Succulents don't like sitting in waterlogged soil so a glass container or terrarium that doesn't allow for water to drain is unlikely to make them happy. Lightly spraying succulents with water can help them survive for a period of time, but if you really want to thrive, they need to follow the "soak and dry" method. Remember that succulents can go dormant during the winter, when they don’t need as much water. The plant's growth cycle depends on the amount of light, so monkey tail cactus will often go into dormancy in fall or winter.