Buying a terrarium is the easiest way to bring a piece of nature into your home. Our DIY plant terrariums contain everything you need: glass, substrate, moss and plants, sometimes with LED lighting or handy tools. A closed terrarium almost entirely takes care of 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, so 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 sets include a small rake, shovel, tweezers, and scissors, so you can 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 a charming 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 enjoy high humidity do best: small ferns, fittonia, Calathea, and mosses. Trim fast-growing plants occasionally.
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.
