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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    Soleirolia Soleirolii Irish Moss Baby Tears

    £6.95

    Soleirolia Soleirolii Irish Moss Baby Tears – A Fast-Growing Terrarium Plant

    The Soleirolia Soleirolii Irish Moss Baby Tears is a fast-growing plant with delicate, trailing foliage that creates a lush, carpet-like effect. Its tiny, round leaves spill beautifully over pots, making it a perfect choice for hanging planters, ground cover, or as a vibrant addition to terrariums.

    This moisture-loving plant thrives in humid environments, making it ideal for closed terrariums, vivariums, and bottle gardens. It spreads quickly, covering surfaces with dense greenery, and is easy to trim and shape to maintain its desired look.

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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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The stones were as described and look great with the moss balls.

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Really well packaged and super health plants! I’m very happy. (I just hope I can keep them as happy too!)

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