Terrarium Supplies

Terrarium supplies include glass vessels, drainage layers, substrates, mosses and small tools for planted displays. Closed jars, open bowls and larger showcases support compact planted scenes, miniature landscapes and more detailed layered builds.

Terrarium setup

Build the right terrarium base layer

Closed terrariums need a stable base that balances moisture, structure and hygiene before the planting layer goes in.

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Terrarium Supplies

Soil & Substrates

Glass jar Dean with cork lid containing a small terrarium with plants and rocks on a white background

Terrarium jar 'Dean' with cork plug

€45,00

Glass terrarium Bowl with plants and a cork lid on a white background

Terrarium jar 'Globe' with cork plug

€95,00

Glass jar Plant Puzzle with cork lid containing a small terrarium on a white background

Terrarium jar 'Plant puzzle' with cork plug

€32,50

Terrarium Pyramide with plants and a cork lid on a white background

Terrarium jar 'Pyramide' with cork plug

€38,75

Glass terrarium Richmond with plants and a cork lid on a white background

Terrarium jar 'Richmond' with cork plug

€32,50

Terrarium scissors

€13,75

Patch of green moss on a white background

Live sheet moss

€7,50

Square piece of compact coconut coir soil on a white background

Pokon Coconut Compact Potting Soil

€6,25

Activated carbon

From €6,25

Perlite

From €6,25

Heap of base potting mix on a white background

Base Soil Mix

€16,25

Pile of brown coconut coir on a white background

Coco coir

From €6,25

Semi-hydro potting mix on a white background

Semi-Hydro Mix

€11,25

expanded clay balls (leca on a white background

Pokon Expanded Clay Balls / LECA

From €10,00

Expanded Clay Pebbles

From €6,25

Pine bark

From €6,25

Heap of potting soil on a white background

Everyday Potting Soil Mix

From €6,25

Sphagnum moss

From €7,50

Heap of terrarium potting mix on a white background

Terrarium Soil Mix

€16,25

Vermiculite

From €7,50

Watering can with enamel look

€18,75

Silver Metal Plant Mister

€13,75

Plant mister 'Oz'

€8,75

Vintage Glass Mister

€8,75

b.for soft sprayer

€8,75

Waxed canvas roll up pouch

€35,00

Bonsai pruning scissors

From €10,00

Foliage Factory Gift Card

From €25,00

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Organic Plant Food – 50ml main product photo on white background.

Botanopia Complete Organic Plant Food

€11,25

Plant stand 'Sparta'

€13,75

Glass terrarium Drop with plants and a cork lid on a white background

Terrarium jar 'Drop' with cork plug

€78,75

Terrarium tweezers

€7,50

Terrarium Pick-Up Tool with Claw

€11,25

Terrarium plant tool set

€11,25

Three green cushion moss balls on a white background

Live cushion moss

€12,50

Terrarium Supplies

Terrarium vessels, materials and tools

Product range: vessels, drainage layers, substrate components, live mosses and small tools.
Pack format: single materials, measured packs and multi-part kits.
Size reference: volume, weight, piece count and vessel dimensions.
Build fit: enclosure size and display type guide practical compatibility.

Quick Overview

Terrarium vessels, materials and tools

Product range: vessels, drainage layers, substrate components, live mosses and small tools.
Pack format: single materials, measured packs and multi-part kits.
Size reference: volume, weight, piece count and vessel dimensions.
Build fit: enclosure size and display type guide practical compatibility.

Details & Care

Terrarium supplies for a practical planted setup

Terrarium supplies cover growing media, reservoir or separation materials, hardscape, tools and surface finishes. The useful combination depends on the vessel, plant choice, planting depth and the access available for later maintenance.

Base layers and planting materials

In glass without a drainage outlet, water cannot leave the vessel. A lower reservoir or separation layer may keep excess water below part of the root zone, but it does not replace restrained watering or create the effect of a pot with drainage holes. Mesh can keep coarse and fine materials apart, while the substrate itself must provide the air and moisture balance required by the plants.

Bark, moss, mineral particles and fibres change structure, moisture retention and surface texture. Package volume matters when calculating depth and quantities for terrarium planning. A coarse bottom layer is not equivalent to a freely draining root zone, as explained under drainage and aeration.

Hardscape, tools and finishing details

Stones, wood and cork create height, define planting areas and provide surfaces for epiphytic plants. Long tweezers and narrow tools improve access inside tall glass, while fine top dressings finish the visible surface.

Open and closed vessels produce different balances of humidity and airflow. Choose plants and materials for that environment, then leave enough access for trimming, cleaning and repositioning as the planting develops.

Frequently Asked Questions About Terrarium Kits

What makes a good terrarium kit?

A good terrarium kit starts with a suitable container, clean substrate, and plants that genuinely want the same conditions. Decorative extras matter far less than getting the plant mix and moisture balance right.

Should I choose an open or closed terrarium?

Choose by plant type, not just by looks. Closed terrariums suit small humidity-loving plants, while open terrariums stay drier and work better for plants that dislike trapped moisture.

Can I put succulents or cacti in a closed terrarium?

Usually no. Most succulents and cacti struggle in trapped humidity and weak airflow, so they are better kept in open setups with a faster dry-down.

Do terrariums need fertilizer?

Not at the start, and usually not often. Terrariums are easier to manage when growth stays steady rather than fast, so feeding too early often leads to algae, mould, or soft overgrown plants.

Why is my terrarium foggy, mouldy, or starting to rot?

That usually means it is too wet, too stale, or planted with the wrong mix of species. A little light condensation can be normal, but constant heavy fog, mould, and soft collapsing growth mean the setup needs to dry out and rebalance.

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