Terrarium

2025/2/13 Edited to

... Read moreTerrariums are popular indoor gardens that offer a creative way to bring nature into your home. To build your own terrarium, start by selecting a clear glass container, which allows for light penetration and visibility of your plants. Choose plants that thrive in a humid environment, such as ferns, mosses, and small succulents. Begin by adding a layer of small rocks or gravel at the bottom to aid drainage, followed by activated charcoal to filter the air. Next, incorporate a layer of potting soil suitable for the types of plants you selected. When arranging your plants, consider their size, color, and texture for a visually appealing display. After planting, you can enhance the terrarium with decorative elements such as stones, figurines, or colorful sand. Remember to water your plants lightly to prevent over-saturation, and keep your terrarium in a well-lit area. Maintaining humidity and light is crucial; check your plants regularly for growth and adjust the environment as needed. Terrariums not only beautify your space but also serve as a low-maintenance hobby that can provide relaxation and joy. They are ideal for homes, offices, or as a unique gift. Join our Lemon8 community to share your creations and connect with others who have a passion for gardening!

Related posts

What plants can I use in a terrarium?
#lemon8diarychallenge I suggest plants that are slow-growing and require high humidity levels. Some of my favorites to use are… -Baby Tears -Peperomia variations -Tradescantia variations -different types of ferns There are so many options, with little research you can find the perfect pl
Dezirae Blake

Dezirae Blake

17 likes

A DIY fairy terrarium in a gold-framed triangular glass container, featuring a large white geode, blue and yellow dried flowers, green moss, and small clear crystals, creating a miniature enchanted scene.
DIY fairy terrarium
Take your glue gun, an old terrarium, some moss, dried flowers, a crystal and get to decorating! 🌟 #fairygardenideas #fairygarden #fairygardens #terrarium #crystals
Kels✨

Kels✨

248 likes

A clear jar with a blue lid, containing layers of soil, seeds, and sand, labeled 'DIY: Terrarium' with '100% EASY TIPS' and 'SWIPE' text overlays. It represents the initial setup of a homemade terrarium.
Various terrarium supplies laid out, including bags of plotting soil, white stones, blue and pink glowing sand, seeds, and a small spray bottle, ready for assembly.
A brochure for a 'GROW N' GLOW TERRARIUM' kit, showing a completed terrarium with plants, rocks, and figurines, and defining a terrarium as a miniature garden.
DIY Terrarium 🌿
A Terrarium is a miniature garden 🪴. This is a fun hobby to do. It will begin to sprout in about 3-4 days. Make sure you place it where it can get sunlight and the soil has to be damp. What’s in the kit & supplies: Plotting soil, blue & pink glowing sand, stickers, seeds, chai seeds,
Kaylah Edwards

Kaylah Edwards

16 likes

Terrarium
#terrarium #plants #greenhouse
Jessi Jaye

Jessi Jaye

1877 likes

A mushroom-shaped glass terrarium filled with various plants, moss, and miniature figures including a white rabbit, a pink ladybug, and a green mushroom. It sits on a woven mat next to a smaller terrarium and a red mushroom-shaped planter.
My mushroom terrarium 🍄 🌱
#plants #terrarium
nicole

nicole

2286 likes

Step by step succulent terrarium tutorial
I love a good terrarium, so I thought it would be fun to show how I make them! Swipe for the step by step. (Not pictured: Children whining about their lessons in the background and dog trying to eat my potting soil.) • My tips: • Always gather your supplies first, especially plants. If you don&
Sarah Moore

Sarah Moore

35 likes

A finished DIY gumball machine terrarium featuring various succulents and plants inside a clear glass globe, set on a black and silver gumball machine base near a window.
A nine-panel step-by-step guide illustrating how to create a gumball machine terrarium, from preparing the jar and adding layers to planting succulents, decorating, misting, and finding the right spot.
A close-up of a gumball machine terrarium with succulents and plants, featuring a green and gold base. Decorative crystals are placed at the base, adding an aesthetic touch.
DIY Gumball Machine Terrarium
Machine Terrarium (Gumball Machine Planter) – Step-by-Step Guide 1. Prepare the Jar Remove the lid and thoroughly clean the glass container and base. Let everything dry completely. 2. Add a Drainage Layer Pour a layer of small pebbles or gravel into the bottom of the container (about 1–2 inches
The Boho Apothecary

The Boho Apothecary

119 likes

Bioactive gecko terrarium tips
#lemon8diarychallenge here are some tips for creating and maintaining a bioactive gecko tank/terrarium 😊 #crestedgecko #bioactiveterrarium #reptiles
jordynemilee

jordynemilee

27 likes

My Terrariums
💚🧡 Well, some of them, anyway. ^__^ 💜🖤 I only use found/recycled/upcycled glass containers. 💛💚 Some of these aren't even finished at all, but I hope everyone enjoys seeing my little projects. 💚💜🍋Be good to yourself, and others, please.🍋💜💚 🍋 #lemon8diarychallenge 🍋 #Lemon8Diary 🍋
Naerwyn

Naerwyn

141 likes

I've made an ecosystem inside of a Hennessy bottle
#fyp #terrarium #plants #funny #ivankoconut
Ivan koconut

Ivan koconut

210 likes

Some Free Plant Cuttings and a Thrifted $5 Fixture
With some plant cuttings and a thrifted lamp you can do some amazing things! 😊 🫙🪴plants that grow well in terrariums just from cuttings include: 🌱Jewel orchids 🌱pilea 🌱Begonia 🌱Tradescantia 🌱Cissus 🌱Ficus 🌱Fittonia 🌱Scindapsus (satin pothos) 🪴drop any terrarium questions below 💚
AwkwrdPlantGirl

AwkwrdPlantGirl

71 likes

Let’s make a Terrarium!✨🌱🪴🪱
Step 1: Pick your favorite jar🫙! Bonus points if it’s unique!✨ Step 2: Use your gravel of choice to fill the bottom of the jar! Step 3: Add a layer of moss, my choice was sphagnum moss! Step 4: Add your dirt!🪱 Step 5: Pick out some cool succulents and add them in! Arrange them how you wish! St
Annie

Annie

26 likes

Mini Ecosystem inside a Hennessy bottle
#fyp #terrarium #DIY #ivankoconut #ecosystem
Ivan koconut

Ivan koconut

388 likes

A black-framed Ikea terrarium, filled with various Nepenthes plants and moss, stands with condensation on its glass panels. Grow lights illuminate the interior, while other plants are visible in the background.
An open terrarium showcases multiple Nepenthes plants with pitchers and moss substrate. LED grow lights are attached to the lid, and a digital hygrometer displays '92' humidity amidst condensation.
A close-up of a Nepenthes Rebecca Soper pitcher growing snugly into the corner crease of the terrarium frame, with water droplets on the glass and plant.
Nepenthes Terrarium
Who knew a Ikea Terrarium would turn into one of our biggest obsessions. Originally this small terrarium had just two Nepenthes instead of 3. There was also a fly trap and another pitcher plant which are now growing in our indoor carnivorous bog. Today we have Nepenthes Rebecca Soper, Nepenthes
Matt & Mike 🪴

Matt & Mike 🪴

34 likes

10/10 activity with your girls! #terrarium #fyp #foryou @ModernTerrariumBar
FatGirlHero

FatGirlHero

15 likes

Mini Ecosystem inside my palm
Hi, I do terrariums, if you like the content, please consider a follow and like to help me grow. Thank you <3 #fyp #plant #diycrafts #terrarium #relax
Ivan koconut

Ivan koconut

6273 likes

I can never get bored by these mini terrarium
#terrarium #ecosystem #plants #moss
Ivan koconut

Ivan koconut

178 likes

Is this set up good for my gecko?
Please help meeeeee #crestedgecko #BRUNO #terrarium setip
Sophie

Sophie

50 likes

Bigger terrarium
Another old video that did well! Terrariums are so easy and fun to put together, highly recommend thrifting your containers ✨💕 #terrarium #minnesota #pinkrexx
Pinkrexx

Pinkrexx

22 likes

making a succulent terrarium 🌱🪴🪨
Headed over to PlantHouse in Charlotte today on my day off and made this cutie terrarium with my bestie! I highly recommend ;)
oriana 🍓🍎🍒🧣

oriana 🍓🍎🍒🧣

25 likes

Terrarium building tutorial: moss, mini orchid
Tutorial: build a mini orchid, saxifraga moss terrarium the wood: shrimp wood The soil that pressed behind the wood: red clay and Diatomaceous rocks. You can change to other small rocks size 1-3mm. The plants: mini orchid, tree moss, Leucobryum moss, mini Saxifraga #terrariumdiy #build your own
Ncypterrarium

Ncypterrarium

47 likes

Making terrarium at 3 a.m just hits different
#fyp #terrarium #moss #plants #relax
Ivan koconut

Ivan koconut

86 likes

A vibrant marker drawing of a fantasy terrarium in a glass jar, featuring purple, pink, and yellow mushrooms, green moss, and colorful ferns. Art markers are visible on the wooden desk around the artwork.
A close-up view of the bottom right section of the terrarium drawing, highlighting green moss, red and blue plants, and purple and pink mushrooms with intricate details.
A close-up view of the top section of the terrarium drawing, showcasing the cork stopper, purple mushrooms, and various purple and green leafy plants inside the glass jar.
Fantasy Mushroom Terrarium 🫙🍄‍🟫🌈
Mushroom and Fern Terrarium 🫙🌿🍄‍🟫 Had fun with the colors of this one! Wanted to do some bright fun little plants 🌱 This piece is now available! 🌿🍄‍🟫🫙 #mushroomart #natureart #markerdrawing #art #artist
Naterade Creates

Naterade Creates

24 likes

A completed bioactive terrarium for crested geckos, featuring lush plants, various wood pieces, moss, and leaf litter, creating a natural and vibrant habitat.
An empty glass terrarium with silicone applied to the back wall to help the background foam adhere, showing the initial step of the setup process.
An empty terrarium with various pieces of driftwood and cork bark laid out on the floor next to it, demonstrating the planning stage for background placements.
Create a bioactive terrarium with me!
I created this fun bioactive terrarium for my crested geckos! Bioactive terrariums are better for your pets and usually lower maintenance (once set up) as far as clean up goes. The isopods and springtails act as a ‘clean up crew’ that break down waste from your animals which in turn creates more nu
jordynemilee

jordynemilee

103 likes

Fast terrarium build
My most viewed video on tiktok- a little terrarium build✨ I kept this together for a couple of years, routinely trimmed and watered. It was such an easy care thing to have, highly recommend 💕 #pinkrexx #minnesota #terrarium
Pinkrexx

Pinkrexx

228 likes

This is punkin!!!🦎🎃
Pumpkin is our second newest creature and one of my most impulsive decisions ever. I love her crested geckos are from the island of New Caledonia there arboreal meaning your gonna find this guy up on some vines or in the tree tops. Pumkin can fit on the top of my pinky #reptile #reptiles #terr
Justice Gunhus

Justice Gunhus

32 likes

A top-down view of a spooky terrarium, or "terrorarium," in a glass coffin-shaped container. It features soil, various moss types, small river rocks, and miniature tombstone decorations, with text overlay "I MADE MY OWN TERRORARIUM."
A close-up of the terrarium's interior, highlighting miniature tombstone decorations, small river rocks, and moss. An arrow points to a tombstone with text "MINI TOMBSTONE SET FROM MICHAEL'S."
A detailed view inside the terrarium, showcasing different types of moss. Text overlays identify "PRESERVED MOSS" and "REAL MOSS," alongside miniature tombstones and small rocks.
TERRORARIUM
I finally made my own “terrorarium!” I bought the glass coffin and tombstone set from @Michaelsstores last Halloween and just now got around to making it. I used potting soil and a bag of river rocks for the base. I added real moss growing in a pot in my yard as well as some preserved moss for ex
Christie

Christie

605 likes

A fantasy terrarium in a glass vase features blue Latios and red Latias Pokémon figures flying amidst white clouds. The miniature landscape below includes rocks, green moss, and various plants, with crumpled blue material at the base, creating a vibrant scene.
Fantasy Terrarium
One of my favorite hobbies is creating these Fantasy Terrariums. It started off as Pokemon Terrariums, but as I gathered cheap figures, it expanded. As I became obsessed with these, I initially planned to sell them online, but all my shipping tests ended poorly, so it seemed unreasonable to try.
NerdLife

NerdLife

8 likes

My first attempt at a terrarium. Let’s be real, this is my vibe year round 💀💜 I have no idea if these succulents will be happy together though so I guess we will see how it goes. Do you guys think I should add rocks or anything else? #terrarium #terrariummaking #succulents #coffinterrarium
sammyscapes

sammyscapes

149 likes

Those beautiful terrariums? 👀🪴Built on people of color and Indigenous labor 💪🏾 —— Here is the history of the Terrarium! 🪴 #plantlover #plantmom #planthistory
Paige Tailyn

Paige Tailyn

115 likes

Mini ecosystem inside of a liquor bottle
#fyp #terrarium #plants #nature #ivankoconut
Ivan koconut

Ivan koconut

94 likes

A clear glass jar terrarium featuring pink and green variegated plants, green moss, a white rock, two small gnome figurines (one green, one blue), and a miniature well. The base contains layers of sand and pebbles. The text overlay reads "My first terrarium!"
My first terrarium!
My very first attempt at a terrarium. #byoterrariums #build your own terrarium #terrarium #gnomes
JesiWyoming79

JesiWyoming79

3 likes

See more