A little care, a little patience
Keep your little world happy.
Start with the plants in your particular piece. These are general pointers; Kim can help you work out what your arrangement needs.
01 / Light
Bright, gently.
Choose good light without baking the glass in hot, direct sun. Keep your terrarium away from heaters.
02 / Water
Look before you pour.
Check the planting mix and moisture first. An enclosed vessel needs much less water than an open arrangement.
03 / Attention
Make time to notice.
Remove dead leaves promptly and watch for changes. A quick check is more useful than a fixed watering schedule.
Care by collectionSucculent terrariums
Light, watering & advice
Let the planting mix dry between careful waterings. Keep the vessel open and avoid water collecting at the bottom.
Water-storing plants need airflow and a chance to dry. Do not add a lid; ask Kim about the light and watering needs of the specific plants in your arrangement.
Care by collectionOpen terrariums
Light, watering & advice
Check the planting mix regularly. Water needs depend on the plants and vessel; ask Kim for guidance for your particular piece.
An open vessel loses moisture more readily than a closed one. The plant mix matters, so confirm its care needs rather than following succulent instructions automatically.
Care by collectionClosed terrariums
Light, watering & advice
Watch the moisture and condensation before adding water. Keep out of direct sun; briefly vent the lid if condensation stays heavy.
A little condensation can be normal. If the glass stays heavily fogged, open the lid briefly and check that the planting mix is not saturated.
General care reference: Royal Horticultural Society: terrariums and bottle gardens. Follow guidance for the plants in your own piece.