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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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.
Ficus Benjamina Weeping Fig Plant is a classic indoor tree with glossy green leaves and elegant arching branches. A beautiful statement houseplant for bright homes and offices. Not pet friendly. Comes with a scannable QR code for care information.
Ficus Benjamina Variegated Weeping Fig Plant is an elegant indoor tree with glossy green and cream variegated leaves. A beautiful statement houseplant for bright homes and offices. Not pet friendly. Comes with a scannable QR code for care information.
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.
Why people love Necklace Vine
All plants purchased from Highland Moss are carefully selected and packed with eco-friendly materials. Each plant comes with a scannable QR code for quick access to a detailed care guide.
Ficus Benjamina Anastasia Weeping Fig Plant is an elegant indoor tree with glossy green leaves and fresh lime variegation. A beautiful statement houseplant for bright rooms and offices. Not pet friendly. Comes with a scannable QR code for care information.
Fittonia, also known as Nerve Plant or Mosaic Plant, is a colourful pet friendly houseplant loved for its bold veined leaves. This listing includes assorted colours, such as pink, red, white, orange and Skeleton types, depending on current availability.
A perfect wee plant for terrariums, vivariums, desks and shelves, Fittonia enjoys bright, indirect light, lightly moist soil and higher humidity. Each plant comes with a scannable QR code for quick care guidance.
Please note that the intensity, shade and pattern of the colours may vary, along with the shape and size of the leaves. Each plant is unique in its own beautiful way.
Say goodbye to pesky fungus gnats with the Carnivorous Butterwort Pinguicula Weser, a stunning and effective natural pest solution. This unique carnivorous plant uses its sticky, glistening leaves to trap and digest small insects, making it an ideal natural fungus gnat fly treatment for your home. Beyond its pest-controlling abilities, it’s a beautiful and low-maintenance houseplant, perfect for both beginners and experienced growers.
Selaginella Apoda, also known as Spike Moss or Wire Fern, is a soft, moss-like plant perfect for terrariums, vivariums, and humid indoor spaces. Its delicate, bright green foliage spreads quickly to create a lush, natural carpet, making it ideal for mossariums and miniature landscapes.
The Asparagus Setaceus Plumosus Fern, often called the Lace Fern or Asparagus Fern, is a delicate houseplant known for its soft, feathery foliage. Its light, airy growth adds texture and movement to indoor plant displays.
Although it looks like a fern, this plant is actually a member of the asparagus family. It grows elegant arching stems covered in fine needle-like leaves, making it ideal for shelves, hanging planters, or decorative pots.
Once established, the Asparagus Fern is relatively easy to grow and can adapt to a range of indoor conditions.
Each plant is carefully packed and includes a QR code linking to a detailed care guide.
The Boston Fern Nephrolepis ‘Green Moment’ is a lush, elegant houseplant known for its soft, arching fronds and dense, bright green foliage. A classic favourite, this variety offers a slightly more compact, bushy form than the traditional Boston Fern – ideal for modern indoor spaces.
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.
Peperomia Rosso is a compact, pet friendly houseplant with textured green leaves and rich red undersides. Its small size makes it perfect for shelves, desks, windowsills and terrarium displays with good airflow.
This easy care wee plant is ideal for beginners and busy plant lovers. Keep in bright, indirect light, allow the top layer of soil to dry between watering, and avoid letting it sit in soggy soil. Each plant comes with a scannable QR code for quick care guidance.
The Chinese Money Plant, also known as Pilea peperomioides, Pancake Plant or UFO Plant, is a much-loved easy care houseplant with round, glossy leaves on upright stems. Its cheerful shape makes it perfect for shelves, desks and windowsills, while its pet-friendly nature makes it a great choice for homes with cats or dogs. This lucky plant is also a lovely gift for new homes, birthdays or anyone starting their houseplant collection.
Begonia amphioxus is a rare red spotted begonia known for its long narrow leaves covered in striking crimson dots. This unusual tropical plant is highly sought after by collectors and grows especially well in terrariums, vivariums and humid indoor plant displays.
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
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.
The Peperomia Piccolo Terrarium Houseplant is an exceptional addition to any plant collection. Known for its compact size and intricate foliage, it thrives in small spaces like desks, shelves, or terrariums. Its silvery-green leaves, adorned with deep green and red veins, make it a true standout.
A compact, pet friendly fern that thrives in low light, the Leatherleaf Fern (Rumohra Adiantiformis) is perfect for small spaces, terrariums, and beginners. Its soft, structured foliage adds natural texture without demanding high maintenance, making it an ideal choice for modern indoor living.
Monstera dubia is a fascinating climbing aroid often called the Shingle Plant due to the way its leaves naturally lie flat against surfaces as it grows. In the wild it climbs tree trunks in Central and South American rainforests, using its roots to attach tightly to bark.
When grown indoors on a moss pole or board, the plant recreates this natural behaviour. The juvenile leaves are heart shaped with beautiful silver variegated patterning and sit flush against the support, creating a very unusual and decorative display unlike typical trailing houseplants.
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.
Create a lush, self-sustaining ecosystem with our Tropical Terrarium Plants Bundle. Carefully selected to thrive in high-humidity environments, this bundle features a diverse mix of humidity-loving plants, perfect for closed terrariums. Each bundle is hand-picked, ensuring you receive a varied and vibrant selection for your indoor garden.
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.
At Highland Moss, we take pride in our plants, customer service, and expert care advice. But don’t just take our word for it, our community of plant lovers has spoken! With over 4400 verified 5-star reviews, our customers love our healthy moss and plants, expert packaging, and fast delivery.
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