TERRARIUM MAINTENANCE

• Display in a spot that receives bright, indirect sunlight. This could be on a shelf 1–2 metres away from a north-facing window that gets sunshine during the day.

• Water with a spray bottle every 3–4 weeks, or when the soil is dry.

• Remove yellowing foliage as needed and trim plants to a smaller size if they’re beginning to outgrow their container.

Tip: You can check if your terrarium needs watering by sticking a chopstick into the soil. If soil sticks to the chopstick after removing, the soil is still moist and doesn’t need watering. If the chopstick has little to no dirt after removal, then the soil is dry and needs watering.

Recommended Terrarium Plants

You can put almost any plant in a terrarium, but some are definitely easier than others. Here are some beginner friendly terrarium plants that have worked great in my experience.

Fittonias

Also known as nerve plants, they have lovely foliage and come in many colours including pink, green, red and white. I’ve used them in almost all the terrariums I’ve made.

Pothos

Also known as Devil’s Ivy, this plant does amazingly in the humid environment terrariums provide. Make sure to prune it regularly as it can grow and grow and grow.

Mini Monstera

Properly known as Rhaphidophora tetrasperma. Just like the pothos, this plant grows well in humidity, but might require regular pruning to keep it from vining its way out of your terrarium.

Rabbit’s Foot Ferns

These ferns are gorgeous and are relatively slow growing, but will last in your terrarium for years to come.

Baby’s Tears

These are a great ground cover, with cute little leaves. They will vine out to cover whatever soil they can reach.