Terrarium gardening is used to help plants grow which need higher-than-usual humidity. You can build a terrarium using bottles, fish bowls or aquariums, and even jars.
Terrariums are a visual treat, and everything is miniaturized. It is a good idea to start planning with a drawing of where plants will go. Use something special as a focal point, and then decide on the location of plants. Large terrariums are better for fruit that grow vertically, like dwarf trees.
Now, here’s a list of 8 edible plants that grow well in an indoor terrarium.
1. Creeping figs
The smaller versions of this plant do well in terrariums. They prefer indirect sunlight, and can handle some shade.
2. Thyme
Thyme doesn’t really like soggy roots. Place thyme in a drier area of the terrarium, like on a mound. It requires at least 6 hours of sunlight, however, indirect light is fine.
3. Varieties of tomatoes
Small types of tomatoes, like Tiny Tim, do very well in a terrarium. These types of tomatoes don’t need as much light as other tomatoes, making them easy to care for.
4. Dwarf pineapple
Dwarf pineapples can grow from 18 to 20 inches tall. They are sun-loving plants.
5. Mint
Mint is an easy herb to grow indoors and does well in a terrarium. Mint needs indirect sunlight and it requires moist but not soggy soil.
6. Dwarf tophat blueberries
This plant needs an open terrarium, meaning no lid. It takes a few years to fully mature, but produces edible blueberries. Provide full sunlight to make it happy.
7. Oregano
Oregano grows well with thyme and sage. It likes well-drained soil that dries out between waterings.
8. Sage
This aromatic, tasty herb grows well in a terrarium because it likes a bit of humidity. Sage also requires plenty of sunlight, around 6-8 hours. Sage needs well-draining soil as well.