Terrarium Care
The first step to consider when owning a terrarium is adhering to the correcting lighting needs. Correct lighting ensures the plant will efficiently undergo photosynthesis; a process where plants convert light energy into their own food for growth and development.
Without the correct lighting needs, your plants will start to die off and the ecosystem will begin to rot. Maintaining the most suitable lighting needs will help lengthen the longevity of your terrarium!
Lighting
Bright Indirect Light
Bright indirect light means your terrarium has an unobstructed sky view without the direct sun rays hitting the glass.
Dry or Succulent terrariums can withstand a little bit more direct sun, but limit sun exposure to no more than 5 hours.
Filtered/diffused light
Dappled light are direct sun rays that have been diffused through a curtain or dappled sun rays through blinds (plants love this).
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This type of lighting is very good for terrariums since it mimics the lighting of their natural environment i.e. forests, savannah, or desert. (Think of light flowing through a tree canopy).
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The added striation of direct sun encourages stronger plant growth, while still maintaining a cool temperature from the shade.
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If your terrarium is sitting in direct sun, limit sun exposure to no more than 3 hours.
Bright indirect light
Filtered/Dappled Light
