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Best plants for a terrarium
Small, humidity-loving plants that stay compact — ideal for closed terrariums and glass jars. Below are the 22 best houseplants for a terrarium, ranked and matched to the conditions — every one with a full care guide.
Rabbit Bladderwort
Utricularia sandersonii
Sky Plant
Tillandsia ionantha
Spoonleaf Sundew
Drosera spatulata
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
Heart Fern
Hemionitis arifolia
Neoregelia Fireball
Neoregelia 'Fireball'
Bulbous Air Plant
Tillandsia bulbosa
Round-leaved Sundew
Drosera rotundifolia
Earth Star
Cryptanthus bivittatus
Air Plant
Tillandsia
Red Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura
Green Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana
Lemon Lime Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
Lemon Button Fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'
Jewel Orchid
Ludisia discolor
Moon Valley Friendship Plant
Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'
Escargot Begonia
Begonia rex 'Escargot'
Fireworks Rex Begonia
Begonia rex 'Fireworks'
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Pigtail Anthurium
Anthurium scherzerianum
Fishbone Prayer Plant
Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Aluminum Plant
Pilea cadierei
What makes a good plant for a terrarium
Small, humidity-loving plants that stay compact — ideal for closed terrariums and glass jars.
FAQ
What are the best plants for a terrarium?
Rabbit Bladderwort, Sky Plant, Spoonleaf Sundew rank among the best. See the full matched list above, each with its own care guide.
Are these plants easy to care for?
Most picks here are beginner-friendly — each card shows its difficulty, light and watering needs so you can match one to your routine.
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