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.

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 I make them 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.

I do recommend briefly popping the lid off every 1-2 weeks. This allow some air flow. It is also an opportunity to take a good look at what is going on inside.

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