Terrarium Plants

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Common Name: Pilea Aquamarine 

Native Origin: Rainforests of Central and South America 

Light: Moderate to bright indirect light

Notes: This Pilea variety features delicate, silvery-green leaves that can add a different texture and color to your terrarium. It's a small, bushy plant that fits well in confined spaces and can be easily pruned to manage growth. 

Common Name:  Peacock Peperomia 

Native Origin: Ecuador

Light: Moderate to bright indirect light

Notes: With its striking vein patterns and lush green foliage, this Peperomia variant adds both texture and visual interest to any terrarium setup. It’s a slow grower, which makes it ideal for small terrariums.

Common Name:  String of Turtles 

Native Origin: Ecuador, Brazil 

Light: Moderate to bright indirect light

Notes: These plants offer a unique trailing aspect with their small, turtle-shell-like leaves. They're relatively low-maintenance and great for hanging or draping areas of the terrarium.

Common Name: Fern Moss

Native Origin: North and South America

Light: Low to moderate indirect light

Notes: Fern Moss offers a carpet-like, feathery texture that adds depth and a lush quality to terrariums. It's excellent for creating a forest floor effect and helps maintain humidity. This moss is generally easy to care for, making it suitable for terrarium enthusiasts of all levels.

Common Name: Sphagnum Moss

Native Origin: Northern Hemisphere 

Light: Low to moderate indirect light

Notes: Live Sphagnum Moss is excellent for maintaining humidity in your terrarium and can also serve as a soft bed for other plants. It's often used in conjunction with carnivorous plants like the Venus Fly Trap, as it provides the acidic environment that these types of plants prefer. Sphagnum moss also has natural antibacterial properties, which can help keep your terrarium healthy.  There are many species within the Sphagnum genus, each with its own specific characteristics, but they are generally referred to collectively as Sphagnum moss. 

Common Name: Venus Fly Trap

Native Origin: Southern USA

Light: Bright, indirect light, or partial direct sunlight

Notes: Venus Fly Traps add an interactive and exotic element to your terrarium. They require high humidity and do well in terrariums that can be sealed or partially sealed. It's important to use distilled water or rainwater, as tap water can be harmful to these sensitive plants. Additionally, because they capture and consume insects, they provide a natural form of pest control.

Common Name: Polka Dot Plant 

Native Origin: Madagascar

Light: Moderate to bright indirect light, can tolerate some shade

Notes: Known for its colorful, speckled foliage in red, white and pink, the Polka Dot Plant adds a splash of color and contrast to your terrarium. However, it can grow quite quickly and may require regular pruning.

Common Name: String of Hearts

Native Origin: Zimbabwe

Light: Bright, indirect light but can tolerate some direct light

Notes: Also known as the String of Hearts, this trailing plant features heart-shaped leaves and tends to grow long, making it ideal for a hanging terrarium or one with vertical space. It's relatively drought-tolerant compared to other terrarium plants, which means less frequent watering.

Common Name: Silver Inch Plant

Native Origin: Mexico

Light: Bright, indirect light but can tolerate moderate light conditions

Notes: Known for its striking purple and green striped leaves, Tradescantia Zebrina adds color and contrast to any terrarium. It's a trailing plant, making it ideal for adding depth and dimension. Its fast growth rate means it may require regular pruning to keep it within bounds.