A terrarium (plural: terraria or terrariums) is usually a sealable glass container containing soil and plants, and can be opened for maintenance to access the

The first terrarium was developed by botanist Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward in 1842. Ward had an interest in observing insect behaviour and accidentally left one of the jars

Because of the different conditions within, terrariums can be classified into two types: closed and open. Closed Terraria – Tropical plant varieties, such as