Terrarium Advice

Terrariums are a fantastic way to bring a touch of the exotic into your home, letting you grow tropical flowers and plants (which are unable to grow in the outdoor, UK climate) in your front-room.

What are Terrariums?

Terrariums are glass (or plastic) enclosures similar to traditional fish tanks in appearance. Where they differ from Vivariums is that Terrariums are humid and kept at a constant temperature and are absent of large quantities of water and fish! Terrariums simulate the tropical conditions that many of the world’s most fantastic plants thrive in. Through a process of planting and maintenance you are able to grow and sustain all manner of plant life such as the Bird Nest Sansevieria, Miniature Peperomia, Podocarpus, the Cobra Lily and many more.

How to maintain Terrariums?

Maintaining your terrarium needn’t be a chore. By following some simple do’s and don’t you can help your terrarium thrive:

Do water/spray regularly to keep the atmosphere humid
Don’t over water so that the ground becomes like a bog
Do use a small, low power fan to circulate air and prevent the build up of mildew
Don’t over plant your terrarium; remember less is more
Don’t put your terrarium in direct sunlight

What sized Terrarium is best?

Terrariums can bought in various sizes with smaller Terrariums recommended for beginners and large, unique terrariums suitable for more advanced indoor gardeners. Swell UK have a selection of affordable terrariums for all skill levels.

Terrariums and Accessories

Online superstore Swell Reptiles is fast becoming the UK's most popular one stop shop for Reptile, Amphibian and Snake keepers in the UK. For specialist advice about Terrariums and keeping reptiles or amphibians as pets, call us on 08456 589 599