Think of a terrarium like an aquarium, but instead of fish you are caring for plants.

Here are our 31 favorite terrarium ideas.

Because a cactus requires more circulation of air, an open terrarium is a better choice for these guys.

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This pyramid glass terrarium features a lovely assortment of mini-succulents and cactus.

We love the echeveria purple pearl succulent that sets the stage for the rest of the display.

This little terrarium also features a “false bottom” that allows excess water to drain out.

Multiple plants under a glass dome

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Wall Planter Terrariums

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We love this terrarium that features moss and fern in a beautiful glass cake display.

This one is the perfect setting for a small air plant.

Cactus in geometric terrarium

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Air plants are great for open terrariums because theyneed very little waterand no soil.

Moss Terrarium

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Another great plant to display in a terrarium is moss.

This little glass fishbowl terrarium is earthy and unique, and perfect for your coffee table.

Gold terrarium with purple plant

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Moss loves humid environments, so a terrarium works well.

attempt to vary the sizes and shapes of your jars.

This gives you a sense of flow and continuity, while making each terrarium unique.

Small terrarium with clay pot

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Asimple plant misteris all you should probably keep yourair plants thrivingin nearly any glass container.

They can be quite heavy so keep this in mind when adding layers of sand and soil.

Fairy Mushroom Terrarium

Tiny handcrafted mushrooms made byMosspotcan make your terrarium into a fantasy fairy woodland.

Terrarium with orchid

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Jewelry Box Terrarium

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Any glass jewelry or trinket box can make a terrarium.

The lid can be kept open or closed.

Moss mades a good accompaniment to driftwood as it can cling gently to the wood.

Wall terrariums with air plants

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Vintage cookie jars make great DIY terrariums because the lids are wide enough to accommodate hands reaching in.

Tea Pot Terrarium

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Glass teapots make wonderful terrariums.

A Mini Blue Lagoon

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This design idea is colorful and eye-catching.

Terrarium made from cake display

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Nestled in moss makes it look like it opens into a small hillside.

Here are some plant suggestions.

Most terrariums do best in partial light conditions.

Standing terrarium with plants

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Too much bright sunlight can cause the glass container to overheat, especially with a closed terrarium.

Use a small microfiber cloth and a gentle cleaner to wipe down the inside.

Hanging air plant

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Small air plant terrarium

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Moss in a fish bowl

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Terrarium in a glass jar

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Air plants in glass jars

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Glass jar with small tree

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Fish bowl terrarium

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faux terrarium diy

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Mason jar terrariums

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Glass bowl terrarium

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Glass punch bowl terrarium

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Terrarium with tiny mushrooms

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glass jewelry box terrarium

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small driftwood terrarium

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Miniature glass greenhouse

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Cookie jar terrarium

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glass lockets with terrariums

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glass perfume bottle terrariums

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Glass teapot terrarium

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terrarium with blue pool

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Miniature terrarium

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terrarium with miniature hobbit door

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terrarium with colored sand

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