Wardian Case With Grow Light

The wardian case was invented by dr.

Wardian case with grow light.

As a child ward lived in a polluted area of london and tried but failed to grow ferns and mosses in his backyard. In the polluted air of victorian cities the fern craze and the craze for growing orchids that followed owed much of their impetus to the new wardian cases. Ward was a medical doctor rather than a botanist however his passion for botany led to the accidental discovery of a fern growing in a glass case holding a cocoon of moths in 1829. Things improved with nathanial bagshaw ward s creation of the wardian case.

Energy efficient 24w t 5 fluorescent light is ideal for indoor plants. Creation of the wardian case. Nathaniel bagshaw ward in 1829. In 1833 ward tested his invention in a journey from london to sydney.

Here are our top 11 favorite terrariums for any home. Wardian cases soon became features of stylish drawing rooms in western europe and the united states. Two cases holding a collection of ferns mosses and grasses were safely transported with the plants still alive on arrival. In this closed environment with soil water and sunlight plants could grow for years with little care.

Ward was an avid hobby botanist and plant collector. They are especially helpful if you live in a dry climate and have trouble providing enough humidity or are growing plants that like a lot of humidity such as pleurothallids. A smaller version and the forerunner of the terrarium is the wardian case which can also be used for growing orchids. Wardian cases bring an elegance and touch of class to any home deco.

More importantly the wardian case unleashed a revolution in the mobility of commercially important plants. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Named after their creator nathanial ward a london surgeon wardian cases and terrariums in general were first discovered in 1829. Classic wardian case displays indoor plants at their best pamper plants with ideal light and humidity t 5 full spectrum fluorescent fixture included product details.

Abandoning gardening ward turned to insects.