Medium Recycled Glass Bell Terrariums
Assorted Miniature Orchids, Tropical Plants & Living Moss
Height: 23 cm | Maximum Width: 21 cm | Recycled Glass
A little piece of the tropical forest, beautifully captured in glass.
These charming, rounded terrariums bring the beauty of a miniature tropical forest into a wonderfully compact space. Crafted from recycled glass, their softly curved bell-shaped bodies create a beautiful view into a tiny living landscape, while the narrow opening at the top allows just enough airflow to maintain a balanced, semi-closed ecosystem.
Each terrarium is individually planted and composed by Living Art, featuring its own unique combination of living mosses, miniature orchids, tropical plants, and natural decorative elements.
Depending on the arrangement, your terrarium may feature delicate miniature orchids, velvety jewel orchids, small ferns, creeping tropical plants, or other interesting tropical greenery. Living moss is always an essential part of the landscape, bringing softness, texture, and that wonderful forest-floor feeling.
Some arrangements are lush and densely planted, while others feature interesting pieces of wood, delicate foliage, and carefully positioned natural details.
No two terrariums are exactly alike.
Why I Love These
There's something lovely about the proportions of these smaller bell terrariums. Their rounded shape creates a generous little forest floor, while their compact height makes them easy to display on shelves, desks, side tables, or anywhere that could use a touch of living green.
I particularly love how the curved glass frames the tiny landscape inside, drawing your eye to the moss, miniature plants, and natural details.
The recycled glass adds its own character, with subtle variations that make each piece feel a little more organic and unique.
They're small enough to fit comfortably into everyday spaces, yet large enough to create a beautifully detailed miniature ecosystem.
A Little Ecosystem of Its Own
These terrariums are designed as semi-closed ecosystems, allowing minimal air exchange through the narrow opening at the top.
The glass helps retain humidity, creating a sheltered environment for moisture-loving tropical plants and mosses.
Once established and balanced, they require very little intervention.
Prefer a fully closed ecosystem? A suitable cork or glass stopper may be added on request, depending on availability and the needs of the plants inside.
Light
Bright to medium indirect light is ideal.
Avoid direct sunlight, which can quickly overheat the glass.
Suitable for well-lit offices and indoor spaces away from direct sun.
Water & Moisture
Use reverse osmosis or distilled water only.
These terrariums are designed to retain moisture and should require very little additional watering once established.
Monitor the moss, plants, and drainage layer to determine when water may be needed.
If the drainage layer becomes completely dry or the moss shows signs of insufficient moisture, add a small amount of water at a time.
Water must remain within the bottom drainage layer and must never rise into the soil layer.
Avoid overwatering, as excessive moisture can encourage rot and mould.
Depending on the plants and conditions in your home, your terrarium may go for months without needing additional water.
Condensation
Light condensation, especially in the mornings and evenings, is normal and healthy.
Persistent heavy condensation may indicate excessive moisture or heat.
If needed, allow the terrarium to air naturally through its opening until the moisture balance improves.
Temperature
Best kept at comfortable indoor temperatures appropriate for the plants in the arrangement.
Avoid heaters, fireplaces, direct sunlight, and areas with strong temperature fluctuations.
If the glass feels warm to the touch, move the terrarium to a cooler position.
Care & Maintenance
Care Level: Very Low
No regular airing is usually necessary when kept semi-closed.
Occasional trimming may be needed as plants grow and establish themselves.
Small amounts of natural plant decay are part of a healthy ecosystem, but excessive decaying material should be removed.
With the right placement and moisture balance, these terrariums can thrive with very little attention.
Each terrarium comes with a general care guide to help you understand and maintain your little ecosystem.
Each Terrarium Includes
A medium-sized, rounded recycled glass container (approximately 23 cm high × 21 cm maximum diameter)
Assorted living mosses
A selection of miniature orchids and/or tropical plants, depending on the arrangement
A carefully layered drainage and substrate system
Natural decorative elements such as stones, bark, or wood
A general terrarium care guide
Please Note
The product photographs show examples of our Medium Recycled Glass Bell Terrarium collection.
Every terrarium is individually made, so the plant selection, moss varieties, decorative details, and overall arrangement may vary depending on available stock.
As these containers are made from recycled glass, slight variations or small imperfections in the glass may occur, adding to their individual character.
Once your order is placed, we'll share photographs of the terrariums currently available so you can choose your favourite.
Lead Time: If no pre-built terrariums are available, please allow approximately 2 weeks for your terrarium to be specially created and established before collection.
A cork or glass stopper can also be requested if you'd prefer a fully closed terrarium, subject to compatibility, plant requirements, and availability.
