I was given this glass orb with succulents in it as a house warming gift 3 years ago. It died pretty quickly with the succulents and then I never did anything with it, until recently I saw terrarium posts and decided to go for it. I only looked up what low airflow plants existed and went to a nursery picking up plants that looked similar. I also grabbed some moss from nature and threw it in! Some plants have definitely had moments of struggle, but mostly it seems to be growing just fine in a bit of potting dirt. Low effort success I guess.
It does have a lid as well, but I try to give it air often when I notice a lot of condensation occurring in the orb.
If anyone has any feedback, I’d take it!
by StormyWeather15
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Hey StormyWeather15
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1.date of creation: April 2025
2.plants in build: they were just listed as “fairy plants” at pikes nursery. I know some are the pink nerve plant, moon plant pilea microphylla, fern, moss, and unsure on others
3.light source: indirect light from windows
4.water cycle: tap water in a spray bottle when it looks dry
5.Substrate medium: miracle grow potting mix fast draining formula with a few rocks in it.
6.Enclosure size: probably 8-10 gallons