Before planting, trim off longer roots to prevent overgrowing. This is essential for maintaining mini plants in a small space. Remove any decayed or yellowing leaves at this stage, and tease apart root-bound plants to give them a head start. It’s especially important for terrariums with narrow openings that you can’t fit your hand through (like super tiny terrariums). Still, even open terrariums are much easier with the added dexterity of a precise grabbing tool.

Make sure to add a good dose of activated charcoal to the mix. Available powdered or in pellets, activated charcoal will remove unwanted toxins, absorb chemicals and keep your terrarium healthier for longer. Ready your plantsI’d go as far as to say they’re essential for getting your drainage and substrate in if you’re using a bottle or similar glassware. I tried making a paper funnel – it did not work at all. 😆 When watering terrarium plants, it’s essential that water is distributed evenly (and ideally) as delicately as possible.

Be attentive and trim overgrown plants, including their longer roots, to keep them small. Always remove yellowing and damaged leaves, as well as dying plants, to prevent the spread of disease and decay. Keep glass clean These days, I use a regular spray bottle.They’re cheap, sturdy, and get the job done – just don’t have it set to jet spray…Just like your garden and houseplants, terrarium plants hate to sit in water, so drainage holes are a must. Prevent waterlogging by lining your terrarium with a two-inch layer of small stones and pebbles, and add a deeper layer for narrow or tall terrariums. Shells, sea glass and colourful marbles also work well. Food Plants are like humans. For optimum results, you’ll need to meet their food, water, light and temperature requirements. Water and drainage