Best Easy Terrarium Plants 2023
Top 7 Plants for Closed Terrarium; Are you looking for the perfect plants to put in your closed terrarium? Look no further! In this article, we’ll be sharing the top seven plants that thrive in closed terrariums.
First, let’s quickly define what a terrarium is. It’s a sealed ecosystem that simulates a tropical climate. If you want to make an open terrarium, these plants are not for you. Closed terrariums are where these plants will thrive the most.
The most important thing to consider when choosing plants for your terrarium is to choose tropical plants that can adapt well to the terrarium environment. These plants typically love humidity, moisture, warmth, and indirect sunlight.
It’s also important to keep in mind to combine plants that have similar requirements when selecting plants for your terrarium.
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Without further ado, here are the top seven plants for closed terrariums:
- Peperomia hoffmannii is a small trailing species that originates from Central and South America. These evergreen perennials have simple, succulent leaves and tiny greenish-white flowers. Their light green leaves trail across the soil surface, making them perfect for terrariums. They grow quickly, so you’ll have a lovely carpet in your terrarium in a matter of months. Peperomia prefers humid environments ranging from 60 to 90% humidity and can grow well in indirect sunlight to partial shade.
- Fittonia Nerve Plant or Fittonia is a small plant with leaf patterns that are distinctive and beautiful due to their vibrant colors and color combinations. They grow as ground cover under tree canopies in tropical rainforests, so they remain small and prefer indirect light, which is perfect for closed terrariums. Fittonia prefers high humidity and constantly, evenly damp soil in full light or shade. They are also very easy to propagate, making them a great choice for a closed terrarium.
- Philodendron Heart-leaf is a tropical evergreen foliage plant native to South and Central America as well as the West Indies. This plant, which grows beneath the rainforest canopy, prefers indirect bright light. It also prefers high humidity and constantly, evenly damp soil in full light or shade. Philodendron is a low maintenance house plant with few requirements. They are also great for propagation, so you can easily multiply them for your terrarium.
- Pilea glauca, Pilea Silver Sparkle, and Grey Baby Tears are few of the commonly used names for this plant. This relatively new plant has not yet received an official scientific name. Pilea glauca thrives in direct bright sunlight and can tolerate direct morning sun and full-spectrum grow light, making it ideal for terrariums. Pilea glauca tolerates typical indoor humidity well but prefers higher humidity levels ideally at least around 60 percent. They are also easy to propagate, making them a great addition to your terrarium.
5. Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum is a tropical plant that is perfect for closed terrariums. They are low-maintenance plants that can grow in a variety of light conditions, from bright light to shade. They prefer humid environments and are excellent air purifiers. Spider plants are also easy to propagate, making them a great option for closed terrariums.
6. English Ivy is an evergreen perennial that can be used as a ground cover or climber due to its aerial rootlets, while Purple Heart is an evergreen perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover trailer. English Ivy prefers partial to full shade and moderate to high humidity levels, making it suitable for terrariums. However, it is a fast and aggressive grower that can become invasive, so it needs to be pruned regularly. Propagation is easy and can be done by taking cuttings of the plant with at least three to four leaf nodes.
7. Purple Heart thrives in moist environments and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is low maintenance and grows quickly, so it also needs to be pruned regularly. Its color can vary depending on the amount of sunlight it receives.Both English Ivy and Purple Heart are suitable for terrariums and can be used as ground covers or climbers. They are easy to care for and propagate, making them great choices for beginner terrarium enthusiasts.
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