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.
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Didymochlaena Truncatula – Tree Maidenhair Fern for Terrariums & Home Decor
Introduce the elegance of Didymochlaena truncatula, known as the Tree Maidenhair Fern, into your home or terrarium. Renowned for its delicate, finely divided fronds and graceful growth habit, this fern adds a sophisticated touch of greenery to any indoor space.
Must have for Fern lovers and perfect also for a terrarium or kokedama! This low-maintenance and air-purifier houseplant can tolerate a very low level of sunlight.
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Bring a touch of the unusual into your home with the Doryopteris pedata, also known as the Hand Fern thanks to its striking fronds shaped like a delicate hand with outstretched fingers. This unique fern makes a fantastic talking point and is ideal for plant collectors or anyone looking for something a little different.
Unlike many traditional ferns, Doryopteris pedata has an upright growth habit, producing fan-like fronds that stand above the soil, making it a sculptural addition to your plant collection. It thrives indoors in bright, indirect light and enjoys a stable environment with warmth and humidity, making it perfect for homes, offices, or even terrariums where it can be admired up close.
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Asplenium Parvati, also known as the Mother Fern, is a beautifully delicate fern with finely divided fronds and soft, flowing texture. Its naturally compact growth and low light tolerance make it ideal for smaller spaces, bookshelves, shaded corners, or grouped with other houseplants for a lush indoor display.
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Nertera granadensis, commonly known as the Coral Bead Plant or Bead Plant, is a charming, low-growing houseplant adored for its vibrant orange berries that resemble tiny coral beads. Native to New Zealand and subtropical regions, this plant thrives in terrariums, decorative bowls, or small indoor spaces. This easy to care colourful terrarium plant is also suitable for vivarium.
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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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Pilea Alumni Moon Valley is a unique plant. Plants leaves have such a rough texture it is like craters on the moon! The plant is native to Central and South America. Easy to care, unique pet friendly houseplant. Suitable for terrariums and vivariums!
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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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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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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.
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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Add a burst of colour and bold texture to your terrarium, shelf, or indoor display with the Cryptanthus, also known as the Earth Star. This eye-catching bromeliad forms a flat, star-shaped rosette of vibrant leaves that can range from pink to silver to deep bronze, depending on the variety and light levels.
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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.
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Bring a touch of the tropics into your home with the Tillandsia bulbosa, also known as the Bulbous Air Plant. With its curious twisting leaves, bulb-shaped base, and vibrant green to purple tones, this air plant is a true statement piece. As it matures, it produces striking tubular flowers that add even more charm.
Enhance your garden or indoor spaces with the graceful beauty of Dryopteris Erythrosora, commonly known as Autumn Fern. Famous for its vibrant copper-red young fronds, which mature into lush green foliage, this winter-hardy fern thrives in UK gardens, terrariums, moss bowls, and as an attractive indoor plant.
The Autumn Fern adapts beautifully to both indoor and outdoor environments, making it a versatile and charming addition. Whether planted in shaded garden beds, containers, moss bowls, or terrarium setups, it creates an elegant and natural aesthetic. Its resilience and adaptability make it perfect for gardeners of all levels.
Must have for Fern lovers and perfect also for a terrarium or kokedama! This low-maintenance and air-purifier houseplant can tolerate a very low level of sunlight.
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Ficus sagittata f. radicans variegata – Variegated Trailing Ficus
Add soft variegated texture to your terrarium or indoor plant display with Ficus sagittata f. radicans variegata, a beautiful, trailing variety of creeping fig. With its small, oval leaves edged in creamy white, this fast-growing plant brings a delicate touch of greenery to enclosed spaces, hanging pots, or cascading shelves.
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The Tradescantia albiflora ‘Unicorn’ is a softer, pastel version of the classic Tradescantia albiflora. Its delicate light pink, cream, and soft green leaves give it a dreamy look, making it a beautiful trailing plant for shelves, hanging planters, or mixed displays.
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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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