Introduction

As a new houseplant owner, you’re probably looking for a sleek, stylish way to brighten up your newly-decorated apartment. Terrariums are a great choice for plant-lovers with limited time to tend for an ecosystem and who don’t want the hassle of watering their plants on a regular basis. Plus, they look great on a shelf or in the corner of any room. Here our five favorite terrarium plants that are perfect for beginners:

Ferns

Ferns are one of the easiest plants to care for, so they’re a great option if you don’t have much time to spend on houseplants. They also work well when you live in an apartment or small home because they don’t require a lot of space.

Ferns can get tall and wide, so make sure you choose one that fits your terrarium size and will fit comfortably on the surface where you plan to display it.

Peperomia

Peperomia is a small plant with a thick stem and leaves that grow in clusters. It has a wide range of leaf shapes and sizes, from rounded to heart-shaped to pointed.

Peperomia is among the easiest houseplants to care for, so it’s an excellent choice for terrariums because they are easy to maintain. The best part? Peperomia plants don’t need much sunlight (they prefer medium light), so you can place them just about anywhere in your home without worrying about burning out their delicate leaves.

Air plants

Air plants are epiphytes, which means they grow on other plants and trees. They’re also not true plants but a type of bromeliad. Now that we’ve settled that, let’s talk about what makes them perfect for terrariums:

Air plant terrariums don’t require soil because air plants get all the nutrients they need from the air around them. They do need to be kept moist though—so misting with water will keep them happy (just make sure none gets into their crown).

Pilea peperomioides

The Pilea peperomioides is a low-maintenance succulent plant that is easy to care for. It is the perfect choice for your terrarium because it can thrive in little light, and with little water.

The plant’s leaves are long and thin, and its small white flowers grow on short stems. The Pilea peperomioides has been known to grow up to six inches tall, but it usually stays much smaller than that!

This houseplant is also called the Crinkle-Leaf Plant or Chinese Money Plant because of how similar it looks to old coins from China (and because if you break off one of its leaves, it looks like paper money!).

Succulents

Succulents are a great choice for beginners. As the name suggests, succulents are drought tolerant and low maintenance. They require little watering and don’t need much fertilizer to thrive.

Plants like cacti and aloe vera will benefit from being kept in a terrarium because they’re sturdy plants that can handle the high humidity environment without any threat of rot or disease. These plants also have thick leaves so they won’t be affected by low light conditions in your home either—which means less time spent on lighting set-up!

You’ll also want to choose succulent varieties that aren’t too large (under 15 inches) if you want them fit into your small spaces effectively; otherwise, these same plant varieties may grow out of control once placed inside your terrariums!

Terrariums are easy to care for, and they make great houseplants.

If you’re looking to add a little nature to your home, terrariums are the perfect way to go. They look great on shelves or windowsills and are easy enough for even the most novice gardener. You can easily make your own terrarium at home with a few things from around the house, like mason jars, rocks and plants.

This blog will teach you everything you need to know about how to care for your terrarium plants so that they stay healthy and flourish over time.

Conclusion

Terrariums are a great way to invigorate your space and bring some green into your home. They’re beautiful, they’re easy to care for, and they make a great houseplant—especially if you don’t have much sunlight in your home. There are lots of plants that can live happily in terrariums: check out our list of the five most popular terrarium plants above!