Terrarium watering: complete care tips for your open Terrarium

Want to know how to properly water plants in an open terrarium and keep them healthy ? This guide provides step-by-step instructions for watering orchids, anthuriums, bromeliads, cacti, bonsai, ficus ginseng, Tillandsia air plants, pachira, radermachera, polyscias, scindapsus, fittonia, succulents, and various other green plants , without the risk of overwatering.

The Terrarium Iris contains a lot of Ball Moss ; keep it moist by spraying it well once a week .

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Watering an orchid

How often?

• About once a week.

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

How to water?

• Pour lukewarm water slowly over the potting soil, not on the roots themselves.

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

• Never leave water at the bottom of the pot.

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Watering anthurium

How often?

• About 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.

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Watering a Bromeliad

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.

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Watering a cactus

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.

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Watering a succulent

How often?

• During the growing season (spring & summer): once every 3 weeks, depending on the soil.

• In dormant period (autumn & winter): almost no water.

How to water?

• Water directly onto the potting soil.

• Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

• Avoid water on leaves to prevent rot.

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Watering various green plants

How often?

• About once a week, depending on species and terrarium conditions.

• 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?

• First check the top layer of potting soil.

• Water small amounts evenly over the soil.

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

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Watering bonsai

How often?

• About once every 7-8 days

• Check the potting soil 2–3 times a week, as small pots dry out faster.

• Check more often in warmer areas or in bright sunshine.

How to water?

• Water the potting soil slowly until the soil is slightly moist.

• Keep the soil slightly moist: not too wet, not too dry.

• Allow excess water to drain; the roots should not be in stagnant water.

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

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Watering Ficus ginseng

How often?

• Check the potting soil 1–2 times a week.

• Check more often in warmer rooms; less often in winter.

How to water?

• Water the potting soil slowly, keeping it slightly moist.

• Allow excess water to drain and avoid water on the trunk.

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Tillandsia air plant care

How often?

• Spray lightly 1–2 times a week or place a bowl of water in the garden for 5–10 minutes once a week.

• More often in dry areas; less in damp areas.

How to water?

• Option 1: Spray the leaves evenly.

• Option 2: Place the Tillandsia air plant in the water.

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Watering Pachira

How often?

• About once a week during the growing season.

• Less in winter, because the plant grows more quietly.

How to water?

• Water the potting soil slowly so that it remains slightly moist.

• Allow excess water to drain; roots should not be standing in water.

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Watering Radermachera

How often?

• Check the potting soil 1–2 times a week.

• Check more frequently in warm, dry areas.

How to water?

• Water the potting soil slowly so that the soil remains slightly moist.

• Allow excess water to drain.

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Watering Polyscias

How often?

• About once a week, depending on the humidity.

• Check more often in warm rooms or in strong sunshine.

How to water?

• Water the potting soil slowly, keeping it slightly moist.

• Allow excess water to drain; roots should not sit in stagnant water.

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Watering Scindapsus

How often?

• About once a week.

• Check more often in warmer periods or in dry areas.

How to water?

• Water the potting soil slowly so that the soil remains slightly moist.

• Avoid water on the leaves to prevent mold.

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Watering Fittonia

How often?

• About 1–2 times a week, depending on the humidity.

• Check more frequently in dry areas.

How to water?

• Keep the soil slightly moist, but never soggy.

• Slowly give small amounts of water evenly over the soil.

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Tips for healthy watering in an open terrarium

• Always check the potting soil or the heart of the plant before watering.

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

• Use rainwater or filtered water for best results.