Care guide
Easy care, from day one.
What to do when it arrives, every week, and once a month.
- Water Few drops weekly
- Lamp 8โ10 h a day
- Room 18โ27ยฐC ยท 65โ80ยฐF
Your care routine
Day one, then once a week.
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Day one
Unbox and settle in
- Lift it out by the base, not the glass
- Pick a spot out of direct sun
- Plug in the lamp and switch it on
- No water for the first week
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Every week
Water and a quick look
- A few drops on the moss and soil
- Skip it if the glass is foggy
- Wipe the inside of the glass if needed
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Every month
A little tidy
- Trim leaves touching the glass
- Pick out any brown bits
- Turn it a quarter so it grows evenly
The short version
Keep it alive. It's easy.
Do
- A few drops of water once a week
- Lamp on 8โ10 hours a day
- Keep it at room temperature
- Trim leaves that touch the glass
Don't
- Put it in direct sunlight
- Pour water over the leaves
- Place it by a heater or AC vent
- Add plant food or fertiliser
Quick check-up
What are you seeing?
Foggy glass is a good sign.
It means the little water cycle inside is working. If it stays foggy all day, skip this week's water and it will clear as the moisture settles.
Usually a little too dry.
Add a few extra drops this week and make sure it isn't sitting in direct sun. Trim brown patches; fresh green grows back.
Too much water, most of the time.
Lift it out gently with a cotton bud and skip watering for a week. If it keeps coming back, send us a photo.
Check water and light.
Yellow leaves usually mean too much water or not enough light. Hold back water for a week and keep the lamp on 8โ10 hours a day. Snip yellow leaves at the base.
They're reaching for light.
Turn the terrarium a quarter each month and keep the lamp centred above it so the plants grow straight.
Still not sure?
Send us a photo at support@calmyr.com. Your world is covered by the 1-Year Alive Promise.