Buying guide
The Best Terrarium Supplies in Australia
The layers under your plants, drainage, charcoal, substrate, are cheap and easy to find in Australia once you know where to look. Amazon AU and Bunnings cover most of it, and Australian bioactive suppliers handle the living extras like springtails. Here's what to buy and where.
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Our quick picks
Supplies available in Australia
How we chose
We chose correctly-graded, well-reviewed materials that make up a sound terrarium "layer cake". Most are on Amazon AU; Bunnings is often cheaper for LECA, charcoal and gravel. Anything living, springtails, live moss, is best bought from an Australian supplier to avoid quarantine and transit stress.
What to look for
Layer from the bottom up: drainage (LECA/gravel) → charcoal → substrate matched to your plants → optional hardscape and a cleanup crew for bioactive builds. See our bioactive guide for the living side.
Where to buy terrarium supplies in Australia
Browse terrarium supplies on Amazon AU for delivery, and check Bunnings for bulk LECA, charcoal and gravel at lower prices.
Australia has a great community of independent terrarium makers and plant nurseries. A few worth knowing (always check current stock and shipping):
- Botanica Boutique ready-made closed terrariums and kits.
- Flower and Twig Nursery complete DIY terrarium kits with plants.
- Bunnings & local nurseries the cheapest source for gravel, LECA, charcoal, succulents and glassware.
- Kmart & IKEA inexpensive glass bowls, vases and cloches that make great vessels.
- Etsy AU & local makers for hand-blown and one-off artisan terrariums.
Buying live plants and cultures (like springtails) from Australian sellers avoids quarantine issues and long transit, always prefer a local source for anything living.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy terrarium substrate in Australia?
Amazon AU carries bioactive substrate mixes; Bunnings and nurseries stock potting mixes, LECA (hydroponic clay balls) and horticultural charcoal, usually more cheaply for bulk.
Can I use Bunnings products for a terrarium?
Yes, Bunnings LECA, horticultural charcoal, gravel and succulent/cactus mix all work well. Just avoid fertiliser-heavy potting mixes for closed terrariums.
Where do I get springtails in Australia?
From Australian bioactive/reptile suppliers. Buying local avoids quarantine issues that come with importing live cultures.
Do I need charcoal in a terrarium?
It's recommended for closed terrariums, activated charcoal helps keep the sealed environment fresh.
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