Small, Ideal Terrarium Flora (Perfect for Mini Projects)
Small terrarium plants can be a real challenge to find, especially ones that will stay small. I've gathered a list of must-haves for you, from tiny ferns to miniature vines and everything in between. So put on your gardening gloves, let's get our green thumbs ready, and dive into these fantastic miniature foliage showstoppers.
What are the Best Small Terrarium Plants?
When discussing best small terrarium plants, I'm referring to plants that keep a small leaf size as they grow. Unlike plants such as Spider Plants, Pothos, Calatheas, and large ferns, these plants will not outgrow the container as they mature. They're also good terrarium plants, which means they thrive in a closed container and live harmoniously together.
Tiny Closed Terrarium Plants (That You'll Love)
- Pilea glauca Pilea glauca is an excellent choice for closed terrarium projects of all sizes. Its exquisite silvery leaves rarely measure over 1/4 of an inch, making it the perfect addition to any terrarium project.
- String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) With its lime green rounded leaves and dark markings, the String of Turtles is a terrarium staple. Its cascading vines make it look as if you have an army of baby turtles in your terrarium.
- Fluffy Ruffles Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Fluffy Ruffles') This miniature version of the Sword Fern has all of the big plant energy in a petite package. Its gorgeous fluffy fronds only reach a few inches tall, making it the cutest thing money can buy.
- Marcgravia sintenisii This vibrant, shingling plant emulates the most captivating of sunsets. It looks best when mounted on some attractive hardscape or a terrarium background.
- Peacock Fern / Peacock Moss (Selaginella uncinata) This plant's dainty turquoise foliage and vein-like creeping growth pattern add beautiful texture and contrast to any terrarium. It thrives in indirect sunlight.
Bonus: Mood Moss (Dicranum scoparium)
No terrarium is complete without moss, and there's no way this list could be complete without mentioning one. Mood Moss is versatile, fluffy, and vibrant, making it a perfect addition to any terrarium. It's also an acrocarpous moss, meaning it grows in clumps instead of sheets, making it easy to place in limited space.
While this list isn't exhaustive, it's a great starting point for small terrarium plants that will stay small, helping to create a lush, miniature landscape. Happy terrarium-ing!
- For those seeking to refresh their lifestyle with a touch of fashion-and-beauty, the exquisite silvery leaves of Pilea glauca would make a charming addition to a miniature garden displayed in a terrarium or similar container.
- If you are a connoisseur of fine food-and-drink, you might appreciate the resemblance of the String of Turtles' cascading vines to an array of delicate lime green appetizers adorning a stylish dinner plate, while still providing the therapeutic benefits of nature in a compact home-and-garden setting.
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