Tall terrarium ideas

Gather your supplies and learn how to make a terrarium (and what the best terrarium plants are) with this guide.

Discover the top plants for closed terrariums that thrive in high humidity. Essential plants like ferns, Fittonia, and Baby's Tears will bring life to your enclosed garden. Explore moss terrarium ideas with beautifully colored plants like Polka Dot Plant or Pink Princess Philodendron. Creeping plants such as Irish Moss add a whimsical touch to your little indoor oasis.

Terrariums are making a comeback in home décor. Gone are the octagonal mirrored terrariums. They have been replaced by sleak apothecary jars, tall cylinders and lidded glass vessels (to name just a few shapes.)

How long do closed terrariums last? With proper care and balance, these mini ecosystems can thrive for decades! Sealed off from the outside world, closed terrariums recycle air and water, creating a self-sustaining environment perfect for those looking for low-maintenance greenery. Discover how to create your own long-lasting terrarium that brings a touch of nature into your home for years to come.

A large, cylindrical glass terrarium contains a miniature forest. A rocky outcropping rises up, covered in moss and ferns. Small trees and shrubs sprout from the ground, creating a sense of depth and wilderness. The terrarium is illuminated by a soft light, casting a gentle glow on the lush greenery. It's a serene and captivating scene, capturing the beauty of nature in a compact space.

An old-fashioned dome makes a perfect container for tall plants. This group of insectivorous plants—'Scarlet Belle' pitcher plant, purple-blooming Mexican butterwort and Venus fly trap—grows in sphagnum moss. The raised dome allows insects to enter.

An antique terrarium becomes a stage for a miniature woodland garden, arbor and all. Ours has flowering Cape primrose, rabbit's-foot fern, golden club moss, black and dwarf mondo grasses, variegated ivy, angel's tears and Kenilworth ivy.