Complete Terrarium Kit - 4 Inch

Create your own miniature living ecosystem with The Tiny Terrarium.

This complete bioactive terrarium starter kit includes a compact 4 × 4 × 4-inch clear enclosure, a live Ficus pumila ‘String of Frogs’ plant, a 25-count culture of Fire Orange Springtails, a halo-style LED grow light, layered growing materials, natural décor, and detailed setup instructions.

Designed for beginners, desktops, shelves, and small spaces, The Tiny Terrarium brings together live plants, bioactive microfauna, and a properly layered growing environment in one compact display.

Everything You Need to Get Started

Each kit includes the primary components needed to build and maintain a miniature planted bioactive terrarium.

• 4 × 4 × 4-inch clear terrarium enclosure
• Live Ficus pumila ‘String of Frogs’ plant
• 25-count Fire Orange Springtail culture — Yuukianura aphoruroides
• Halo-style LED grow light with timer and adjustable brightness
• Bioactive substrate soil
• LECA clay-pebble drainage layer
• Mesh substrate barrier
• Natural cork bark
• Sphagnum moss
• Detailed step-by-step instruction guide

Compact Size, Living Impact

The clear 4 × 4 × 4-inch enclosure is designed to fit comfortably on desks, bookshelves, counters, and other small display areas. Its compact footprint makes it an easy way to bring a living botanical display into spaces where a traditional terrarium would be too large.

• Space-saving: Compact four-inch cube design
• Desktop-friendly: Fits easily into offices and small rooms
• Decorative: Adds a natural, illuminated accent
• Giftable: A distinctive project for plant and terrarium enthusiasts

A Live Bioactive Ecosystem

The included Fire Orange Springtails act as a bioactive cleanup crew. These small orange springtails help consume mold, fungi, and decaying organic material within the terrarium.

The live Ficus pumila ‘String of Frogs’ provides trailing growth, texture, and natural color. Its small, frog-shaped leaves are well suited to the miniature scale of the enclosure.

• Fire Orange Springtails: Yuukianura aphoruroides
• Live terrarium plant: Ficus pumila ‘String of Frogs’
• Bioactive function: Helps manage decaying organic matter
• Natural interest: Creates a visibly living miniature habitat

Halo LED Grow Light

The included halo-style LED grow light sits above the terrarium and provides controlled lighting for the live plant. Adjustable brightness and timer settings make it easier to establish a consistent daily lighting schedule.

• Adjustable brightness: Select the appropriate lighting level
• Timer function: Supports a consistent daily schedule
• Plant support: Provides supplemental light for indoor growth
• Modern appearance: Complements the clean, compact enclosure

Built for Drainage and Moisture Control

The Tiny Terrarium uses a layered foundation designed to separate excess moisture from the planted substrate while supporting healthy root growth.

• LECA drainage layer: Creates space below the soil for excess water
• Mesh barrier: Helps prevent the substrate from mixing into the drainage layer
• Bioactive substrate: Supports the plant and springtail culture
• Sphagnum moss: Helps retain moisture within the planted environment
• Cork bark: Adds natural structure, texture, and surface area

Simple Beginner-Friendly Setup

1. Add the LECA clay pebbles to form the drainage layer.
2. Place the mesh barrier above the LECA.
3. Add the included bioactive substrate soil.
4. Plant the Ficus pumila ‘String of Frogs’.
5. Arrange the cork bark and sphagnum moss.
6. Introduce the Fire Orange Springtail culture.
7. Position the LED grow light and follow the included lighting instructions.

Product Details

• Product name: The Tiny Terrarium
• Product type: Bioactive terrarium starter kit
• Enclosure dimensions: 4 × 4 × 4 inches
• Plant: Ficus pumila ‘String of Frogs’
• Springtail species: Yuukianura aphoruroides
• Springtail quantity: Approximately 25
• Lighting: Halo-style LED grow light with timer and adjustable brightness
• Experience level: Beginner-friendly
• Assembly: Required
• Recommended placement: Indoor desktop, shelf, counter, or display area

Live Arrival and Natural Variation

This kit contains a live plant and live springtails. Plant size, growth pattern, leaf shape, coloration, cork bark shape, and other natural characteristics may vary from the photographs.

Open the package promptly upon arrival and follow the included setup and care instructions. The finished appearance will vary depending on how the natural materials are arranged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the terrarium arrive assembled?
No. The Tiny Terrarium is a DIY starter kit. The included guide walks you through the assembly process.

What plant is included?
The kit includes a live Ficus pumila ‘String of Frogs’ plant.

What type of springtails are included?
The kit includes approximately 25 Fire Orange Springtails, Yuukianura aphoruroides.

What do the springtails do?
Springtails act as a cleanup crew by consuming mold, fungi, and decaying organic material.

Is the grow light included?
Yes. A halo-style LED grow light with timer and adjustable brightness is included.

Is this kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is designed as a compact, beginner-friendly introduction to planted bioactive terrariums.