Terrarium plants

Which one of these combinations is appropriate for an open-lid, easy-to-care terrarium?

1. arrow-leaf plant, fittonia, wandering jew
2. arrow-leaf plant, wandering jew, pothos
3. polka dot plant, arrow-leaf, spider plant, pothos
4. purple passion, arrow-leaf plant, polka-dot plant, pothos

I live in 9a/10a zone, and I want to place my terrarium 3 feet from a west window.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 10/02/2016 @ 10:51 pm

I would avoid the Pothos and Spider Plants for a terrarium, since they have a hanging growth pattern.
The remaining plants you mention will work as small terrarium plants.
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