How do I take care of my terrarium?
Caring for most of our terrariums is super simple, in a nutshell, you don't. Some terrariums may need watering every few weeks. If something dramatic and mysterious happens feel free to email us!
Where should I keep my terrarium?
When you are deciding where to keep you terrarium, find a place with bright but indirect sunlight. If you must keep it in a place without much light, you may way to put it outside in the shade for a few days every couple of weeks to refresh it. Whatever you do, do not put it in direct sunlight. This will fry it within a few hours.
What about water?
As you are enjoying your terrarium, you will notice condensation on the glass. This is good, it confirms the sustainability of your little ecosystem. If the walls of your terrarium are dry, you may want to open the top and give it a few spritzes of distilled water to keep it moist. If you like taking the top off and poking around in there, you may have to do this more often. Do your best to use distilled water, as the calcium and chlorine can build up and harm the moss. However tap water is better than no water at all, so use your best judgment(you probably can get away with tap water every now and again).
Some terrariums need more attention.
If you own one of our terrariums with a silver coaster base, it will dry out secretly from the bottom, never showing sighs of distress until it is too late. Making an effort to give it a bit of water every two weeks will keep it healthy. Hold the terrarium at 45 degree angle over a sink, trickle distilled water down the side of the glass into the crevice between the glass and the silver lip. It won't need much ( maybe 2 ounces) and be sure to use distilled water!
Oops! I totally poured a whole cup of water into my terrarium!
In case of an accidental flood, don't be afraid to tilt your terrarium to pour out the access water. Then leave the top off allowing for the excess to evaporate ( a coupla days topless usually does the trick.)
Something turned brown, is it dead?
Most likely, no. Plants in your terrarium go through phases as a natural part of their life cycle. If some plant or leaf in your terrarium has turned brown and you don't like it, feel free to remove it with scissors or tweezers. Some mosses may turn brown as a part of their life cycle, and will do so regardless of the moisture level. If some dramatic change occurs in your terrarium, feel free to email us a picture, and ask us about it, we would love to hear from you!
Write us an email, send us a picture, ask us a question!
Tamara's email is : theclaspofisi@gmail.com
Catherine's email is: Robotroadkill@gmail.com
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