25/08/2022
Caring for your Little Leaves terrarium
Watering
Check at least weekly (however closed terrariums can go months without requiring watering in the right conditions), if the soil still feels moist, leave it be. If it feels dry it will need to be gently watered. Be careful not to disturb the topsoil holding the plants, a spray bottle or teaspoon may be easiest. Water should never rise above the bottom drainage layer. Ideally, very slowly add about half a cup of water as a maximum.
Closed terrariums should become misty after a few hours of daylight (great sign the plants are doing their thing), if it doesn’t though it means it is too dry. However, if you see big droplets of water on the glass, it needs time to dry so leave the lid off for a few days. Too much water will cause the plants to become waterlogged and rot. You can also use some paper towel to gently wipe the inside walls of the terrarium and soak up some of the droplets.
Light
Your living terrarium needs indirect sunlight, as direct sunlight will cause them to overheat and burn, this can also happen if placed directly by a window. They require at least 6 to 8 hours of light per day. Alternatively they can be placed under an LED light however this would need to be switched off or on a timer to simulate day and night and give the plants time to rest.
Pruning
Terrarium plants ideally shouldn’t grow fast, fertiliser should not be required, this will only speed up their growth meaning they will outgrow their terrarium too fast. If ever needed they can all tolerate or even benefit from a trim, just some cleaned scissors or gently pinching with your fingertips will be enough. Make sure no leaves or stems are touching the sides of your terrarium as this can cause them to be constantly wet and rot
