: Pour in your pebbles, followed by a layer of activated charcoal.
: About 8 cm of high-quality potting soil or peat-free coir compost. For tropical plants, a mix containing sphagnum peat moss or coco coir is ideal. Step-by-Step Construction Guide bottle biosphere guide full
: A 3–5 cm base of small rocks, pebbles, or horticultural grit. This prevents water from pooling at the bottom and rotting the plant roots. : Pour in your pebbles, followed by a
To function as a closed system, your biosphere must include specific layers that handle drainage and filtration: : Pour in your pebbles