Terrarium Care

  • Sealed terrariums do not want to be kept in direct sunlight for long periods of time. Excessive light and heat will essentially cook your terrarium.

    Keep your terrarium in bright indirect light. A windowsill on a north or east facing window works great. Or far enough away from a west or south facing window that it doesn’t receive direct sunlight. Grow lights also work perfectly for terrariums!

  • This is a bit of a complex question. Watering times can vary greatly between terrariums. An open terrarium or one with a loose lid evaporates water faster than one with a tight lid.

    Most of the terrariums we make can go at least 2-3 months between watering while others can go up to a year or longer. It’s easiest to look for the signs of a terrarium in need of watering.

    The soil will start to turn light and airy as it begins to dry up, the terrarium will have absolutely zero condensation on it and the moss will start to look/feel dry. At that point, take a spray bottle and water until the soil and moss is well saturated. Never pour water into your terrarium.

    If you’re unsure if you need to water, send us a picture!

  • Distilled water is recommended for watering your terrarium.

  • Excessive fogginess can be a sign your terrariums is getting too much light or water. Leave your terrarium open for a few hours to help some of the water evaporate out, and you can even wipe down the inside with a paper towel or microfiber cloth. Try adjusting the amount of light your terrarium receives or try watering less often!

  • Mold thrives in warm/damp environments, so it is often a sign of overwatering or excessive sunlight/heat.

    If you find a small amount of mold in your terrarium, try dipping a cotton swab in some hydrogen peroxide and dab the affected area. Leave your terrarium open for a few hours to allow it to air out.

    If your terrarium has a large amount of mold, mix 5 parts water to 1 part hydrogen peroxide and spray throughout the terrarium. Leave your terrarium open for 24 hours.

  • Reach out to us and we’re happy to bring your terrarium back to life! Depending on your terrarium, there may be a small replanting fee.

FAQs

  • Reach out to us for any commission inquiries! We can make anything from small handheld terrariums, full home centerpieces and vivariums for living pets.

  • Yes! Reach out to us with pictures of your container and any ideas you have!

  • Yes! We regularly host workshops in the Austin area. Follow us on Instagram @atxterrariums or sign up for our newsletter (coming soon) to get the first scoop on any upcoming classes.

    We are also available for private workshops for parties, corporate events or just a fun night out! We can work with all ages and any number of participants.

    Pricing depends on the number of participants and the style of terrariums. Reach out to us and we can start planning!

  • Terrariums can be quite difficult to ship without having them arrive completely scrambled. We do offer a very limited selection of terrariums for shipping, along with DIY terrarium kits. We offer our largest selection of terrariums in person.

  • We are based in Austin, TX and regularly attend markets throughout Texas and occasionally in other states. Check out our events calendar to see if we are coming to your area!

    If you’re based in Austin, you can find us year round at Austin Gift Company or reach out to us and we’d be happy to schedule a pick up time for a terrarium.