Balle Planted Terrarium – Aged Cork
The Balle Planted Terrarium – Aged Cork creates a miniature living landscape inside a beautifully rounded glass vessel, finished with a substantial aged cork lid. Planted with a changing selection of small tropical plants, each terrarium is individually composed and will vary slightly, making every one unique.
Designed as a closed terrarium, the sealed environment recycles moisture between the compost, plants and glass. Once the moisture level has settled, it requires very little watering, making it an impressive but surprisingly low-maintenance way to enjoy indoor plants.
Where to Position Your Terrarium
Place in bright, indirect light, away from strong direct sunlight and heat sources such as radiators. Direct sun can quickly raise the temperature inside the sealed glass and damage the plants.
A position with plenty of natural light but no prolonged direct sun is ideal. Avoid very dark corners, as the plants still need sufficient light to grow.
How to Water a Closed Terrarium
A healthy closed terrarium should need very little additional water. Light condensation on part of the glass is normal and shows that moisture is circulating within the terrarium.
If there has been no condensation for several days and the compost appears dry, remove the cork and add only a small amount of water using a fine mister. It is much easier to add more water later than to correct an overwatered terrarium.
What If There Is Too Much Condensation?
If the glass remains heavily misted or covered with large water droplets throughout the day, remove the cork for a few hours to allow some excess moisture to escape. Replace the lid once the condensation has reduced.
Occasional light condensation is part of a healthy closed terrarium and does not need to be wiped away.
Why You'll Love It
- Ready-planted closed terrarium
- Rounded glass design with textured aged cork lid
- Creates its own humid miniature growing environment
- Needs very little watering once established
- Each terrarium contains an individually selected mix of plants
- A distinctive living centrepiece for shelves, desks and side tables
- Makes a beautiful gift for plant lovers
Terrarium Details
Width: approx. 19cm
Height: approx. 22cm
Plants: Selected varieties; individual terrariums will vary
Type: Closed planted terrarium
Lid: Aged cork
Collection & Edinburgh Delivery
Because this is a planted glass terrarium, it is available for collection from our Edinburgh shop or local hand delivery within Edinburgh. It is not suitable for standard postal delivery.
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Standard UK Delivery
Tracked delivery within 1–3 working days to most UK postcodes (excl. Northern Ireland).
Orders under £15 – £5.95
Orders £15–£34.99 – £4.95
Orders £35–£49.99 – £3.95
Orders £50+ – FREE
Local Hand Delivery (Edinburgh)
£8.95 flat rate. Monday–Friday delivery to EH1–EH22, EH28 and EH29. Select your delivery date at checkout. This service is for large plants, terrariums and fragile items.
Store Pickup
Free collection within 1 hour from our St Vincent Street shop (EH3 6SH).
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Care Instructions
Light
Prefers bright, indirect light. Do not place in direct sunlight as this can scorch the plants and also create too high a temperature inside the vessel.
Water
Terrariums rarely require watering if kept sealed. If the soil looks dry, mist water in to the vessel. Pouring water can cause a muddy splash!
Food
Generally, the plants inside a terrarium do not need fed as this can cause them to quickly outgrow the space.
Humidity
If condensation appears on the glass remove the cork until this clears. Too much water in the tearrium will cause the plants to rot.
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