FAQs

There are different types of terrariums. The open, half-open and closed terrarium. The different varieties require different care. For example, a closed terrarium hardly needs any attention after the bottle has been closed. The plants create their own ecosystem that runs and manages itself. The open and half-open terrarium occasionally need occasional maintenance such as watering and pruning.

To work neatly and to get everything right in the bottle, a few handy tools are indispensable.

Starter tool no. 1: fork & shovel. With these tools you divide the different layers over the soil, make room for plants or carefully press the soil. They create the basis for your terrarium. To give a finishing touch and to move things around, a pair of tweezers is very handy. With them, you can reach anything, even in large bottles. Finally we want to keep the inside of the bottle nice and clean. By using a funnel, the sand and carbon will keep the water constantly clean and avoid the glass from blurring on the sides.

With (half) open terrariums you can occasionally prune plants with terrarium scissors to prevent overgrowth.

Tip: DIY Terrarium Set This starter kit contains all the necessities for a first terrarium. Includes stones, carbon, sand, a shovel & fork and a funnel. All supplies (except the plants) are included.

Making a terrarium starts with choosing a bottle you like and suits your desired atmosphere. The choice depends on someone's interior and style. Bottles are available in a range of Small and X Large and are available in green and transparent versions.

Bottle Variations

Closed

Opened

Half Open

A terrarium needs a good foundation. Click here to read our step by step guide on how this foundation is made.

Bottom Supplies

Drainage Stones

Terrarium Soil

Activated Carbon

Plants depend on the type of terrarium. for example a closed terrarium use plants that like high humidity and grow slowly. With open terrariums it is recommended to use succulents such as cactus or any plant that prefer a dry environment. With this in mind, you can always mix and match and create your own unique ecosystem.

The number of plants that can live together in a bottle depends on the size of the bottle. Preferably, choose fewer plants (two is enough in a small bottle (5L) ), so that there is enough space, water, air and nutrition in the bottle for them. If there are too many plants in one bottle, the plants will compete with each other and one will eventually die.

 

 

High condensation in the bottle

Let plants breathe for a while by removing the cork from the bottle. If the bottle is close to a window, the temperature may also become too high. Try to put it a little further away from the light. When the ground is too wet, a little more light may help instead.

 

 

Plants die

There are probably too many plants in the bottle. Leave the dead plant in the bottle. This small ecosystem solves the problem on its own and if there is still room for a new plant, it will germinate on its own.

 

 

The leaves dry out

The plants are probably too dry. A little sprinkling might help. In winter it is also possible that the bottle is too close to the heating.