Terrarium Plant Kit

Terrarium Plant Kit - Live Plants For Terrariums

Our Terrarium plant kit is a collected live sampler kit of lichens, mosses, and plants found deep in the woods in the Tennessee mountains. Bailey takes great pride in collecting each one fresh and shipping it directly to your home or office. These are not prefab kits; they are real live plants in these kits derived from the forest floor, where reptiles live. She sees lizards, frogs, and often a small turtle while collecting these terrarium kits.

Have you ever been hiking along creeks and forest trails, marveling at the little wonders around you (fun mushrooms, soft mosses, cool rocks, etc.) and wished you could capture the forest treasures and take them home?

Terrarium Plant Kits are Perfect For Reptiles and Amfibians

TN Nursery offers the Terrarium Plant Kit to help you build and capture the magic of these memories for your own home or space. Made with wild-caught, local items, this kit is complete with all the organic wonders a micro-environment needs: a mix of lichens, varieties of fresh living moss, mushrooms (such as Turkey Tail), rocks, and small groundcovers.

Everyone loves Bailey's terrarium plant kits. She's never had any complaints even with one and sells hundreds of them per year. Please be considerate and only order 3 or less because she works long hours in the office and warehouse and gets these in her spare time or on lunch break. She does this for a hobby and loves it, so please, do not be surprised if we refund you and cancel your order if there are a lot of orders for them. She tries to fulfill every order but sometimes gets overwhelmed, especially in Spring when it's very busy.

Terrarium Plant Kit Requirements

Because this terrarium will contain living mosses, it is important to maintain high humidity levels. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight, as this can hinder the growth of the plants by increasing the temperature too much. Just keep the environment full of moisture and watch how little critters love their new habitat.

Terrarium Plant Kit Instructions and Maintenance

This Terrarium Plant Kit is complete with all living components needed, but the container and substrate are not included. To contain the living masterpiece, seek a sealed glass container to maintain the necessary humidity to keep the ecosystem self-sufficient. Even a recycled jar works wonderfully! To allow for healthy drainage and prevent waterlogging, place a small layer of pebbles or rocks at the bottom of the container. On top of that, put a small layer of peat or sphagnum moss.

Add a small layer of soil, and then you are free to add living mosses and all the other living components of your kit! Decorate with small stones, twigs, or whatever else tickles your fancy - this is your micro-habitat to customize and enjoy. Be sure to give a healthy misting before sealing.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Terrarium Plant Kit

Enjoy a mini oasis on your desk or any other space you want to breathe life into. Please limit your order to five kits, as these are specially and thoughtfully made by our staff. The Terrarium Plant Kit is limited in quantity, so order yours today!

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

How to Grow and Care for Specialty Plants for Specific Causes

Specialty plants serve meaningful purposes beyond beauty—whether it's attracting pollinators, repelling pests, preventing erosion, feeding wildlife, or creating habitat. To grow them successfully, start by understanding the specific goal of your planting. For example, milkweed and bee balm are best for pollinator gardens, while vetiver and creeping juniper are ideal for erosion control. Choose plants that are well-suited to your USDA zone, soil type, and light conditions to ensure long-term success.

Prepare the soil by enriching it with compost and ensuring good drainage. Plant during the recommended season—usually early spring or fall—and space according to mature size to prevent overcrowding. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish, then reduce frequency once the plants are settled. Mulching helps conserve moisture and keeps weeds at bay.

Minimal pruning and occasional fertilizing will keep most specialty plants healthy. Whether you’re supporting bees, deterring deer, or stabilizing a hillside, these plants are powerful tools in building a purpose-driven, eco-friendly garden.

Shipping date depends on the date displayed and chosen when you order from the product's page.

We only accept returns on plants verified dead. If you think your plants have died, we offer a 1 year warranty, please use use this File a Claim Link to verify dead plants and start with return warranty process.