| Plant | Description |
| Nerve plant | Also known as Fittonia, it has beautiful veined leaves and thrives in warm and humid environments. |
| Ferns | Ferns are a diverse group of plants known for their feathery or leathery leaves and love for humidity. |
| Polka dot plant | Polka dot plants, or Hypoestes phyllostachya, are characterized by their colorful spotted foliage. |
| Tillandsia | Also known as air plants, Tillandsias are epiphytic plants that absorb nutrients and moisture from the air. |
| Baby tears | Baby tears, or Soleirolia soleirolii, are small, delicate plants with tiny, round leaves that cascade beautifully. |
| Peperomia | Peperomias are charming succulent-like plants with thick, fleshy leaves and easy care requirements. |
| African violet | African violets, or Saintpaulia, are beloved for their delicate, colorful flowers and compact growth habit. |
| Air plant | Air plants, or Tillandsias, are epiphytes that grow without soil, absorbing water and nutrients through their leaves. |
| Strawberry Begonia | Strawberry Begonias, or Saxifraga stolonifera, have trailing stems and red flowers, adding charm to any terrarium. |
| Ficus pumila | Ficus pumila, also known as creeping fig, is a vigorous climber with small, heart-shaped leaves. |
| Moss | Moss adds lush greenery and a natural look to terrariums, thriving in moist, shady conditions. |
| Pilea | Pilea, or Chinese Money Plant, is known for its round, pancake-shaped leaves and easy care requirements. |
| Pothos | Pothos, or Epipremnum aureum, is a popular vining plant with heart-shaped leaves that are easy to care for. |
| Cacti | Cacti are succulent plants known for their spines and ability to store water in their fleshy stems. |
| Crassula | Crassula is a genus of succulent plants with diverse shapes and sizes, commonly known as jade plants. |
| Dionaea muscipula | Dionaea muscipula, or Venus flytrap, is a carnivorous plant that catches insects with its hinged traps. |
| Fittonia | Fittonia, also known as nerve plant, has strikingly veined leaves and thrives in warm, humid conditions. |
| Maranta leuconeura | Maranta leuconeura, or prayer plant, has vibrant patterned leaves that fold up at night, resembling hands in prayer. |
| Succulents | Succulents are water-storing plants with fleshy leaves or stems, adapted to arid conditions. |
| Friendship plant | Friendship plant, or Pilea involucrata, has attractive foliage and is easy to propagate and care for. |
| Haworthia | Haworthias are small, rosette-forming succulents with distinctive raised white markings on their leaves. |
| Orchid Jewel | Orchid Jewel, or Ludisia discolor, is a terrestrial orchid with dark green leaves and white veins. |
| Selaginella | Selaginella, or spikemoss, is a genus of fern-like plants with delicate, branching stems and small leaves. |
Cacti and Succulents
Cacti and succulents are among the suitable plants for terrariums that are widely used. The most important point to consider is that excessive moisture can cause cacti and succulents to rot and deteriorate. Therefore, a covered terrarium is not suitable for cultivating cacti and succulents, and they should be planted in uncovered containers and watered only once a month. Another important point is that the plants grown together must have similar light and watering needs.
Friendship Plant (Pilea)
This beautiful plant is often grown in moist locations and prefers shade. The size of this plant is suitable for planting in any size of terrarium. Pilea, an apartment plant, has very beautiful leaves that create a beautiful contrast with the shiny green leaves and white veins. The care conditions for Pilea are very simple, and you can easily plant a cutting of it in a glass container and give it as a gift to your friends.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
In addition to its beauty, this plant is also on the list of air-purifying plants. Spider plants come in two varieties: green and variegated. The variegated type, with its bright striped leaves, can create a beautiful contrast with other plants. This plant tolerates low light well and prefers humidity, so it’s important to water it before the soil dries out.
Cryptanthus (Starfish Plant)
This plant, belonging to the pineapple family, has ribbon-like and strap-like leaves that change color from red to white and dark green depending on the amount of light they receive. It has slow growth, making it suitable for a fixed-size glass container.
Fittonia is among the long-lived houseplants and thrives well in warm and humid environments. Its leaves have beautiful veins with colors ranging from white, green, to red. This plant is sensitive to watering and humidity, becoming limp(lethargic) when thirsty and quickly returning to its original state after watering. This change in appearance has made Fittonia an interesting plant.
Peperomia Caperata
With its prominently patterned leaves, this plant is suitable for terrariums as it enjoys humidity and requires low light. Sometimes when removing Peperomia from the pot, you’ll notice it consists of multiple shoots, and you can separate these shoots and plant each one separately. However, it’s good to know that Peperomia comes in various varieties.
Tillandsia
Tillandsia is an epiphytic(aerobic) plant species that doesn’t require soil and obtains its necessary nutrients from the air through its leaves. This plant is highly suitable for terrariums due to its resilience.
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus)
Black Mondo Grass is one of the suitable plants for terrariums, characterized by its strap-like leaves in dark green to black shades. With an adult height of around 40 centimeters, it is suitable for larger terrariums. It requires sufficient humidity inside the terrarium and does not need misting.
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga stolonifera)
This delightful plant with a long lifespan is one of the suitable flowers for terrariums. It features trailing stems with red-colored flowers, earning it the nickname “Strawberry Begonia.” Even when not in bloom, the beautiful leaves of this plant will adorn your terrarium.
Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii)
You may know this plant as terrarium grass, but its name is Baby’s Tears. You can use this plant to cover empty surfaces of the terrarium along with decorative stones and small sculptures. This plant is highly moisture-loving and requires misting, as it will perish without water. Don’t forget to trim this plant as it has rapid growth.
Spoonleaf Peperomia (Peperomia polybotrya)
Spoonleaf Peperomia is suitable for medium to large terrariums and tolerates low light. It requires sufficient humidity inside the terrarium and doesn’t need misting. This plant comes in two colors: green and variegated. Planting it alongside other plants like Pothos or Syngonium creates a unique landscape.
African Violet (Saintpaulia)
A delicate and beautiful plant, its height varies between 2.5 to 15 centimeters. With its small blue, pink, purple, and white flowers, it’s an excellent choice for a terrarium as it prefers a moist environment.
Orchid
The beautiful and valuable roots of this plant need to receive light for the plant to grow, which is why they are often placed in glass pots when purchased. Therefore, cultivating them in terrariums is a very good idea and creates a very beautiful landscape. Just be careful not to overwater them to avoid root rot.
You can also use other plants such as Pothos, Peperomia, Fittonia, Dracaena, Ficus, various types of ferns, etc., in your terrarium depending on your desired size.
