Create a lush, plant-filled, living ecosystem that will flourish year-round by planting up a terrarium. They make lovely room or desk companions! We carry DIY terrarium kits with all the necessary supplies or make one out of almost any type of container using our à la carte materials.
Terrariums filled with Succulents & Tillandsia
Terrarium ingredients
Glass container with or without the lid
Drainage stones
Moss
Soil
Horticultural charcoal
Small 2” plants. We recommend using tropical plants that love humidity in a closed terrarium. If you’d like to use succulents, the terrarium should be lid-free
Tools to help plant your terrarium (chopsticks are also handy)
Decorative shells, toys, sand, and ornaments
5 steps to create a terrarium
Place a layer of stones at the bottom of the container, plus add horticultural charcoal.
Add a thin layer of green moss on top of the stones.
Place soil on top of the moss.
Add plants and any decorative elements.
Water gently.
Tips
Create a base layer of small rocks since terrariums don’t have drainage. Rocks both protect plant roots from too much water, but also create a reservoir of water that can provide needed humidity.
Select plants with similar light and water requirements. Also, make sure to choose plants that are small enough to fit inside the terrarium as they grow.
Watering: if you have a succulent-filled open terrarium, let it dry out completely before watering. If you have a terrarium with humidity-loving houseplants, don’t let the soil dry out. The soil should be moist but not soggy. We recommend using a spray bottle to mist your terrarium.
