wrong container type on Terrarium
Quick answer
If your Terrarium has wrong container type, the most likely cause is: Succulents and air plants in closed containers develop fungal infections within 7-14 days due to trapped humidity causing cell wall breakdown. Conversely, mosses and ferns in open containers suffer from desiccation within 24-48 hours
Start here:
- 1. Open containers (no lid): Use for ALL succulents, cacti, and air plants for air circulation
- 2. Closed containers (sealed): Use for mosses, ferns, and tropical plants requiring 60-80% humidity
Why Terrarium gets wrong container type
Succulents and air plants in closed containers develop fungal infections within 7-14 days due to trapped humidity causing cell wall breakdown. Conversely, mosses and ferns in open containers suffer from desiccation within 24-48 hours
How to reverse wrong container type on Terrarium
- 1
Open containers (no lid): Use for ALL succulents, cacti, and air plants for air circulation
- 2
Closed containers (sealed): Use for mosses, ferns, and tropical plants requiring 60-80% humidity
- 3
Glass magnifies sunlight creating oven effect - place terrariums in indirect light only
- 4
For humidity control: open lid weekly briefly to prevent mold buildup
Keep wrong container type off this Terrarium
Match container to plant type: open for drought-lovers (succulents, air plants), closed for humidity-lovers (moss, ferns). Never place succulents in closed containers.