Frequently Asked Questions
Check most frequently asked questions here, if you still need help then please contact us at info@terrartnyc.com
Moss Concepts
No, preserved moss doesn't require watering.
Preserved moss walls can last several years.
Installation is not included.
Order
Feel free to contact us if you have a large or special order, we'll be happy to help.
At the moment, we don't have a physical store. We will be announcing on this website and all our social media when we are listed on a fair, pop-up or special event in the city so you can go and see our terrariums in person. Also, you can visit one of our Partnerts to see our terrarium (s) on dysplay.
Yes, please select pick up option at checkout. Our Workstudio is located at 869 Park Ave - 11206 Brooklyn. Please reach out before to visit us.
Currently we have 3 partners in NYC where you can see part of our terrarium collection.
1- Tend Greenpoint - 252 Franklin St #1L, Brooklyn, NY 11222
2- The Concrete Jungle - 13 Jefferson St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
3- NYBG Gift Shop - 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
Payments
We accept all forms of major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We also accept payments made through PayPal and Venmo.
Changes and Cancellations are allowed no less than 24 hours before your scheduled delivery date. Please contact us at sales@terrartnyc.com as soon as possible if you would like to change or cancel your order. We'll do our best to process your request.
Terrarium Concepts
Terrariums are nothing less than a miniature ecosystem of plants placed in a sealable container and are perfect for indoor spaces. They are commonly used as a decoration or substitute garden in areas with little or limited space like an office or a bedroom. They are self-sustaining which means they required little maintenance if sealed.
Beside plants, Terrariums contain their own soil, air, food, and water, everything they need to thrive. The sealed container creates a unique environment for plant growth where a small scale water cycle takes place thanks to the light and heat entering the terrarium through the transparent walls. Moisture from the soil is taken into the plant through the root system, passes through the leaves by transpiration, evaporates into the air, then condenses on the containers walls due to the limited atmosphere and finally trickles down to the soil and plants to be used again. The photosynthesis process also takes place thanks to the light entering through the glass container.
We can't forecast a terrariums life span since it's as unpredictable as life itself. If they are cared for properly, though, they can last a couple years. Some models of sealed terrariums have lasted for more than two decades. Follow your tailored CARE TIPS guide to keep them healthy.
Given their self-nourishing nature, closed terrariums need minimal care, that's why they are the perfect choice for people with a busy schedule. We do recommend, at least once a month, taking off the container lid for about 10-20 minutes to let it air out and remove excess of moisture. Follow the tips described on our CARE TIPS section to make them stay healthy and vibrant.
Yes, they do. When terrariums are closed, air is trapped. Plants in closed terrariums recycle this air, which means they use the carbon dioxide and light during the day, sunlight promotes the production of oxygen and food (sugars) through photosynthesis. Then at night they use oxygen and produce carbon dioxide.
Given the temperature difference between the terrarium and the room where it's placed, you all notice some fog appearing on the walls of the container due to condensation. This is completely normal, and it is part of the small scale water cycle taking place inside the mini ecosystem. If instead, you see water drops running down the walls of the container, chances are there's too much moisture inside. Proceed to take off the lid for a couple hours to let some of the moisture to evaporate and put it back on.
Workshops
A Private classes can accommodate 2 to 15 people.