A terrarium is the easiest way to bring a little nature into your home. Our DIY plant terrariums contain everything you need: glass, substrate, moss and plants, sometimes with LED lighting or useful tools. A closed terrarium almost entirely cares for itself and makes a beautiful gift.
A plant terrarium is a mini-ecosystem behind glass. The plants release water through transpiration, which condenses on the glass and drips back down. This keeps the humidity constant and means you almost never need to water it. At Olivera Garden, you can choose from bottles, jars, and bulbs in various sizes, as a complete set or as a refill kit.
With a DIY kit, you can make your own terrarium in an hour. You lay down a drainage layer, followed by substrate and moss, and then plant the plants. Tool kits include a rake, shovel, tweezers, and scissors. This allows you to work precisely even in a narrow bottle.
A terrarium with LED lighting can also be placed in a spot with little daylight, such as a bookcase or desk. The soft light also makes it an atmospheric lamp in the evening.
Place your terrarium in a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight: it can quickly become too hot behind glass. A closed terrarium needs only a little water a few times a year at most.
Plants that like high humidity do best as terrarium plants: small ferns, fittonia, Calathea, and mosses. Trim fast-growing plants occasionally. If you want to replant an existing terrarium, a refill kit contains new plants for your terrarium, along with substrate and moss.
A terrarium is a popular gift for birthdays and as a corporate gift. Also check out our other plant gifts or combine it with small plants for a green corner.
Almost never. If you no longer see condensation on the glass, add a few tablespoons of water. Too much water is worse than too little.
A closed terrarium retains moisture and is suitable for tropical plants. An open terrarium is drier and is suitable for succulents and cacti.
A refill kit contains new plants, substrate, and moss, so you can replant an existing terrarium.
