- Do you need charcoal for a terrarium?
- What plants can I put in a terrarium?
- What do you need to put in a terrarium?
Do you need charcoal for a terrarium?
You don't have to use activated charcoal unless you have a sealed container for your Terrarium. If you do, then it's a must. ... The charcoal helps keep the water clear of buildup of microorganisms that might grow in your substrate, such as algae and keeps the air clean for your plant to breathe.
What plants can I put in a terrarium?
Small and Tiny Terrarium Plants
- Mosses. ...
- Nerve plant (Fittonia) ...
- Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) ...
- Starfish plant (Cryptanthus bivittatus) ...
- Baby Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) ...
- The Aluminum Plant (Pilea cadierei) ...
- Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) ...
- Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
What do you need to put in a terrarium?
Terrarium Supplies
- Container.
- Activated charcoal pieces.
- Potting soil.
- Gloves.
- Terrarium plants.
- Sheet moss.
- Watering can.
- Trowel.