Closed terrariums recreate the humid conditions of a tropical environment, making them perfect for moisture-loving plants. Choosing the right plants helps create a healthy ecosystem that can thrive for years with minimal maintenance.

Some of the best plants for closed terrariums include:

• Fittonia, colorful veined leaves that love humidity
• Mini Ferns, soft textured foliage perfect for forest-style terrariums
• Peperomia, compact tropical plants with unique leaf patterns
• Begonias, vibrant foliage with dramatic textures and colors
• Selaginella, moss-like tropical greenery ideal for humidity
• Mosses, help retain moisture while creating a lush natural landscape
• Syngonium, arrow-shaped leaves that add tropical structure
• Creeping Ivy,  trailing vines that create a wild rainforest effect
• Cryptanthus, colorful star-shaped bromeliads for accent plants
• Anubias & Bucephalandra,  slow-growing tropical plants often used in bioactive ecosystems

These tropical plants thrive in indirect light and enclosed environments where moisture naturally cycles through evaporation and condensation.

At Terrart NYC, we use many of these tropical varieties in our workshops, DIY kits, and custom terrarium designs to create lush miniature ecosystems inspired by nature.