Whether you're gunning for an open or closed terrarium, these plants will thrive either way. Nerve Plant Known for their striking colors, nerve plants are ideal for terrariums and easy to care for.

Plants are free to grow larger and extend out of the container. The drainage layers typically consist of pebbles, soil, charcoal, and rocks. Closed terrarium: Because this type includes a lid ...

Purchase a terrarium or repurpose something hiding on a shelf in the basement, garage or shed. Even a cool glass container, cloche or bell jar turned open-side-down and placed on a shallow planting ...

“They are perfect if you travel a lot or are just bad at remembering to water your plants!” Sibley continues: “In a closed terrarium, the heat and oxygen the plants produce as they ...

Open terrariums are better for cactus and succulents; closed jar terrariums are more suitable for tropical leafy plants. Select the right plant. For beginners, start with an open jar terrarium and ...

Use closed terrariums like this when growing tropical plants. They thrive in high humidity and moist soil. Leave the top off or use open containers like glass vases, or mason jars for cacti and ...