27/06/2021
- What is a terrarium?
Terrarium is a miniature garden potted in a glass container.
- What’s the difference between closed and open terrarium?
Closed terrariums have lids that sealed the moisture in the container. Therefore, closed terrariums are great for humidity loving plants like ferns, begonias, fittonia, etc.
Open terrarium is open so technically any houseplant can be potted in one, including succulents and cactus.
- What kind of light do terrariums need?
Bright indirect light would be the best. Avoid direct sunlight, especially for closed terrariums, as it can heat up the terrarium quickly and burn the plants!
- How do I water a terrarium?
Since terrariums don’t have drainage holes, it’s important not to over water. I like to use a squeeze bottle or a syringe to water so that I can easily control how much I water. They also help to access hard-to-reach areas within a terrarium. All purchases here will include a squeeze bottle or syringe :)
- How often do I need to water?
It depends!
For closed terrariums, since moisture is sealed inside, it may only need to be watered once a few weeks or months!
For open terrariums, watering needs depend on the plants and your home conditions. I would recommend starting with once or twice a week for leafy plants, or once every 2 weeks for succulents.
Try to avoid over watering. Watch how the plants react and adjust accordingly :)
- How do you decide what theme to create?
I get inspirations from my favorite movies, anime and natural sceneries. I also welcome your suggestions and can consider commissioning!
- How do you price your terrariums?
The price of the terrariums depends on the cost of all the materials (mainly the container, plants, and special items like figurines) and the time required to make them. Sometimes smaller terrariums can actually take longer to make! I am just a mom trying to share my love of terrarium so it’s certainly not a mass production. The benefit is, every terrarium is unique!
