Terrarium Friendly Plants

Our Terrarium Friendly Plants collection includes compact, moisture-loving houseplants that thrive in enclosed or high-humidity environments. With options like the Fittonia Nerve Plant, Selaginella and Pilea, these plants are perfect for building your own indoor ecosystem.

Explore our full range of plants for terrariums to find the right fit for your next miniature garden.

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From £14.00

There are so many plants to choose from! If you are building a terrarium, you can let us pick a stunning selection of our plants and enjoy a wee discount while doing so.

  • A spherical, verdant plant with dense, fern-like foliage against a stark white background.

    Selaginella Apoda Wire Fern Spike Moss

    £6.00

    The Selaginella Apoda, also known as the Rainbow Moss, Spike Moss or the Wire Fern, is a beautiful and versatile plant that is perfect for use in terrariums.

    When used in a terrarium, the Selaginella Apoda can create an interesting landscape and add extra texture.

    Its small size and delicate foliage make it an excellent choice for use in miniature gardens or fairy gardens, adding a touch of magic to any space. This plant will be perfectly happy on it’s own too!

    If you’re uncertain about how to create a terrarium, you can check out our article for guidance.

    Pet Friendly

     

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  • Colourful Tradescantia plant with pink and green leaves in a terracotta pot.

    Tradescantia Zebrina Pink Paradise Wandering Plant

    £7.00

    Tradescantia Zebrina ‘Pink Paradise’ – Wandering Plant with Pink and Silver Stripes

    Also known as the Pink Friendship Inch Houseplant, Inch Plant, Friendship Plant, or Wondering Sailor Plant. Tradescantia Zebrina ‘Pink Paradise’ is a vibrant trailing plant known for its stunning mix of deep pink, silver, and green striped foliage. Each leaf shimmers with iridescent tones, creating a truly eye-catching display whether placed on a shelf, in a hanging pot, or grown along a moss pole. This fast-growing beauty is part of the spiderwort family and is loved for its easy care and dramatic trailing stems.

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  • Vibrant fern plant against minimalist white backdrop, showcasing lush foliage and intricate leaf structure.

    Boston Fern Nephrolepis Exaltata Green Fantasy

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    Boston Fern Nephrolepis exaltata  Green Fantasy Houseplant

    Bring a soft, classic jungle feel into your home with the Boston Fern, Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Green Fantasy’. This variety is loved for its dense, full shape and gently arching fronds with a slightly softer texture than many traditional Boston ferns. It looks stunning in a hanging basket, perched on a shelf, or styled in a bright bathroom where the humidity keeps it happiest.

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  • Vibrant indoor plants with striking variegated foliage in decorative pots enhance any living space.

    Tradescantia Albiflora Nanouk Friendship Plant

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    Tradescantia Albiflora Nanouk – Vibrant, Easy-Care Houseplant for Every Collection

    Tradescantia Albiflora Nanouk, also known as the Pink Friendship Inch Houseplant, Inch Plant, Friendship Plant, or Wondering Sailor Plant, is a colourful and charming addition to any indoor space. Its vibrant variegated foliage, featuring shades of green, pink, and purple, creates a stunning display that instantly brightens your home.

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  • Two Tradescantia cerinthoides Brightness White Friendship Plants showing green, white and blush pink variegation in nursery pots on white background

    Tradescantia Cerinthoides Brightness White Stripe Friendship Plant

    £5.50

    Tradescantia cerinthoides Brightness White Friendship Plant

    Add instant brightness to your home with Tradescantia cerinthoides Brightness White, a stunning variegated Friendship Plant with soft green, creamy white, and blush toned leaves. It grows quickly, trails beautifully, and is very easy to propagate, so you can snip a few cuttings and share new plants with friends.

    Also known as the Friendship Plant, Inch Plant, or Wandering Sailor.

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  • Top view of Pilea cadierei Aluminium Watermelon Plant showing compact growth and silver patterned leaves

    Pilea Cadierei Aluminium Watermelon Plant

    £6.00

    Pilea cadierei, Aluminium Watermelon Plant

    Add a wee splash of shimmer to your indoor jungle with Pilea cadierei, better known as the Aluminium Plant or Watermelon Plant. Its fresh green leaves are finished with bold silver markings that catch the light like brushed metal, giving it loads of texture without being fussy.

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  • Two Cryptanthus Earth Star, pet friendly plants with pink and green striped rosette leaves in nursery pots on white background

    Cryptanthus Earth Star

    £5.50

    Cryptanthus Earth Star Plant

    Bring bold colour and texture to your indoor jungle with the Cryptanthus Earth Star, a compact bromeliad that forms a flat, star shaped rosette of patterned leaves. Depending on the variety and lighting, colours can range from pink and silver to bronze and deep red tones, making every plant feel like a living piece of design. It is a brilliant choice for terrariums, vivariums, shelves, and gift sets.

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  • Fittonia Nerve Mosaic Plant

    Fittonia Nerve Mosaic Plant

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    Fittonia – Nerve / Mosaic Plant (Assorted Colours)

    Add a pop of vibrant colour to your terrarium, shelf, or desk with the Fittonia, also known as the Nerve Plant or Mosaic Plant. This compact, low-growing houseplant is famous for its striking vein patterns and comes in a wide variety of colours – including white, pink, red, lime, and even the rare orange skeleton.

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  • Peperomia obtusifolia Obtipan Bicolor

    Peperomia Obtusifolia Obtipan Bicolor

    £9.90

    The Peperomia obtusifolia Obtipan Bicolor, knows as a baby rubber plant is a striking houseplant with glossy, oval-shaped leaves featuring vibrant variegation in shades of green and cream. This compact and hardy plant is perfect for terrariums, tabletops, or small indoor spaces, making it a favourite among beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts. Plus, it’s pet-friendly and safe for homes with furry friends!

     

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  • Ficus Pumila Green Sunny Creeping Fig – 9cm

    Ficus Pumila Green Sunny Creeping Fig

    £5.00

    Ficus Pumila ‘Green Sunny’ Creeping Fig – Easy Care Trailing Houseplant

    Ficus pumila ‘Green Sunny’, commonly known as Creeping Fig, is a beautiful trailing and climbing houseplant with small, heart shaped green leaves and a fresh, vibrant look. This fast growing variety is ideal for adding texture and movement to shelves, hanging planters, moss poles, terrariums and vivariums.

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  • Pilea Glaucophylla Greyzy Silver Sparkles

    Pilea Glaucophylla Greyzy Silver Sparkles

    £6.00

    Pilea Glaucophylla ‘Greyzy’ – Silver Sparkles Foliage Plant

    Add a soft shimmer of silver to your terrarium or indoor plant display with the Pilea Glaucophylla ‘Greyzy’, affectionately known as Silver Sparkles. This beautiful and fast-growing trailing plant features tiny, rounded grey-green leaves with a silvery sheen, creating a delicate carpet of texture.

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  • Close-up of Muehlenbeckia Complexa Necklace Vine (Angel Vibe Fern) showcasing its thin, wiry stems and small, round green leaves trailing over the edge of a pot.

    Muehlenbeckia Complexa Necklace Vine Angel Vibe Fern

    £6.00

    Muehlenbeckia Complexa Necklace Vine – Fast-Growing Terrarium Trailing Houseplant

    A delicate, fast-growing vine perfect for terrariums and hanging displays!

    Muehlenbeckia Complexa, commonly known as Necklace Vine or Angel Vibe Fern, is a fast-growing terrarium trailing houseplant with thin, wiry stems and small, round green leaves. Its trailing or climbing habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, terrariums, or trellises, adding a light, airy texture to any space. This easy-care plant is perfect for both beginners and experienced plant lovers.

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  • Saxifraga Stolonifera Strawberry Begonia 6cm

    Saxifraga Stolonifera Strawberry Begonia 6cm

    £6.00

    Saxifraga Stolonifera – Strawberry Begonia

    The Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga stolonifera) is a charming trailing houseplant known for its rounded green leaves with silver veining, deep red undersides, and its habit of producing long red runners topped with baby plantlets – just like a strawberry plant. Despite the name, it’s not a true begonia but a unique species that brings texture and interest to any indoor space.

  • Vibrant green plant in terracotta pot with feathery foliage on white background.

    Asparagus Setaceus Plumosus Fern

    From: £7.00

    The Asparagus Setaceus is a beautiful plant with a unique look. It is not actually a fern but a perennial plant in the plant family Asparagaceae. Perfect for a steamy bathroom, low-light living room, or darker corner of the office, this large, already-established plant is not only easier to take care of but can also be a statement plant for any room in your home or workplace! Suitable for terrarium and vivarium.

    Please note that due to the nature of the products, the foliage size may vary.

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  • Hedera Helix Yellow Ripple Plant Variegated Ivy

    Hedera Helix Yellow Ripple Plant Variegated Ivy

    £5.00

    Hedera helix ‘Yellow Ripple’ Plant (Variegated Ivy)

    Hedera helix ‘Yellow Ripple’ is a variegated ivy plant with rippled, scalloped leaves and yellow-green edging. This Hedera helix ivy is a fast-growing trailing plant that can also climb if supported, making it ideal for shelves, hanging planters, moss poles, and indoor plant displays. It also suits terrariums and vivariums, where you want a trailing foliage plant for background cover and texture.

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  • Staghorn Fern Platycerium bifurcatum in grey nursery pot on white background

    Platycerium Bifurcatum Staghorn Antler Fern

    From: £26.00

    Bring a real statement plant into your home with the Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum). Famous for its dramatic, antler-like fronds, this sculptural fern looks like living wall art and instantly adds a jungle vibe to any room.

    In the wild, Staghorn Ferns grow as epiphytes on trees, taking moisture and nutrients from the air and surrounding debris rather than sitting in soil. That makes them perfect for mounting onto wood, displaying on a plaque, or styling in a hanging basket where their fronds can spill and fan out beautifully. As a bonus, they are often praised for their air-purifying qualities, making them a striking and practical addition to your collection.

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  • Variegated indoor plant in terracotta pot on white background.

    Calathea White Fusion Prayer Plant

    £7.00

    Calathea White Fusion Prayer Plant – Variegated Tropical Beauty

    Bring a splash of the tropics into your space with the stunning Calathea White Fusion. This striking plant is known for its vibrant, marbled foliage with shades of white, soft green, and occasional hints of lilac. Each leaf is a unique masterpiece, and the plant’s gentle movement at night—typical of prayer plants—adds a sense of calm and rhythm to your indoor jungle.

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  • Vibrant air plants display diverse colours and textures against a clean white background.

    Air Plant Tillandsia Houseplants MEDIUM

    £4.50

    Air Plant – Tillandsia Houseplant (Assorted Types)

    Discover the magic of soil-free houseplants with our Air Plants, also known as Tillandsia. These fascinating, non-toxic to pets plants come in a variety of natural shapes and sizes, and they grow without soil – making them perfect for terrariums, mounted displays, driftwood, or glass ornaments. Shea urchin not included but available from our shop. The plant will be selected randomly from our stock.

    Size: 7-15cm

  • Vibrant green plant with intricate leaves and textures against a white background.

    Selaginella Jori Martensii Compact Wire Fern Spike Moss

    £7.50

    The Selaginella, also known as the Rainbow Moss, Spike Moss or the Wire Fern, is a beautiful and versatile plant that is perfect for use in terrariums. Easy to care and ideal for beginners.

    When used in a terrarium, the Selaginella can create an interesting landscape and add extra texture.

    Its small size and delicate foliage make it an excellent choice for use in miniature gardens or fairy gardens, adding a touch of magic to any space. This plant will be perfectly happy on its own too!

    Easy to care, ideal for terrariums and plant beginners.

    If you’re uncertain about how to create a terrarium, you can check out our article for guidance.

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  • Epipremnum Aureum Neon Pothos

    Epipremnum Aureum Neon Pothos

    £8.00

    Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’, commonly known as Neon Pothos or Golden Pothos Neon, is a vibrant trailing houseplant loved for its electric lime green leaves. This easy care plant instantly brightens shelves, hanging planters, and trailing displays, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced plant lovers.

    Neon Pothos is fast growing and adaptable, thriving in a wide range of indoor conditions. Its cascading vines look beautiful on bookcases or trained along a moss pole for a fuller, upright look. It is also known for its air purifying qualities, helping to improve indoor air quality while adding bold colour to your space.

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Terrarium Friendly Plants – Natural Support For Thriving Plants

You’ll find a range of plants suited for closed terrariums with higher humidity, as well as open terrarium plants that enjoy airflow and indirect light. If you’re starting fresh or adding to an existing setup, our plants for terrarium offers something for every style. With the right combination, it’s easy to build a peaceful, miniature landscape that lasts.

Whether you’re starting your first closed terrarium or topping up an existing one, you’ll find options here that suit low to medium light spaces and don’t outgrow their container too quickly. Many of these houseplants also work beautifully in open dish gardens or glass jars, making them great for gifting or DIY projects.

Caring for terrarium plants involves providing the right amount of light, water, and airflow. Most terrariums do best in bright, indirect sunlight, as direct sun can overheat the container and harm the plants. Watering should be done sparingly – closed terrariums need less water due to trapped humidity, while open ones may need more frequent misting. It’s important to avoid overwatering, as excess moisture can lead to mould or root rot. Regularly check the plants for signs of decay and trim dead leaves to keep the terrarium healthy and attractive.

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Super handy for tending to those difficult to reach plants in a jar.

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The moss is so cute and everything looks beautiful I’m so tempted to buy a terrarium haha. Fast delivery, lovely plants, I would buy from again.

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