Chumasande MatiwaneModern terrariums have fewer rules to them; they are all about bringing beauty, creativity and wonder to your space. Choosing the correct plants to cultivate your terrarium is vital as this allows you to keep it growing well.
A well-thought-out terrarium allows you to showcase your passions and creativity in a way that a regular houseplant collection cannot. You can inject your personality into a terrarium design by picking the right plants that are perfect for your terrarium ecosystem.
Best terrarium plants
Jade Plants
Jade plants are believed to bring love and prosperity, making them a great addition to your terrarium ecosystem design. They thrive in indirect sunlight, which is ideal for terrariums. However, be cautious not to over-water this succulent, as doing so can cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.
Moss Buns
A favourite amongst terrarium owners because of their cushion shape and vibrant green colour. Moss buns make the terrarium feel like a real outdoor garden. They add a touch of natural beauty and complete the overall composition of your terrarium design. A highly favourable advantage of having moss buns is their versatility, as they can be torn into mini chunks that you can sculpt into different areas of your terrarium design.
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Spiderwort
Tough and tropical, this plant is an excellent addition to your terrarium ecosystem as it tolerates a variety of sunlight exposures. Forming a dense mat on the soil of your terrarium, its trailing nature makes it perfect for creating a cascading effect within your terrarium. Although it prefers consistently moist soil, the spiderwort can handle occasional dry spells and will perk up again with watering.
Air Plants
Even though air plants don’t need soil, they make versatile terrarium plants with captivating colours and textures. They create an otherworldly selection of terrarium plants in your ecosystem with their alien-like illusion. Place them among other plants in your miniature garden for them to thrive.
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