Small Terrarium Ideas

Succulents, air plants, Fittonia and preserved moss can all be used in small terrariums.

How do you make a mini terrarium?

How to Make a Terrarium Step-by-Step

1. Step 1: Cover the bottom of your terrarium with a 1 ½ inch-thick layer of small stones or pebbles.
2. Step 2: Add a very thin layer of activated charcoal. ...
3. Step 3: Add a layer of potting soil. ...
4. Step 4: Now it's time to add your plants.

How long do tiny terrariums last?

In theory, a perfectly balanced closed terrarium – under the right conditions – should continue to thrive indefinitely. The longest-known terrarium lasted on its own for 53 years. They may even outlast us!

What can I put in my terrarium other than plants?

What to put in a terrarium besides plants to make it stand out

• Crystals, minerals, and gemstones.
• Resin.
• Shells.
• Logs or twigs.
• Preserved flowers.
• Rocks.
• Figurines.
• Salt.

What should you not put in a terrarium?

When you are making a terrarium, find plants with thinner leaves that indicate they need higher humidity. Steer away from succulents and cacti. You're setting yourself up for failure and disappointment, not to mention a container full of dead, mushy succulents.

What can live in a 1 gallon terrarium?

The Top 10 Small Terrarium Pets

• 1 | Mourning Geckos. Mourning Geckos are cute, easy and super rewarding.
• 2 | Poison Dart Frogs. Poison Dart Frogs are always the brightest things in the room. ...
• 3 | Praying Mantis. ...
• 4 | Isopods. ...
• 5 | Pacman Frogs. ...
• 6 | Web Footed Geckos. ...
• 7 | Tree Frogs. ...
• 8 | Tarantulas.

How do you make a dollar tree terrarium?

Inside of the bowl what you're going to do is you're just going to put a couple of rocks around the

Do mini terrariums need sunlight?

A small terrarium cannot take direct sunlight because too much heat builds up inside and the plants will start to cook! Terrariums love bright INDIRECT sunlight, a place near a bright window but not in beams of the sun. A north-facing window is great. Aim for 4 to 6 hours of indirect sunshine a day.

Do you need rocks at the bottom of a terrarium?

Terrarium containers do not have drainage holes, so it is important to create drainage layers to prevent plant roots from rotting. Start by putting a 2-inch layer of coarse gravel, sea glass, or beach stones on the bottom of your container.

What are common mistakes made when building a terrarium?

5 common terrarium mistakes to avoid

• TOO MUCH LIGHT. We'll admit a terrarium does look gorgeous when placed on a window sill.
• TOO LITTLE LIGHT. ...
• TOO MUCH WATER. ...
• TOO CLOSE TO HEAT SOURCES. ...
• CHOOSING THE WRONG PLANTS FOR THE TYPE OF TERRARIUM YOU HAVE.

Do terrariums attract bugs?

Gnats, mites, and mealybugs are all known plant parasites that can hitch a ride into terrariums via plants and substrate.

How often should I open my closed terrarium?

Direct sunlight on a closed terrarium can burn your plants. Open the terrarium at least once a month for roughly 20 minutes to allow for some air circulation.

What living things can live in a terrarium?

This habitat might include plants, fungi, lichens, isopods (such as pill bugs), beetles, spiders, earthworms, amphibians (such as salamanders), reptiles (such as turtles), crickets, and more.

What 4 things does a terrarium plant need to survive?

By definition, a terrarium is a sealed ecosystem that acts as a miniature tropical climate. So the best terrarium plants are tropical plants that are well adapted to that environment – lovers of humidity, moisture, warmth, and indirect sunlight.

How do I keep my terrarium from rotting?

Terrarium mold can be prevented in several ways:

1. Add springtails to your terrarium.
2. Avoid overwatering your terrarium.
3. Apply fungicide to your substrate.
4. Remove dead or decaying plant matter promptly from your terrarium.
5. Sterilize your substrate before adding it to your terrarium.
6. Give your terrarium more light.

Is tap water OK for terrarium?

Water straight from the tap isn't ideal for terrariums. Chlorine isn't great for plants, but at the levels present in tap water, it's unlikely to do much damage. You can always let tap water sit for 24 hours to let the chlorine evaporate off.

Why do you put rocks at the bottom of a terrarium?

As terrariums have no drainage hole, pebbles or rocks down the bottom help to prevent the system from building up stagnant moisture in the soil.

Should you water moss in a terrarium?

Once you have completed your open terrarium, it will need regular watering to keep the plants and moss moist. For moss terrariums, they need a light water once a week. For plant-heavy terrariums, they need to be watered twice a week.

What are the 4 levels of a terrarium?

A terrarium basically has 4 main layers. They are, in order from the ground up, the gravel, moss, soil and decorative layer.

Can you use a mason jar for a terrarium?

Pretty much any old glass jar with a lid will do! Mason jars just happen to be one of the more consistent choices, but pickle jars, jam jars, candy jars – they're all good. 👉 See my Terrarium Container Guide for more inspiration and help.