The DIY terrarium kit with plants and no container includes live plants, specialized substrates, and natural decorations for assembling a terrarium in the container of your choice. It is designed for enthusiasts who want to create a unique terrarium using their own pot, following step-by-step instructions.
Kit features and contents
- Live plants suitable for terrariums, including fittonia and live moss.
- Specialized substrates: specific potting soil and drainage materials.
- Natural decorations: twigs, stones, and moss.
- Detailed step-by-step assembly instructions.
- Container not included: use the terrarium container of your choice.
How to care for the terrarium
Position and light
Keep the terrarium in a bright room but away from direct sunlight: the glass amplifies heat and the leaves inside can burn within a few hours. An east- or north-facing window is perfect; a south-facing window is fine if the terrarium is 1-2 meters away.
Humidity and water
Observe the inside walls: if they are misted, the humidity is correct. If the glass is completely dry, add 2-3 sprays of room-temperature water with a mister; if abundant water is running down instead, open the lid (if the container is closed) for 24 hours. Mist the substrate directly with low-limescale water (rainwater, distilled, or filtered), approximately every 14 days in summer and every 30 days in winter, and never water with a stream, to prevent water from pooling at the bottom.
Temperature
The ideal temperature is between 18 and 24 °C; avoid exposing the terrarium to temperatures below 10 °C or above 30 °C.
Ventilation and cleaning
If the terrarium is closed, open the lid once every 7-10 days for 30 minutes to refresh the air and prevent mold. Every 2-3 months, remove dry leaves or decomposing parts with long tweezers and clean the inside of the glass with a soft, dry cloth.
Fertilizer and pruning
Regular fertilization is not necessary because the terrarium is a self-sufficient microenvironment. If you notice slower growth after 6-12 months, in spring or summer use half the dose of liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted by an additional half. When a plant grows too much, prune or replace it.
Why choose it
- Live plants, substrates, and natural decorations gathered in a single kit.
- The freedom to use the container of your choice.
- Step-by-step instructions for easy assembly.
- Once closed, the terrarium requires very little care.
What you receive
- Included: live plants, specialized substrates, natural decorations, and step-by-step instructions (container not included).
Frequently asked questions
Is the container included in the kit?
No: the kit contains live plants, substrates, natural decorations, and instructions; you choose the container.
How do you make a DIY terrarium?
Follow the instructions included with the kit, arranging the drainage layers, substrate, and plants in your container.
Which plants does the kit contain?
Live plants suitable for terrariums, including fittonia and live moss.
How often should you water the terrarium?
Mist the substrate with low-limescale water approximately every 14 days in summer and every 30 days in winter, using the walls as a guide: if they are misted, the humidity is correct.
Is the terrarium kit a good Christmas gift?
Yes: it is a gift to build with your own hands, suitable for Christmas, birthdays, and other occasions. You can add the gift message service to your order to accompany your thoughtful gift with a message.
