Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila
ClosedOpenMedium
A vigorous little climber that will scramble over hardscape and up the glass. Trim it to keep it in check.
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For bowls and mid-size vessels with a little more room, these plants bring a bit more presence without taking over.
10 plants below. Tap any photo for the full plant page and its care notes.
Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum
ClosedMedium
Gorgeous, airy fronds — but famously fussy about humidity. A closed terrarium is the one place it reliably thrives.
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Rex Begonia (mini)
Begonia rex
ClosedMedium
Grown for jaw-dropping leaf colour — silver, plum, emerald. Loves humidity, hates soggy crowns.
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Jewel Orchid
Ludisia discolor
ClosedMedium
Grown for velvety dark leaves with pinstripe veins rather than flowers. A striking centrepiece.
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Pothos (mini)
Epipremnum aureum
ClosedOpenMedium
Nearly unkillable. Handles almost any conditions and grows fast — a safe first plant. Pinch it back often.
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Arrowhead Vine (mini)
Syngonium podophyllum
ClosedOpenMedium
Arrow-shaped leaves in green, pink or cream. Grows quickly, so keep the compact varieties and prune.
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English Ivy (mini)
Hedera helix
OpenMedium
Classic trailing vine. Prefers airflow — in a sealed jar it can rot, so keep it to open setups.
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Jade Plant (mini)
Crassula ovata
OpenMedium
Plump little tree-like succulent. Store-water leaves mean it hates humidity — open, dry, and bright only.
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Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
ClosedMedium
Broad, glossy, ripple-edged fronds unfurling from a central rosette. Architectural and forgiving — one of the easiest ferns.
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Tropical Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes
ClosedMedium
Dangling jug-shaped traps on a trailing vine. Loves the warmth and high humidity of a closed terrarium; distilled water only, never fertilise.
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