Wardian An ornate 19th century terrarium used for ferns and rare plants.
Waterlogged Said of soil that is oversaturated with water.
Water sprout A vigorous sucker from the base of a woody plant.

Terrariums and Wardian Cases in Your Home
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The covered containers became popular and were called Wardian cases, the first Terrariums. How Terrariums Work Terrariums are a self contained environment.

Fill a Wardian case with your favorite ferns and orchids. Grow an indoor orangerie or bamboo grove. Or how about a spectacular water garden for the great indoors?

Although greenhouses and Wardian cases are made to maintain these high levels, you don't have to use them. You can make do by resting your orchids on a tray of pebbles filled with water to raise the surrounding humidity levels.

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