Welcome to the wonderful , creative world of terrariums ! ( Photo : J Brew / Flickr ) This gorgeous house - shaped terrarium serves as a greenhouse for this collection of succulents . ( Photo : aon 168 / Shutterstock ) A terrarium made from a light bulb ? That ' s one bright idea ! ( Photo : Karsten / Flickr ) The leafy plants in these gallon glass jugs are known as parlor palms , and they make excellent terrarium plants . ( Photo : Teri Lynn / Flickr ) Who needs a goldfish when you can have an awesome terrarium instead ? ( Photo : AzureFantoccini / Flickr ) On a budget but still want a great terrarium ? Don ' t be afraid to recycle a jar gathering dust around your house ! ( Photo : Gergely Hideg / Flickr ) Totoro the forest spirit passes the time in a tiny spherical terrarium . ( Photo : katrina . alana / Flickr ) Successful terrariums require multiple layers , including rocks , soil and ( this is very important ) charcoal ! ( Photo : Gaye Launder / Flickr ) Maximize the visual impact of your terrarium by choosing a diverse variety of plant species . ( Photo : Sonny Abesamis / Flickr ) Terrariums come in all sizes ! ( Photo : ElizaIO / Flickr ) Add a little character to your terrarium by adding in little figurines alongside the moss and succulents . ( Photo : Lindsey Turner / Flickr ) Making terrariums is surprisingly addictive , and once you start , you ' ll soon find your windowsills covered in them ! ( Photo : ramsey beyer / Flickr ) For the failed hobby aquarist — transform your aquarium tank into a dry terrarium . ( Photo : Anthony Jones / Flickr ) Beautiful hanging terrariums shaped like tear drops . ( Photo : Michael Gordon / Shutterstock ) Succulents are great plants for terrariums , and best of all , there ' s so many different species to choose from ! ( Photo : Alice Carrier / Flickr ) Have old glass milk jugs gathering dust ? Transform them into a series of terrariums ! ( Photo : kwabenz / Shutterstock ) Large glass jars with lids give you the option of having sealed and unsealed terrariums . ( Photo : aon 168 / Shutterstock ) What are you waiting for ? The terrarium of your dreams is calling your name ! ( Photo : Eli Christman / Flickr )