Terrarium Creations
DIY Essentials

Everything you need to build a terrarium

The essential supplies for a thriving build — with our guides on what actually matters, and where to shop each.

Containers

Containers

Glass jars, geometric vessels and bowls — open or sealable.

Drainage layer

Drainage layer

Leca or gravel for a false bottom that keeps roots out of standing water.

Substrate

Substrate

Airy, tropical terrarium soil mixes for healthy root growth.

Activated charcoal

Activated charcoal

A thin filtering layer that keeps a sealed terrarium fresh.

Moss

Moss

Sheet and cushion moss to carpet your build and lock in moisture.

Tools

Tools

Long tweezers, scissors and misters for planting and upkeep.

Grow lights

Grow lights

LED grow lights for terrariums in low-light rooms.

Cleanup crews

Cleanup crews

Springtails and isopods for a self-cleaning bioactive setup.

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Everything from budget supplies to premium greenhouse cabinets and grow lights.

Greenhouse cabinets

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Glass vivariums & tanks

Terrarium display tables

Unique & statement pieces

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Glass terrariums

Geometric terrariums

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DIY kits

Terrarium kits & sets

Tools

Grow lights

Substrate & drainage

Leca & drainage

Sphagnum & live moss

Moss

Activated charcoal

Cleanup crews

Misting & care

Watering cans

Hygrometers & meters

Wood & hardscape

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