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10 Easy Pieces: Wardian Cases - Gardenista

10 Easy Pieces: Wardian Cases - Gardenista

A precursor to the terrarium, Wardian cases were invented in the mid-1800s to transport rare plant specimens. See Gardening 101: How to Plant a Closed Terrarium.
A precursor to the terrarium, Wardian cases were invented in the mid-1800s to transport rare plant specimens. See Gardening 101: How to Plant a Closed Terrarium.
With a design inspired by museum display cases, a Specimen Case Terrarium pays homage to the Victorian plant hunters who brought home exotic and fragile flowers; $128 from Terrain.
With a design inspired by museum display cases, a Specimen Case Terrarium pays homage to the Victorian plant hunters who brought home exotic and fragile flowers; $128 from Terrain.
A rectangular glass and wood Specimen Display Case comes in three sizes, at prices ranging from $129 to $159 at Restoration Hardware.
A rectangular glass and wood Specimen Display Case comes in three sizes, at prices ranging from $129 to $159 at Restoration Hardware.
A Glass Specimen Display Case measures 9-by-9 inches square by 12.5 inches high; it’s $105 from Industry Home.
A Glass Specimen Display Case measures 9-by-9 inches square by 12.5 inches high; it’s $105 from Industry Home.
Measuring 9.25 inches square and 12.75 inches high, an English Greenhouse Terrarium is $49.99 from Ohio-based Hirts Garden via eBay.
Measuring 9.25 inches square and 12.75 inches high, an English Greenhouse Terrarium is $49.99 from Ohio-based Hirts Garden via eBay.
A modern re-interpretation of the Wardian case, a Ikea Socker Greenhouse measures 17.75 inches wide and 8.75 inches deep; $19.99.
A modern re-interpretation of the Wardian case, a Ikea Socker Greenhouse measures 17.75 inches wide and 8.75 inches deep; $19.99.
A Steel Glass Indoor Greenhouse with glass panes and an adjustable ventilation lid it s approximately 10 5 inches long by 6 5...
A Steel Glass Indoor Greenhouse with glass panes and an adjustable ventilation lid it s approximately 10 5 inches long by 6 5...
...inches wide and is 19 5â from Manufactum Use it to house small orchids for more equipment see 5 Favorites Essential Equipment for Orchids
...inches wide and is 19 5â from Manufactum Use it to house small orchids for more equipment see 5 Favorites Essential Equipment for Orchids
Modeled on the 1800s variety, the Wardian Case from Paxton Gate measures 9 inches wide and 5 inches deep and is $115.
Modeled on the 1800s variety, the Wardian Case from Paxton Gate measures 9 inches wide and 5 inches deep and is $115.
A classic conservatory style in miniature, the H. Potter Wardian Case Terrarium measures 5.5 inches wide and 9 inches deep; $79 through Amazon.
A classic conservatory style in miniature, the H. Potter Wardian Case Terrarium measures 5.5 inches wide and 9 inches deep; $79 through Amazon.
A Clarus Brass Display Box, available in three sizes at prices from $59.95 to $99.97 at Crate & Barrel, are suitable for displaying air plants (crack the lid for them once in a while).
A Clarus Brass Display Box, available in three sizes at prices from $59.95 to $99.97 at Crate & Barrel, are suitable for displaying air plants (crack the lid for them once in a while).
A pared-down version (minus the Victorian-inspired details), the H. Potter Rectangular Terrarium has a hinged door in the roof that allows for easy access to your plants; $69 through Amazon.
A pared-down version (minus the Victorian-inspired details), the H. Potter Rectangular Terrarium has a hinged door in the roof that allows for easy access to your plants; $69 through Amazon.