Terrarium Watering: Complete Care Tips for Your Terrarium Bottle

Want to know how to properly water plants in a Terrarium Bottle and keep them healthy? This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to water orchids, anthuriums, bromeliads, cacti, and various green plants in a terrarium, without the risk of overwatering.

Watering an Orchid in a Terrarium Bottle

How often?

• Water your Orchid about once a week .

• Slightly more often in warmer periods; slightly less in winter.

How to water?

• Gently pour a little lukewarm water over the potting soil.

• Water into the soil, not on the roots themselves .

• Keep the roots moist, but never leave water at the bottom of the pot.

• Allow the top layer of potting soil to dry slightly before watering again.

Watering anthurium in a terrarium bottle

How often?

• Water your Anthurium approximately 1–2 times per week , depending on the potting soil moisture.

• Make sure the roots are not standing in water.

How to water?

• Give small amounts of water spread over the week.

• Always allow excess water to drain away.

• Water less in winter, as the plant grows less actively then.

Watering various green plants in a Terrarium Bottle

How often?

• Give your various plants small amounts of water approximately twice a week .

• More often in summer, because the soil dries out faster.

• Less so in winter, but the potting soil should never dry out completely.

How to water?

• Check the top layer of potting soil: dry = water, moist = wait.

• Water slowly in small amounts to ensure even moisture distribution.

• Always allow excess water to drain away; no water remains at the bottom of the pot.

Watering a Bromeliad in a Terrarium Bottle

How often?

• Check the heart of the Bromeliad once a week .

• Heart dry or low? → Time to water.

• Heart still moist? → wait a few days and check again.

• Check more frequently in warm or dry areas.

How to water?

• Fill the central cup with a small amount of lukewarm water.

• Keep the potting soil slightly moist, never soggy.

• Too much water? Gently dab with a cloth or paper towel.

• Preferably use rainwater or filtered water .

Watering a Cactus in a Terrarium Bottle

How often?

• Growing period (spring & summer): Once every 2–3 weeks .

• Rest period (autumn & winter): almost no water, only in extremely dry soil.

How to water?

• Water directly on the potting soil, not on the leaves or thorns.

• Allow the potting soil to dry out completely between waterings.

• Preferably use lukewarm water.

Tips for healthy watering in a Terrarium Bottle

• Always check the potting soil or the heart of the plant first.

• In an open terrarium, water evaporates faster, so a light foliar spray can help.

• Use rainwater or filtered water for best results.