Terrariums

Learn how to get rid of gnats in your terrarium by controlling wet soil, removing decaying material, using sticky traps, and breaking the fungus gnat life cycle.

Learn how to get rid of algae in your terrarium by cleaning green growth, correcting excess moisture, adjusting light, and preventing algae from returning.

Trying to figure out how to get rid of mold in terrariums? Learn what causes mold, how to remove it from wood or moss, and how to keep it from returning.

If you’re asking yourself, “Why are my terrarium plants dying?” Learn how moisture, light, yellow leaves, wilting, and root health can point you toward the problem and the right fix.

Learn how to prune terrarium plants with clean, controlled cuts, choose the right tools, manage overgrowth, keep leaves off the glass, and know when a plant needs replacing.

Do terrariums need sunlight? Most closed terrariums prefer bright indirect light. Learn about windows, grow lights, duration, and safe placement.

Learn how to water a terrarium without soaking it, including how closed and open terrariums differ, when to water, and whether to mist or pour.

Learn how to care for a terrarium with simple checks for moisture, dead leaves, plant growth, fertilizer needs, vacation care, and signs that it needs refreshing.

Learn how to make a succulent terrarium with an open container, fast-draining soil, compatible plants, careful watering, and enough light to prevent weak growth.

Learn how to make a fern terrarium with small, humidity-loving ferns, the right growing conditions, and simple care tips for keeping them healthy.