Truly, if you have purchased a terrarium from me, THANK YOU. It means the world to me!

Terrariums are, by nature, low maintenance. However, they can get too much moisture! Contrary to popular belief! Each plan is slightly different but you don’t want to see water on the sides of your enclosure. If that is happening on more than just around the soil level, take the lid off for a few hours.

WATERING: Water with distilled or filtered water. Tap will build up sediment and eventually choke out the plants at the root. Water only when the top layer of soil is visibly dry. Then leave the lid off for a few hours/overnight to get some air.

LIGHT: This varies on the plant but in general, if you have direct light on a glass enclosed terrarium, you will get moisture on the walls - so you’ll need to monitor and take the lid off regularly! Any fern (I use a lot of ferns in terrariums) or moss (I also use moss a lot) will wilt and brown in direct light. Most of the terrariums I build are great for indirect bright light to low light.

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When I get a new plant, I always start by doing a quick online search. Using reputable plant and horticulture sites, I read as much as I can about the basics: light, water, soil.

Until you have the time to do that, most plants can survive (some will thrive) with southern facing exposure. Not too close to the light source, as for some plants, this will scorch leaves.

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This is a VERY touchy subject! There are lots of theories on how to keep these fascinating plants alive and well. Here are some agreed upon tips:

1. WATER: They CAN ONLY BE WATERED with DISTILLED WATER. Tap will kill them. Ask me how I know.

2. SOIL: Use sphagnum moss. It’s your best best for keeping the soil boggy like their natural habitat. I put a layer of leca balls in the bottom of a clear container, layer on the sphagnum and keep water covering the leca. The moss will absorb it as needed.

3. FOOD: There are lots of theories here. Does it need live bugs? Dried blood worms? I use a fertilizer specifically for carnivorous plants. We also feed ours at home when a fly gets trapped inside - this is a fun thing for kids to watch!

4. LIGHT: They are all a bit different. I encourage a little online reading! VENUS FLY TRAPS: lots of light. Even some direct sun. They like the light and will thrive in it. PITCHER PLANTS: no direct light. Bright and indirect for these will bring you the best results. HONEYDEW: easiest to please with light. They like light but don’t require too much of it.

You don’t have to use it to keep plants alive. If you like growth, blooms, and big leaves, then I suggest fertilizer. I recommend finding a water soluble fertilizer that you can put right into the water you already use.

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Are you seeing something weird? Spots/Yellowing/Browning…. Etc

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