CARING FOR YOUR TERRARIUM

The principle behind the terrarium is really the same principle that the whole earth runs on. The rain falls, then evaporates into the air, gathers in the clouds, and falls again. It's the beautiful cycle of nature.

Because terrariums recycle their moisture, they need very little attention. Once the right humidity balance is established, a closed terrarium can often go a month or more between watering. They actually thrive on neglect!

Spritz lightly with a spray bottle of water only after it gets dry once every few weeks, depending on conditions. NEVER OVERWATER! Place in a bright area, but not in direct sunlight. Remove the lid for a short period if heavy condensation (i.e., large droplets) builds up on the glass, and let the terrarium dry out for a while.  

Many plants in a terrarium will gradually outgrow their limited space. A little trimming quickly brings them into bounds, and often promotes side shoots that fill out plants. Be sure to remove all vegetation trimmed from the terrarium. You should also trim tips if they start to touch the glass.

Remove any plant that begins to rot. Rot is often associated with too much moisture. If this occurs in a closed container, remove the cover to allow more drying. Continue to watch for falling leaves or any plant parts that begin to decay and remove them.

Do not fertilize. As the nutrients get used up the plants’ growth will slow down, helping to keep them under control. Over time the soil can be "refreshed" by scraping off the top layer of soil, and adding some fresh potting soil. This will add a small amount of nutrient, as well as freshening up it's appearance.