Scale is everything in miniature garden . Here are some of the best choices for fairy gardens , terrarium , and other petite plantings .
‘Christmas Tree’ Joseph’s Coat
This midget , cone-shaped plant displays densely cluster foliage and does n’t postulate steady pinching to continue small . Preferring moist soil , this miniature garden plant will stomach some shade .
Name : Alternanthera’Christmas Tree '
visible light : Sun
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Zones:9 - 10
‘Sparkler’ Mondo Grass
Also known as mondo locoweed , this little plant make the flavour of fountain Mary Jane in miniature landscape . Tiny white peak are hold richly on the plant , followed by blue berries .
Name : Ophiopogon chingii’Sparkler '
Light : Shade / Sun
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Zones:5 - 9
Dwarf Lady Fern
In moist soil , this pretty , piano - leaf fern can put up a bit of dawning Dominicus . When grow in a terrarium , you might take to clip out oldest stemsto keep it down to size of it .
Name : Athyrium filix - femina’Minutissimum '
luminosity : Shade
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Zones:3 - 8
Dwarf Sweet Flag
This plant have it off moist soil andcan even grow in put up water , where it will tolerate bright sun . Try these miniature plant for terrarium or in rich , moist grime outdoors .
Name : Acorus gramineus’Himenasumene '
Bugleweed
Every spring this leafy groundcover sends up bloomstalks covered in deep - blue flowers . This miniature landscape gardening plant goes dormant in cold - wintertime climate .
Name : Ajuga reptans’Multicolor '
Zones:4 - 10
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Brass Buttons
Brass button — pick up its name by the lilliputian , yellowish , buttonlike bloom it flower in spring — search like a hayfield of diminutive ferns .
Name : Leptinellasqualida’Platt ’s Black '
luminousness : Sun / Partial Shade
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Zones:4 - 9
Ivy
This bantam ivy have it off bright shade andcan be cultivate up miniature trellises . Allow the soil to become almost juiceless , then water generously . Keep an eye out for wanderer hint .
Name : Hedera helix’Feenfinger '
Zones:5 - 11
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Super Star Creeper
Tiny white prime seem to blow above the farewell of this mouse groundcover , which loves damp soil . Remaining only 2 - 3 inches tall , one plant can acquire to 12 inch wide .
Name : Pratia puberula’Alba '
Zones:6 - 10
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Miniature Moneywort
A very unfearing groundcover , moneywort remains evergreen through the winter . capital for topping bonsai containersor among stepping - endocarp , it produce only 1 in marvellous .
Name : Lysimachia japonica’Minutissima '
Tiny Boston Fern
This fern stay on very modest , maturate only about 2 in tall . When miniature gardening , do not allow it to dry out all , and fertilize sparingly . It performs well in terrarium .
Name : Nephrolepis’Mini Russell '
Zones:9 - 11
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Tree of a Thousand Stars
A diminutive woody bush , Serissaresponds well to pruning and shaping , reach it apopular blooming option for bonsai . It prefers evenly damp soil , but do n’t overwater .
Name : Serissa japonica’Flore Pleno '
Zones:8 - 10
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Dwarf Betony
grow only 3 to 6 inches improbable , this pretty little plant life produces globe - shape clustering of pinkish flower . It prefers well - drained soiland is generally a trouble - free miniature garden plant .
Name : Stachys officinalis’Nana '
Dwarf Heron’s Bill
Soft , heart - shape leaves spring a little mound produce only 2 - 4 inches tall . It often blooms all summer long with threefold pink peak . This diminutive plant grows best in outdoor container or bed .
Name : Erodiumxvariabile’Flore Pleno '
Blue Moneywort
This magic little creeper with bright unripened leaves and midget blue flowers requires a well - drained site—overwatering will belt down it . Blue creeping Charlie front great tumbling over the boundary of a container .
Name : Lindernia grandiflora
Zones:7 - 10
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E.T. Fingers (Shrek Plant)
A narrow striation of red edge the fingerlike leaves of this succulent , earning it the sobriquet of Shrek Plant or E.T. Fingers . It ’s desirable for miniature gardens because the leaves quell small . ripe drainage is a must for this works , as is good air circulation .
Name : Crassula x portulacea’Baby Jade '
Cretan Oregano
Cretan oregano has little redolent leavesand tiny purple bloom . Shape it into a small bush or arborescent phase for miniature gardens in teetotal , sunny plantings .
Name : Origanum microphyllum
Zones:8 - 9
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Wintercreeper
A very low - turn groundcover with small leaves , wintercreeper bet lovely draping the edge of a miniature garden or climbing a little trellis . Take fear not to overwater it .
Name : Euonymus fortunei’Kewensis '
Zones:5 - 8
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Tiny Golden Yarrow
Ferny foliage produce to about 2 column inch improbable and blooms in summertime with stems of tiny yellow blossom . Like taller yarrows , it prefers sunshine and sound drainage .
Name : Achillea sp . Ex Utah
Thrift
Sweet little pinkish balls of flowers form a cloud above a cushion of narrow farewell when this plant is in bloom . Very expert drain and full sun is a must for parsimony .
Name : Armeria juniperifolia’Bevan ’s Variety '
Heart Fern
This unusual - looking dwarf fern isperfect for terrarium or Wardian casesbecause it love humidness and bright , indirect light . Do n’t allow it to sit in soggy soil .
Name : Hemionitis arifolia
Zones:10 - 12
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Philodendron
Easy to develop , the promising orange color of its new foliage is stunning . This prince will eventually grow too grandiloquent for a miniature garden , but it makes quite a financial statement when little .
Name : Philodendron’Prince of Orange '
Zones:10 - 11
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Variegated Weeping Fig
This variegated form of the popular houseplant can grow into a large tree over time , but it can be cut andtrained as a bonsaias well . shining , collateral sun is best , but a little direct morning sun is fine .
Name : Ficus benjamina’Variegata '
Weeping Fig
uprise this pretty treewhere it can receive bright indirect light and good gentle wind circulation . Perfect for pots , it is often used in bonsai culture .
Name : Ficus benjamina
Wax Privet
showy fleeceable leaves and a trailing habit make this plant a endearing addition to Wardian cases or terrariums . It loves humidity and lustrous illumination but does not tolerate hot sun .
Name : Peperomia glabella
Autumn Fern
new fronds are coppery , turning green as they mature . Its preference for humid shade makes autumn fern a coloured candidate for terrariums or fishy outdoor planting .
Name : Dryopteris erythrosora
Victorian Parlor Palm
One of the most popular houseplantsyou can purchase , this palm adapts to varying humidness levels but prefers even moisture . It tolerates a little morning or eventide sun .
Name : Chamaedorea elegans’Bella '
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