Deep in the heart of Delhi, a quiet green revolution is taking root. Wellness seekers are flocking to local terrarium workshops to unplug, destress, and literally get back to their roots. More than a trendy home decor piece, building these miniature ecosystems forces you to slow down and cultivate patience. Tending to your tiny glass jungle – a gentle splash of water here, a light prune there – turns plant care into a soothing, daily mindfulness ritual.‘What people take home is more than an object’Anuj Thakur, a Gurgaon-based terrarium expert, shares, “It’s an opportunity to share a way of experiencing nature. What people take home is more than an object. They leave with a deeper appreciation for how landscapes come together, how nature changes over time, and how a small piece of that experience can exist within their own space.”Getting your hands dirty is the tactile appeal of workshops. Farial Sabrina, a terrarium expert who regularly hosts workshops in South Delhi, says, “What brings people to the workshop is doing something that is very different from their normal workday – touching the soil with your hands, mixing the layers, placing a two-inch plant exactly where you want it. That level of detail pulls you completely out of your head. People tell us it’s the first time in a long while they’ve been so focused on something so small and so quiet.”
As Delhiites adopt new wellness rituals, terrariums are rapidly taking root in the city (Pics: @troveexperiences, @planterie)
‘Terrariums enhance mindfulness’Anusha Gupta, a women’s life coach who made a bell jar terrarium at a workshop, shares, “The terrarium making workshop was a very unique experience for me. It helps to be entirely present and focused in the moment. When you touch the small plants, their textures, and see the soothing colours of plants, it’s calming. I went to the workshop alone, and that really helped me relax. It added not just to my work table as a unique decor piece, but every time I see the mini forest on the table it immediately resets my mood.”
Terrariums can reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and improve mental health. There is a beautiful wall art for my office space with preserved moss. It serves as a visual break from screens and immediately lifts the mood of the employees in the office
Bharti Singh, an art consultant
‘Plants bring positive energy’Delhiites are adding a terrarium to their desks in a quiet moment of selfcare. Sanjay Bhandari, founder of a gifting studio, says, “Having a green plant at your desk brings positive energy. If you have a terrarium on your desk, you take care of it, water it – it becomes a daily ritual. It’s one of the best things to have around you, especially for calmness.” From aesthetics to cleaner air, plants are known to add a multitude of benefits to your space. “Terrariums also have a strong design appeal – people get to make something that’s both functional and beautiful, and they take home a piece that reflects their own choices and aesthetic,” notes Devshree Erande, experience designer, Trove Experiences.
By mimicking larger ecosystems, terrariums offer a hands-on lesson in living in harmony with nature (Pics: @troveexperiences, @wildroots)
‘Unlike plants, terrariums are low-effort“Caring for a plant doesn’t allow for procrastination. If it needs water, pruning or fertiliser, you can’t put it off for later because the plant depends on you. Looking after plants teaches discipline and consistency. They remind you that you’re responsible for another living thing. Those small acts of care every day make all the difference,” Sanjay shares.Devshree adds, “Unlike a high-maintenance plant, a terrarium is low-effort, which makes it accessible even for people who don’t see themselves as ‘plant people’. It gives them a point of connection with something alive, without adding pressure to their day.”
