Five colour combinations for a Christmas terrarium, from gold and cream to aubergine and copper, with tips for decorating around the glass.
Which colours suit a Christmas terrarium? Green is already there, so the easiest approach is to pick one or two accent colours that strengthen it: gold, cream, red, silver or terracotta. Below you'll find five colour combinations that work well around a terrarium, with practical tips for applying them without going kitschy or disturbing the ecosystem in the glass.
A terrarium has one big advantage for Christmas decoration: you already start with a colour. The plants, moss and glass form a calm whole, and whatever you add should work with it. For the examples below we use the Sven XL Botanical, a tall, slim bottle made of recycled glass. The DIY kit includes the plants Calathea Lancifolia, a fern and Fittonia White Tiger, three fresh moss balls, terrarium soil, hydro pellets, activated charcoal and a step-by-step guide.
The cork has LED lighting, but it is purely decorative. The LED cork gives no grow light and doesn't replace daylight. Put the terrarium somewhere bright and use the LED cork for atmosphere only.
Before you look at the five combinations, three rules of thumb that apply to all of them:
Classic and warm. Use small gold baubles, a cream ribbon and a few white LED candles. The gold picks up the light from a string of fairy lights and makes the green of the Fittonia stand out. This combination suits almost any interior.
The true Christmas classic. A few red accents, such as a ribbon or a single red bauble, are enough: red is strong and takes over quickly. A sprig of pine beside the bottle strengthens the Christmas tone without making the terrarium look green on green.
Earthy and cosy. Combine terracotta pots, cinnamon sticks and dried orange slices. This palette works well with a wooden shelf or a dark wall and gives the terrarium a warm, natural look.
Cool and calm. Think white baubles, silver details and clear glass. This palette works best in a bright room and lets the green of the plants be the only real colour. It gives a modern, Scandinavian Christmas look.
For those who want something a little different. Copper baubles and a dark aubergine or espresso-brown backdrop create a rich, theatrical mood. Copper blends beautifully into the warm glow of fairy lights.
A calm backdrop lets the terrarium stand out best. Place the bottle on a shelf, sideboard or Christmas table with some free space on one side.
Lay a thin string of warm white fairy lights loosely along the shelf, not tight around the glass. Put it on a timer.
Start with larger objects at the back, then place smaller details toward the front. Keep the number of items limited.
After the holidays you take the decoration away and the terrarium simply stays where it is, which keeps maintenance simple.
Looking for an idea for the festive table itself? In our article on the perfect Christmas table with terrariums you can read how to use a terrarium as a centrepiece.
Gold, cream and terracotta combine most easily with green. Red works if you use it sparingly.
It's better not to. Keep decoration outside the glass so the ecosystem stays undisturbed and you can easily clear the decor away later.
No, the LED cork is decorative only and gives no grow light. A bright spot with daylight remains important.
Very little. A closed terrarium largely regulates its own water and humidity. Open the bottle for a few hours about once a month to air it.
Ready to try your favourite palette? Browse our collection of Christmas terrariums and build your own Christmas decor in glass.
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