Terrarium Egg | Planted Glass Terrarium
The Terrarium Egg is a compact planted glass terrarium with a beautifully rounded egg-shaped design and removable glass top. Filled with a changing selection of small tropical plants and natural moss, it creates a miniature living landscape that brings greenery to shelves, desks and side tables without taking up much space.
Designed as a closed terrarium, the enclosed glass creates a humid environment in which moisture continually circulates between the compost, plants and glass. Once the moisture balance has settled, it requires very little watering.
Where to Position Your Terrarium
Place in bright, indirect light and keep away from prolonged direct sunlight. Strong sun can quickly raise the temperature inside the glass and damage the plants.
Keep away from radiators and other 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 additional water. 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 and moss appear dry, lift off the glass top and add only a small amount of water using a fine mister. Water sparingly, as overwatering is much harder to correct than slight dryness.
What If There Is Too Much Condensation?
If the glass remains heavily fogged or covered with large droplets throughout the day, remove the glass top for a few hours to allow excess moisture to escape. Replace it 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
- Distinctive egg-shaped glass design
- Removable glass top
- Planted with small tropical plants and natural moss
- Requires very little watering once established
- Compact size ideal for shelves, desks and smaller spaces
- Each terrarium is individually planted and will vary slightly
- Makes a lovely living gift
Terrarium Details
Diameter: approx. 13cm
Height: approx. 20cm
Plants: Selected varieties; individual terrariums will vary
Type: Closed planted terrarium
Top: Removable glass
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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