Hello!

I just built my first terrarium and I'd like to get practical feedback on it.

Plants:

  • Nerve Plant
  • Peperomia Pixie Lime
  • Peperomia Caperara

Layers:

  • Drainage: Rocks (1 in)
  • Boundary: Plastic Wire Mesh
  • Substrate: 3 parts potting mix, 1 part perlite (1.25-1.5 in)
  • Top Soil: Thin layer of potting mix just to conceal the perlite. (0.25 in)
  • Habitable Area (3-4.5 in)

Lighting:

  • Full spectrum circular LED light
  • 100 PPFD and 5 DLI at the top of the terrarium (Measured via Photone app on my phone with paper diffuser)

I plan to add hardscape/rocks after I'm sure that the plants will be happy.

Questions:

  • Did I choose appropriate plants for this size of terrarium or will they outgrow quickly?
  • Is the substrate deep enough for these plants? Their roots are almost in contact with the mesh already.
  • Are these plants compatible with each other? (i.e. they have similar water, humidity, lighting needs)
  • Any tips for maintenance? (e.g. trimming, leaves touching glass, light adjustments, etc.)

by Penguinator_

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