Giant Planted Terrarium
The Giant Planted Terrarium is an impressive large-scale closed terrarium designed to create a real living statement in the home. Its substantial 40cm glass vessel is individually planted with a changing selection of tropical plants, creating a lush miniature landscape with far more presence than a standard tabletop terrarium.
Each Giant Terrarium is individually composed, so the exact mix, size and arrangement of plants will naturally vary. Its generous proportions make it particularly suited to a large sideboard, console, table or other position where the planting can be appreciated as a feature in its own right.
How Does a Closed Terrarium Work?
Once sealed, moisture circulates between the compost, plants and glass, creating a naturally humid miniature growing environment. A well-balanced closed terrarium therefore requires very little additional watering once established.
Where to Position Your Terrarium
Place in bright, indirect light and keep away from prolonged direct sunlight. Strong sun can rapidly increase the temperature inside the glass and damage the plants.
Keep away from radiators and other strong heat sources, and avoid very dark positions. A bright room with plenty of natural light but no intense direct sun is ideal.
How to Water a Closed Terrarium
A closed terrarium should need very little watering. Light condensation on part of the glass is normal and indicates that moisture is circulating within the terrarium.
If there has been little or no condensation for several days and the compost appears dry, remove the lid and add only a small amount of water using a fine mister. Water sparingly: it is much easier to add a little more later than to correct an overwatered terrarium.
What If There Is Too Much Condensation?
If the glass remains heavily misted or covered with large droplets throughout the day, remove the lid for a few hours to allow excess moisture to escape. Replace it once the condensation has reduced.
Occasional light condensation is completely normal and does not need to be wiped away.
Why You'll Love It
- Extra-large ready-planted closed terrarium
- Impressive 40cm × 40cm glass vessel
- Creates a lush miniature tropical landscape
- Requires very little watering once established
- Each terrarium contains an individually selected plant arrangement
- Generous scale makes it a genuine living statement piece
- A particularly special and unusual plant gift
Terrarium Details
Width: approx. 40cm
Height: approx. 40cm
Plants: Selected varieties; individual terrariums will vary
Type: Large closed planted terrarium
Collection & Edinburgh Delivery
Because of its size, weight and planted glass construction, the Giant Terrarium 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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