# Gardenium Terrarium — Build a magical terrarium

> Build and nurture a magical 3D terrarium with animated plants and customizable props. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Weintz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenium-terrarium/id1453134117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Weintz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045818021)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 436 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenium-terrarium/id1453134117/reviews.md

## What is Gardenium Terrarium?

Grow beautiful 3D succulents and plants in your own magical terrarium. Shrink down and go inside, then watch them grow in almost real-time, each plant animates over time as it grows. Water them, fertilize them, and protect them from bug invasions! Things like fireflies and amazing props allow for very exciting and detailed customization. If you're looking for a zen and relaxing builder sim then this game is for you!

Future content will add many new items to build as well as new biomes/environments to add to your Terrariums!

FEATURES:

• Grow succulents and plants that grow over time and are fully animated in HD

• Idle plants (Exotic Plants) can grow when you're not playing, and give rewards every hour!

• Shrink down and walk around in First Person!

• Watering the plants as much as you can gives you many rewards and experience points to level up with

• Build your terrarium the way you want with sticks, stones, moss, props and more

• Place fun things like fireflies and many more amazing objects with the props pack and more

• Choose your Terrarium container

• 15 songs to stream from the gramophone prop

• Buy new items and plants at the in-game store

• Turn on Very High / Ultra graphics settings and see your terrarium in console style graphics (**High End Phones Only)

• Defend your Terrarium from invading bugs

• Unlock amazing magical tools to help you on your journey

• Dynamic Real-Time Day/Night cycle

## Key features

- Grow animated 3D succulents and plants
- Idle plant rewards
- First-person exploration mode
- Terrarium customization with props
- Defend against bug invasions
- In-game store for items and plants
- Dynamic day/night cycle

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fireflies | $2.99 | one-time |
| Props Pack #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Container Pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenium-terrarium/id1453134117/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome game concept

*2023-12-07*

Fun game. Definitely has improved since the new update.

### 1/5 — Crap

*2020-03-17, version 1.1.6*

I downloaded it and it crashes every time I try to play

## Frequently asked questions about Gardenium Terrarium

### What is Gardenium Terrarium?

Gardenium Terrarium is a mobile game where you build and nurture a magical 3D terrarium. You can grow animated plants, customize the environment with props, and defend it from bugs. It's designed as a relaxing builder simulation.

### Does Gardenium Terrarium have ads?

Yes, Gardenium Terrarium contains advertisements. These ads may appear during gameplay or when accessing certain features.

### Can I play Gardenium Terrarium offline?

While the core gameplay of building and nurturing your terrarium can be done offline, features like purchasing new items from the in-game store or receiving hourly rewards from idle plants may require an internet connection.

### What devices does Gardenium Terrarium support?

Gardenium Terrarium is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The game also offers very high/ultra graphics settings for high-end phones only.

### How do I level up in Gardenium Terrarium?

You can level up in Gardenium Terrarium by watering your plants as much as possible. This action grants you rewards and experience points, contributing to your overall progression in the game.

### What kind of customization options are available in Gardenium Terrarium?

Gardenium Terrarium offers extensive customization. You can choose your terrarium container, add sticks, stones, moss, and a variety of props like fireflies and magical objects to create a unique environment.

### Is Gardenium Terrarium suitable for children?

Gardenium Terrarium has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for children aged nine and older. The game's themes are generally lighthearted and focus on creative building and nurturing.

### How often is Gardenium Terrarium updated?

The latest version of Gardenium Terrarium is 1.3.2, and it was last updated on January 31, 2024. Future content updates are planned to add new items and biomes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2024-01-31

• Brand new graphic enhancements all across the board:
• Lighting and shadows are now much different
• Lights, fireflies etc, glow much more realistic now
• HD Glass shader is back!
• Glowing slime worm shader enhanced
• New water shader for Lily pond and fountain

### 1.3.1 — 2023-12-30

• Level cap raised to 40
• BUG FIX: First Person Build Mode was disabled, now re-enabled
• BUG FIX: Water is no longer used up when water bar is above 0
• Improvement: Camera no longer resets position on x and z plane when using side cam or top down cam
• Tutorial improved with updated information

### 1.3.0 — 2023-12-17

• New Feature/Content: Exotic Plants category, you can now build idle plants that grow when you're not playing( water them every hour to get rewards)
• New plants: Pumpkin Tree, Christmas Tree, Tree of Darkness
• New 4th camera mode: True top down!
• Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where when you built hundreds of objects some would disappear
• Notification system now tells you when you've placed the max amount for each terrarium
• In-game store UI improved

### 1.2.9 — 2023-11-23

• New Feature: Objects highlight when you touch them
• New Feature: Journal added to tools (keeps track of built items and challenges/achievements)
• New Feature: In-Game Notification system
• Performance improved with LOD groups for high poly objects
• BUG FIX: Some objects that shouldn't've stacked on each other no longer stack on each other

### 1.2.8 — 2023-11-21

• New Feature: Objects highlight when you touch them
• New Feature: Journal added to tools (keeps track of built items and challenges/achievements)
• New Feature: In-Game Notification system
• Performance improved with LOD groups for high poly objects

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## More apps by Anthony Weintz

- [Book of Shadows Ultimate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-of-shadows-ultimate/id1045818022)
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All apps by Anthony Weintz: https://appshunter.io/developer/1045818021

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