Setup Instructions

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Remove all packaging contents from the terrarium and rinse the inside with water. Dry with the provided microfiber cloth or other clean material.  

Place the terrarium container upright. Open the drainage layer mix bag, consisting of river pebbles and horticulture charcoal. Slowly tip and pour the contents into the jar and distribute evenly with the flat end of the wooden scaping stick contained in the care kit. 

Place the provided pre-cut circular mesh over the drainage layer using the scaping stick. The size may not be an exact fit with some excess material pushing upwards. This is good, as the soil will compress the mesh down during the next step, and will push the mesh against the glass securely separating the drainage layer from the soil layer completely.  

Open the terrarium soil bag, slowly tip and pour the contents onto the top of the mesh. Distribute evenly and pat soil down with the flat end of the wooden scaping stick until the soil is even and firm, but not too compressed.   

Before placing the hardscape and plants, it's important to identify the locations of the jars' vertical seam line, something nearly all glass jars and bottles have. Position the jar so these lines are not in the way of viewing by establishing a “front” and “back” in between these two seams. In the next two steps make sure you place and adjust the rocks and plants accordingly to ensure clear viewing. 

Gently pour hardscape pebble mix into your hand and sprinkle around the soil layer randomly. Press rocks slightly into the soil with the wooden scaping stick to secure them in place.  

Next add the larger river rocks by gently lowering them into the desired position with clean hands and provided tools. Once rocks are placed in the desired positions, press down lightly to secure, and you are ready to plant. 

Using scaping tweezers place moss in desired locations around the soil layer and rocks. Moss don’t have roots so they can be simply rested vertically on top of the soil but it may help to dig a shallow hole first. Once the moss is placed and you are happy with the positioning of the rocks, you are ready to begin inserting the plant cuttings.

Begin with your stem plants and, using the scaping tweezers or your fingers, carefully remove them from their original containers. Use the wooden scaping stick to create small holes in the soil where you want to place the plants. Carefully insert the plant into the hole and use the flat end of the stick to firm the soil around it. Remember to place the plants in such a way that the jar's vertical seam line doesn't obstruct the view. Once all plants are securely placed, take a step back and view

Take the provided spray bottle and fill with filtered water. Spray the inside of the glass until the soil is moist but not soaked. Wait a few minutes to let the water filter down into the soil to dampen the drainage layer. Adjust watering as necessary. 

Watering frequency will largely depend on the air tightness of the lid. Secure tightly to reduce watering needs however, it is wise to open the terrarium lid for a few minutes to refresh stale air regularly for new terrariums and as needed for mature ecosystems.

The terrarium should be placed in a location where it can receive adequate indirect light. In-direct means there should be no clearly defined shadow cast. It’s important to avoid direct sunlight to prevent plants from overheating and maintaining a healthy terrarium environment.  

Avoid placing in places that might experience large temperature swings like near heating vents, air conditioners, or directly up against a window.