The Nadia DIY Terrarium Kit contains everything you need to create a small indoor garden in a glass vase: live plants, specialized substrates, and assembly tools. It is designed for those looking for a creative, relaxing activity and wanting a terrarium for their home or office, and it makes a great DIY gift.
Kit features and contents
- Live plants: fern, ivy, and fittonia.
- Clear glass vase: 12 cm in diameter, 22 cm high.
- Specialized substrates: peat, activated charcoal, sand, black granulate, and expanded clay.
- Practical tools for simple, precise assembly.
How to care for the terrarium
Position and light
Keep the terrarium in a bright room, but away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and drafts: 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 fogged up, the humidity is correct. If the glass is completely dry, add 2-3 sprays of room-temperature water with a mister; if there is instead a lot of dripping water, open the lid (if the container is closed) for 24 hours. Mist the substrate 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.
Temperature
The ideal temperature is between 18 and 24 °C; avoid 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 when condensation allows; outside, a soft cloth is sufficient.
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, use half the dose of liquid fertilizer for green plants in spring or summer, diluted by half again. When a plant grows too much, prune it or replace it.
Why choose it
- Complete kit: plants, glass vase, substrates, and tools.
- A creative, relaxing activity with a result to keep at home or in the office.
- Plants that thrive in humidity and indirect light, suited to the terrarium's microclimate.
- Once assembled, it requires little care.
What you receive
- Dimensions: clear glass vase, 22 cm high, 12 cm in diameter.
- Included: live plants (fern, ivy, and fittonia), specialized substrates, and assembly tools.
Frequently asked questions
How do you create a DIY terrarium?
Expanded clay, activated charcoal, peat, and sand are arranged in layers, then the included plants are planted and everything is decorated.
Which plants does the kit contain?
Fern, ivy, and fittonia: plants that thrive in humidity and indirect light and are suited to creating a stable microclimate.
How large is the vase?
The clear glass vase is 12 cm in diameter and 22 cm high.
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 fogged up, 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 gift with a message.
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