Think of terrariums like the ground of a forest - shaded by the tall trees above but still receiving lots of indirect light.

Again thinking about the environment of a forest - damp and humid. However, there needs to be an air of caution with terrariums. It’s better to underwater than over-water. All terrariums are watered when I make them so you will only need to water if it start’s to dry out.

Signs it is drying out -

1. Soil that looks pale and feels crumbly means it's time to water.

2. Droopy or dry-looking plants.

When watering please use a small spray bottle and only do 1-2 sprays.

You may like to open the lid occasionally, perhaps every 1-2 weeks for a couple of minutes to allow some fresh air flow. It also gives you an opportunity to take a look and see what is going on inside. In theory closed terrariums do not need to be opened and in some cases they are never opened, so this is down to to your discretion.

Terrariums create their own ecosystem and require very little maintenance - the occasional prune, a spritz of water when required, the correct placement. The water added when they are made gets reused over and over. Condensation will occur and the water will drip back down into the soil. Note - too much condensation (i.e. never really settling) can mean it is too damp in there. Leaving the lid off for a period of time will help to re-regulate.

Please note - as of January 2026 I now add spring-tails to my terrariums to help keep a harmonious environment. These teeny tiny harmless bugs will act as your in-house cleaners!