If you're running out of places to put plants in your home, look no further than a terrarium. A terrarium will allow you to expand your plant collection without taking up so much space. Better yet, a terrarium provides unique conditions for tropical plants that your home may not usually be able to support. If you've wanted to learn how to build a terrarium, this blog is for you! Getting Started Before you begin building your terrarium, you need to decide if you want to show off a beautiful container or grow a particular type of plant. This decision is important because not every container wil ..read more

You've probably heard of a terrarium, but have you ever thought about what they are?  The simplest way to answer "What is a terrarium?" is it's a mini garden inside a container like bottles or jars. But they're so much more than that! A terrarium is a small plant ecosystem that's mostly self-sustaining. The plants water themselves through transpiration and condensation.  The word terrarium comes from the Latin terra (earth) and arium (a place or receptacle). Just like an aquarium is filled with water and fish, a terrarium is filled with dirt and plants.  Terrariums are like ..read more

Creating a terrarium is easy, but caring for one properly can be another story. While terrariums are pretty low maintenance, there are things you can do to ensure your enclosed plants thrive.  In this blog, we’re going to cover common terrarium maintenance practices to make caring for your Urban Born terrarium a breeze. Let’s go!  Check for humidity.  Closed terrariums mostly care for themselves, given that they have been adequately watered. You’ll know that your terrarium is well watered if you see humidity on the glass.  If you’re not seeing any water, it may be time ..read more

One of the most common questions we get asked is, "How do I water my terrarium?" There are a few things you can do a few different things to ensure your terrarium stays appropriately watered. In this blog, we''' cover all the aspects of adding water to your terrarium, how terrariums differ from houseplants, the best watering methods to use, and common pitfalls to avoid overwatering.  Overwatering and Root Rot  The biggest challenge new terrarium owners face is overwatering. Unlike potted plants, excess water cannot be drained from the bottom of a terrarium. The water that goes int ..read more

An open terrarium is a perfect home for cacti and other succulents. Not only are succulent collections unique, but the plants also grow slowly, are easy to maintain, and naturally look great together. Open terrariums are an excellent way to display the incredible assortment of shapes, sizes, spine patterns, and colors of these unusual plants. No matter which type you decide upon, choose plants with similar preferences. It’s much easier to keep plants healthy when they thrive on similar requirements. The watering requirement is the most crucial preference to match, as well as the preferred li ..read more

Terrariums can seem intimidating to beginners, but they don't have to be. In this blog, we're going to cover the best plants to go in enclosed terrariums to help take the guesswork out of what you should include in your terrarium. These ten plants are almost "set it and forget it," so they will require little maintenance from you once placed in their new home. Let's get started! What are the best plants for a closed terrarium? The best closed terrarium plants have a few essential requirements. Closed terrarium plants love warm, moist, and humid environments. They are plants that will fit in th ..read more

A terrarium is a gardening container designed to allow heat and light to enter and confine moisture. Terrariums can be entirely open or enclosed; the type you select will determine the plants that will thrive best in your terrarium. Sometimes referred to as a "garden under glass," a terrarium makes a beautiful and impressive gift, even for people who don't consider themselves to have a green thumb. You can make a basic terrarium with a few inexpensive materials in less than an hour. Before Getting Started Larger terrariums can handle houseplants that are somewhat large but avoid fast-growing s ..read more