A terrarium is a mini ecosystem that allows you to bring a slice of the freshness into your home, and it’s also ideal for growing begonias. Begonias are tropical plants that thrive in humid environments, so a closed terrarium is a perfect way to create the conditions they need. Plus, begonias come in a wide…

Finishing a minimalistic, and eye-catching terrarium design is one of the most satisfying parts of the building them. And a mushroom terrarium is just that. A few rocks, a log or cork bark, moss floor, a fern, and a few mysterious mushrooms. Like a part of the forest in your own home. So, here’s how…

Simple Planting & Seperation I don’t think there’s a plant more suited to life in a terrarium than a fern. They’re typically high-maintenance plants to take care of because they grow in moist, humid, and warm places. That makes a closed terrarium the perfect environment for ferns, where the warmth and moisture are trapped, and…

Building a lantern terrarium can be a hard task, but, we’ll make it tenfold simpler. Whether you found an old lantern lying around, or decided to buy a lantern for this build specifically, the process is simple. I’ve chosen a lantern with a hinged door so it’s easy to arrange everything inside. One note before…

Terrariums are essentially just small, sealed, indoor gardens and ecosystems. So when asking yourself does a terrarium needs sunlight, ask yourself do plants need sunlight. The answer may vary depending on the plants in question. But generally: All terrariums need a light source for the plants inside to survive. That light source can be sunlight,…

Terrariums, especially closed terrariums, have inherently high humidity. But it only becomes a problem once it gets excessively high and causes things such as mold growth, constantly fogged glass, and worst of all root rot. To decrease humidity in a closed terrarium simply open it periodically and let the humidity escape. For an open terrarium,…

Mosses are typically used as a peripheral plant in terrariums to add texture, color, and contrast the primary plants. A mossarium is a terrarium built exclusively with moss. Using a variety of moss in a terrarium creates wonderful color contrasts and textures that result in a unique and satisfying aesthetic. It’s a masterpiece of its…

The Polka Dot Plant is one of the most popular indoor plants because of its distinct look and signature speckled white/pink patterned leaves. Classified as a shrub, the Hypoestes Phyllostachya (fancy name for Polka Dot Plant) is the main attraction for many terrariums. It’s durable and resilient, easy to care for, paired with a distinct…