Hi Corry,

You can be pretty sure that the plants in Walmart, Home Depot and Menards are not true miniatures. They will all grow up eventually. You need to go someplace where they sell true miniature plants. Here are few places that have miniature plants.

The Violet Barn - Look under Terrarium and Miniature Plants.

Lyndon Lyon - Click on online store and then click on terrarium plants.

Black Jungle - They also have some small terrarium plants.

I hope this helps!

Larry

Thank you so much!

Hi....look for places the sell plants for fairy gardens.....lots of mini plants there...I have found some really nice ground cover plants that are very small with tiny leaves....just a idea.....this coming spring I am going to get some and make a fairy garden in a terrarium...I have 2, 5 gal jars one is the shape a car, the other is a pig.......linda

Even with the sites Larry mentioned, you would be best off -- before purchasing -- make a list of the plants you are interested in and contact the vendor to inquire just how big (tall and wide) the plant(s) will get. Then use those measurements to determine what will fit in your container.

*Note: Generally speaking, cacti and succulents are NOT good candidates for terrariums -- especially if this is your first terr.