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Buy and make your own plant terrarium!

Looking to buy a plant terrarium? Our fun DIY kit includes glass with cork, plants, and materials to create layers and finish your terrarium! Activated carbon prevents the glass from fogging and creates a natural water cycle. The glass is also 100% recycled! Choose from various attractive plant combinations!

How does a plant terrarium work?

The plants in a terrarium take care of themselves, so you hardly have to do anything. A plant terrarium requires almost no care or maintenance. This is because you close the terrarium, creating a closed environment and a mini ecosystem. The plants are housed in a bottle or glass jar. The water evaporates and drips back into the soil through the glass. Dead leaves are converted into nutrients. A plant terrarium can therefore theoretically sustain itself indefinitely.

Placing plants in the terrarium

One thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn't place the terrarium in direct sunlight. Make sure the plants get enough light. The terrarium is a kind of mini plant ecosystem and can therefore change its appearance from week to week. This can lead to dead leaves or plants, or the glass can become a bit brittle. But don't worry, dead leaves become nutrients again. This is all part of the process and makes it even more fun!

Step-by-step plan to make your own plant terrarium

By following the steps below, you can make your own plant terrarium with our handy DIY kit:

Step 1: Gather supplies
Gather your supplies for your own plant terrarium. These are included in the terrarium kit.

• Glass jar with cork
• Active charcoal
• Types of pebbles
• Layer of soil
• The plants!

It's best to use plants that require little maintenance. Think of succulents like aloe vera, or small ferns, for example.

Step 2. Cleaning the terrarium
Make sure you thoroughly clean the glass jar. This prevents your plant terrarium from developing mold over time. Let the jar dry completely before continuing.

Step 3. Creating the layers
First, place a layer of pebbles in the terrarium. A thin layer is sufficient; this ensures drainage. Also, save a layer to cover the top layer. Then add a thin layer of charcoal. Then add a layer of soil; you can also use the soil the plants are growing in for this.

Step 4. Place plants
Then place your plants in the pot, making sure they're well-drained. Think about how you want to position them beforehand, as it's a tight squeeze!

Step 5. Covering
Finally, cover the soil with a layer of pebbles. You can also use moss to cover the soil and for decoration.

Step 6. Wait
Water your plants immediately after you're done; rainwater is best. Then leave the pot uncovered for about a week. This allows the excess water to evaporate. If there's a lot of condensation in the pot during this week, leave it uncovered for another week. If there's no condensation at all, add some more water. Then you can put the lid back on, and you've created your own plant terrarium with a self-sustaining ecosystem!