Terrarium - The Showstopper

The Showstopper

This is it—the absolute pinnacle of terrarium artistry. The Showstopper is a major design statement, a conversation piece, and a functioning ecosystem all in one. This is more than a terrarium, it's a feature—the kind of piece that defines a space and becomes something people remember about your home or office.

Here's what The Showstopper delivers: we're talking 6+ carefully selected plant varieties creating a genuinely immersive miniature landscape. At this scale, we can incorporate rare or collector plants, create dramatic elevation changes, and design multiple "zones" within the terrarium—a lush valley here, an elevated moss garden there, trailing plants cascading from elevated areas. The glass vessel is substantial enough that you can appreciate individual plants while still taking in the complete landscape. This is a living, breathing artwork that evolves continuously, with plants growing, interacting, and creating new compositions as they mature.

The Premium Details:

Your terrarium arrives in our largest, most impressive glass vessel—a true showcase piece with the clarity and craftsmanship to match what's inside. We use professional-grade substrate layering with additional depth to support a complex, thriving plant community. Every element is considered—plant selection, placement, decorative accents, and the overall composition—to create something truly exceptional. This is the level where we  incorporate ferns, or create landscapes inspired by specific ecosystems.

Dimensions: Approximately 30cm (H) x 25cm (W)

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Even at this scale, The Showstopper remains surprisingly low-maintenance. You'll water more volume when it's time (maybe every 4-5 weeks), but the frequency stays manageable. The large, complex ecosystem is actually more stable and self-regulating than smaller versions. Bright, indirect light keeps this thriving, and the closed environment continues to do the heavy lifting.

When we deliver (free anywhere on Waiheke), we'll help you position this centerpiece perfectly and walk you through its care. You'll get a detailed care guide, and you're covered by our 30-day health guarantee.

Pricing: $119

The Showstopper is an investment piece—the kind of terrarium that becomes a defining feature of your space. At this scale, you're getting genuine biodiversity, striking specimens, and a level of artistry that takes years of experience to execute well. This is the terrarium that makes guests stop in their tracks, that you'll find yourself gazing into during quiet moments, discovering new details every time. As it matures over months and years, it becomes increasingly valuable and irreplaceable—a living sculpture that literally cannot be duplicated because every plant grows differently. This is heirloom-quality botanical art.