How To Make a Terrarium: An In-Depth Tutorial

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If you’re new to terrarium making & don’t know where to start, this video is for you. In this step by step guide I’ll be showing you how to make a terrarium whilst covering everything you need to know, from the drainage, substrate, plants & much more! Making your own DIY mini ecosystem is a great way to re-connect with nature, if you haven’t made one yet you should definitely give it a go!
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Materials:
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Substrate:
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Sphagnum moss: amzn.to/3Et2kcN
Orchid bark: amzn.to/3EtoLyM
Charcoal: amzn.to/3Z2RUZs
Worm castings: amzn.to/3IGziJj
Glass jar- amzn.to/3KPgpnq
Clear Acrylic lid- amzn.to/3G301hx
LECA- amzn.to/3Zr9GVV
Window screen mesh- amzn.to/3JYlmtA
Spiderwood- amzn.to/40seUBl
Slate stone- amzn.to/3LndT9C
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Amazon Links United Kingdom (affiliate)
Substrate: terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/premium-terrarium-substrate
lava rock: terrariumdesigns.co.uk/collections/rocks-stones
LECA: terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/leca-terrarium-drainage-uk-delivery-only
Glass jar: amzn.to/40yOjTc
Clear acrylic lid: amzn.to/3L0PDZc
Pea gravel: amzn.to/3F3MdTy
Window screen mesh: amzn.to/3ZHdgvE
Spider wood- amzn.to/3Ah93UX
Slate stone- amzn.to/43N2EOR
Display light- amzn.to/3k5Nu4T
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Misting bottle- amzn.to/3GuZXXd
Plants:
Cushion moss (Leucobryum Glaucum)
Fittonia
Peperomia Caperata
Peperomia sp
Hydrocotyle tripartita
Time stamps:
00:00 Choosing a container
1:52 making the drainage layer
3:02 Substrate barrier
3:47 Creating the substrate mix
5:37 Terrarium hardscape
7:00 Choosing the moss
8:57 Planting the plants
10:34 Adding springtails
11:02 Watering the terrarium
11:36 Lighting & general care
Music: your love, yung logos - lullaby, JVNA

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22 апр 2023

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@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Check out my terrarium making Ebook! terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/ebook

@user-yk2qp2fv5z Год назад

Can you use a cheaper substrate option? Perhaps soil?

@friedyoshiscat 6 месяцев назад

Do I need a mesh screen or can it be done without

@wesleyballard6217 Год назад

I live in the woods and making terrariums is something I just started doing. I have been harvesting the plants I use, many types of liverworts, moss, and ferns as well as other plants that I've noticed grows very slowly like ivy. I usually just take some of the soil that the plant was originally doing well on and I use that as substrate and I use activated charcoal from my wood stover as a false bottom as well as stones from the creek bed. My projects were originally focused on a variety of species but I have recently started hard scaping. Thank you for this video, I appreciate it!

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Love to hear this!😃

@Equivicant 9 месяцев назад

Awesome

@abbyplaysidv5343 9 месяцев назад

Wait, Go back and look at that fern, it’s very important.

@YourComputerExpert 8 месяцев назад

@@abbyplaysidv5343 why?

@abbyplaysidv5343 8 месяцев назад

Because, it will be very important later on

@Anime_Girl8465 4 месяца назад

I just wanna thank you for your tutorial. I had a project at my school of making this terrarium and I had no idea of how to make it. And worse, I had to do it alone. I really found this video helpful and I made the best terrarium in the class thanks to you. I can't thank you enough.

@TerrariumDesigns 4 месяца назад

Love to hear this, glad you found it helpful:)

@terrylyn 8 месяцев назад

Not sure how I ended up here but you convinced me to start a new hobby, thank you for this video!

@chrishazleton2440 2 месяца назад

I found a bunch of really cool moss on some year old chicken poop, i collected a bunch and trying to prop it now for my first terrarium

@PeakOfHumor Месяц назад

I made countless of terrarium inside beverage bottles. Yes it is very hard to place plants, but it is fun to build and relaxes me. Since beverage bottles pretty easy to find, and I live in a house with garden I converted lots of transparent glass bottle I found into small terrariums and sealed the lid. I have a small shelf for them.

@menajimena7124 Месяц назад

Muchísimas gracias!!! Sin saber inglés tu vídeo ha sido muy instructivo, mucho más que algunos de habla hispana que encontré! Simplemente genial!!! Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento con nosotros ❤

@riplavabit Год назад

Thank you for guiding viewers through portable green spaces.

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

No problem! Thank you for watching:)

@jasonharrington7521 8 месяцев назад

There is a very important detail here to note, which is the way these plants are paired with this moss. These are plants that will block the light, and this is a moss that can survive being completly covered by leaves for a season. One thing that I want to add which is not a common approach I have seen, is that one of cushion moss's favorite substrates is dried pine needles. I think we should be preparing a bed of pine needles for our cushion mosses, but I have never seen a single person use dried pine needles in a terrarium.

@susanstanley8356 2 месяца назад

Thank you. This was very helpful. I just put together my first terrarium and then watched your video. I made some mistakes. Going to be making some corrections.

@Marlon_42 9 месяцев назад

I just made my first terrarium, here in Costa Rica there's plenty of life & materials in every corner to choose from.

@lorigarrett3780 9 месяцев назад

I just made one this weekend with a similar but larger jar. After watching I need to redo my terrarium with the proper type of substrate

@MiniTrainLoco Год назад

I stumbled on one of your short videos today and I have not stopped watching your videos since. The way you show the beauty and versatility of terrariums is incredible. Thank you for sharing how to make these magical mini ecosystems. I am pretty sure I will be dreaming about moss, plants and bottles tonight and absolutely sure that I will start making one tomorrow.

@TerrariumDesigns 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! They are great fun to make:)

@JackKahunaLagunaFGC Год назад

Can confirm that the Ebook is great -- I've been following all sorts of channels for terrariums for about a year now, and this summer/spring I've really decided to jump into it. The book can be bought for $5 (USD) if you're checking out with the discount still active. Very much so the single best resource I have to reference when learning about and deciding to make my own terrariums going forward. So thanks!

@AboveTheLawler 11 месяцев назад

I put marbles, then landscaping fabric, then potting soil, then moss I found outside and a couple rocks in a 4inx4in square jar 3 months ago and the moss has actuslly grown. I'm genuinely surprised it made it. First and only terrarium I've made.

@naga1630 9 месяцев назад

I never knew terrariums are one of my “forgotten” hobbies until I land on one of your videos, and now I just finished my first one in a very long time

@genevaperez4304 7 часов назад

Watched this video and was inspired!! I absolutely love your step by step instructions and various items and plants to use!!❤

@magicstudio11 3 месяца назад

I want to make a bunch of terrariums and put them in my room.ill Teke care of them and when I turn old I give them down to my grand children

@brasseyebaby 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. I recently got bought a Terrarium kit by my wife after telling her I wanted to create one for a long time and this video helps massively.

@onespicyrn3873 Год назад

Brother, I have to say-- this is really the best beginner setup video that I have seen. Clear, concise, and yet you didn't overburden the content with details that can be resourced elsewhere on your channel. You made it look simple, and inspired confidence while creating a beautiful piece. Excellent teacher! Thanks so much, Bro, your hard work is much appreciated. !

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Really appreciate this comment & thank you for watching the videos!

@karollitka 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Just finished my first terrarium using your tutorials, looks great :D already planning second one

@sarax065 14 дней назад

I think I found my new hobby ❤ thank you.

@lauramearns1913 9 месяцев назад

Very clear and helpful video for a beginner! I found a very old 15 litre terrarium in my late Grandmas garage and am very excited to set it up now using all of your advice! ❤

@Womp_womp100 9 месяцев назад

I’ve been wanting to get into building turariums for a while now and this video is really helpful thanks for all the information

@user-zy6np5ox9u 8 месяцев назад

So glad I found your videos! I have been researching many different sites. I start building terrariums with my 7&8th grade Life Science class tomorrow. They are so excited. With your tutorial and ebook I purchased, I feel much better about the success of our projects. Thank you.

@Marie_Danielle Год назад

Very very well done. The voice is easy to understand and comments straight to the point. Images are clear and show what we need to see. You write down what is needed. You just resumed in 12 minutes what I spend 6 months learning in various videos, and add more precision. Thanks.

@user-cc3of8zn9f 3 месяца назад

I just started watching your videos, and I love them! Great for beginners and great for people who just want to relax!

@botanidanny Год назад

Thank you for this very helpful tutorial! Ive just started exploring terrariums, but finding it such a therapeutic experience. Great Tips!!

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Glad you found it useful & thanks for watching!:)

@Harshharsh111 6 месяцев назад

RU-vid to thank by letting out the extreme talents such as this gentleman

@gabrielribeiro1927 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for this! I was looking for something to start a terrarium and just makes the things way more easier!

@jasonkressel5353 Год назад

I just completed my first mossarium. I am pretty impressed how it looks, now to see how it fares

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Love to hear this!

@emdm16 11 месяцев назад

Such a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature indoors. So calming and relaxing to look at and so beautiful!!

@TerrariumDesigns 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@tamaramorton8812 6 месяцев назад

This video was extremely helpful. I’ve been on a quest to find out about terrariums and moss and this has been so the most helpful video that I’ve seen, so far. Thank you for posting. I’ll check and see if you have any other videos like this.

@Dezwrr 5 месяцев назад

I'm really happy that I've come across this channel, I'm definitely going to start a Terrarium.💯

@yingle6027 Месяц назад

Awesome, I can't wait to get started on mine!

@des8616 Год назад

OMgosh, I was just about to start a terrarium in a jar identical to yours! PERFECT timing. LOVE your tutorial!

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Thanks! Enjoy making yours!😃

@rizmirza1829 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant video, complete beginner hoping to learn and this has really helped. Thank you for posting

@darwinplays5033 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the tutorial I have been looking for a fun project to do at home and this works great!

@andrewburkholder3842 Год назад

I picked up a nearly identical container and made a terrarium today with some leftover materials from my last one+stuff from the yard. Nice piece of quartz I found plus white nerve plants a small pothos and some ferns and moss I harvested. Thankfully my springtail culture is going crazy so I was probably able to get 100+ directly into the substrate and 4 Isopods from the yard. Hopefully mine and yours settle in nicely

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

That sounds great!!😃

@Cheetodile Год назад

Thank you for making me realize that I’m giving too much water to the terrariums!! I really appreciate it 😁

@rickyhall4805 2 дня назад

👏 really cool . I'm glad I've stumbled upon your channel

@joyces5226 8 месяцев назад

This was a fantastic overview, thanks so much :)

@bertogamer2239 Год назад

Thanks for the video, for biology I need to make a terarium and this video is gonna help a lot👍

@user-qh8np9ni5r 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much i have been wanting to make one for years!!! this is so helpful.

@cannedcup2110 Год назад

Thank you, I made a small terrarium in an old pickle jar, helped a lot

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

That’s great to hear!

@YellowJacket2424 3 месяца назад

Love this video! My question is what is a “part” like you’ve described for the mix? What form of measurement

@SH1974 Год назад

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing that precious wisdom! My experience is mostly the same, except one difference: When I set up a terrarium of that kind, my goal is to do as few maintenance as possible; keep it closed and untouched for long periods. Means: my soil mixture contains way less organic (nutritious) material, but instead it includes about 30% nutrient-poor soil, some fine gravel (*) and some "chips" of loam. The plants will not grow as fast, but imo that helps the terrarium getting quicker into the phase of biologic vs. microbiologic balance. (* organic material will be self-supplient by the terrarium itself, but minerals can't!)

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Love this!!

@cindybyers7695 3 месяца назад

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@nanceebirdlover5222 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant video,thanks! I have all the stuff already but never really new where to start. The detail is perfect. I think I have a new passion😂

@AmbientWalking 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this tutorial!

@lauracelani7673 8 месяцев назад

Great description love the video and detail to this. Many thanks really enjoyed it so much information and knowledge. I will give it a try.

@IvantheRapp 9 месяцев назад

11:08 I’ve just started watching the videos and I find it fascinating. Seems like a very satisfying hobby that is inexpensive.

@susanfotos1454 6 месяцев назад

Great video! I think I will try this! Thank you

@meropale 10 месяцев назад

Looks like a fun project.

@lawrencediggs7957 8 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot. I plan to order your book in appreciation for your excellent effort.

@jeffwilliams1352 10 месяцев назад

I am doing a class at the I live this Friday. This is so helpful.

@andreeadeaconu5264 4 месяца назад

This is a great video! Thank you!

@yanaprock636 2 месяца назад

Thanks now I know how to make a perfect terrarium!

@nm2795 8 месяцев назад

It’s beautiful. I love plants and have always wanted to try to make a terrarium but have been to scared. Maybe soon I’ll get brave. Thanks for sharing

@shcheok9658 7 месяцев назад

What an amazing tutorial!

@uniqueleaveslover2907 8 месяцев назад

Useful informative video. Thanks for sharing

@harshitabayer2669 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your free terrarium I made one for myself and its look soo good I just love it 😊

@TerrariumDesigns 11 месяцев назад

Thats great to hear! Well done 😃

@alexandnelly 4 месяца назад

beautiful and seem easy to make but i am a beginner and so your tutorial is very ducational, thank you.

@Dmitrii_Zit Год назад

Wonderful. Thank you so much

@carltonbirds 10 месяцев назад

Very lovely, and informative.

@Korrtech 23 дня назад

I’m using. Pickle jar

@ianbrinkley5968 10 месяцев назад

I just made a 1 foot by one foot plexiglass terrarium. It’s drying right now and I’m excited to make one I’ve never made a terrarium before

@TerrariumDesigns 10 месяцев назад

That’s great, have fun!😃

@DecJackson 4 месяца назад

thanks for the inspiration

@charmainelru1898 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your lovely video it's really useful for me

@101LoveAll10 Год назад

Great info video 👍🏻 thanks for sharing 👍🏻 Be Blessed 🙏

@HSEAUDITING 5 месяцев назад

We’re on it!!! ❤

@anncaraway4928 Год назад

Quartz and driftwood would be beautiful!

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Yes I agree!

@havenmcgarity1472 11 месяцев назад

I’ve started making lamps and have a nice jar I was going to use it might flop but I’m gonna try making a terrarium lamp

@TheArtestEffect 10 месяцев назад

Man. This is awesome. My seven year old loves science. We are trying this.

@ProfessorCreatess Год назад

Thx for the advice

@Theguineachannel 3 месяца назад

Thanks bro!

@susanfotos1454 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@timlikescheese Год назад

I personally like to use those red lava rocks because from the description are just like leca

@bobbymalta73 Год назад

Thank You.

@prenjklogaming5124 8 месяцев назад

nice tutorial

@josejuanlopezguerrero6215 5 месяцев назад

Hermoso terrario y que útil es tanta información. La técnica para la construcción, mantenimiento y sobretodo materiales y en ello como usarlos !maravilloso! Y "gracias" por mostrar tal a la gente que le gusta este maravilloso arte ¡Bye!.

@thecorndogwalker1 11 месяцев назад

Omg im wanting to make one now

@monicarolnickelson3492 Месяц назад

Great video! I'm so glad I didn't just plow into the project before watching- it's way more complicated than I thought. You did not mention using sea shells for the hardscape- are they a problem in a terrarium?

@MdMehediHassan-hq9gc Год назад

Very creative and unique project....!

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Thank you😃

@matthewfoster2836 11 месяцев назад

Any tricks for making sure you use the right amount of water at the end? I can never seem to get it quite right 😢

@katepanthera7265 11 месяцев назад

Love your videos. They're right to the point, without un-needed chatter. Really appreciate the info on which mosses grow faster and slower. I see the link for the acrylic lids, but there are many places that sell them. Could you specify which ones you use, and how thick they are (listings show a lot of different thicknesses)? Thanks again! I really like watching you make these, in addition to the instructions. They're very beautiful, all of them!

@TerrariumDesigns 10 месяцев назад

Get you are enjoying the videos! Great question! I use 3mm thickness :)

@katepanthera7265 10 месяцев назад

@@TerrariumDesigns Thanks!

@katepanthera7265 10 месяцев назад

Planning on getting it very soon.

@marthadanziger352 8 месяцев назад

What is the name of black shiny bits that resemble charcoal and you added to terrarium to freshen air

@pradeepaatapattu1317 11 месяцев назад

U offered mavarlous knowledge 👍❤ thanks thanks alot 👍

@TerrariumDesigns 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful😃

@Escanor...12.00 11 месяцев назад

Just came across your channel and found it very amusing. Now finally decided to make terrarium 😅😅. I hope it goes well. From India ❤

@TerrariumDesigns 11 месяцев назад

I love to see this! Good luck with your terrarium & thank you for watching😃

@Baydenwood Год назад

Thanks!!! Great video. Just a few questions on the materials. 1. Where do you get all of your materials such as the rocks and plants and things like that. 2. Do you grow your own plants and how do you keep them/look after them.

@JackKahunaLagunaFGC Год назад

I can at least tell you that he has links to almost everything in the video in the description, if you just want to purchase stuff online. From there, depending on what it is, like moss or the springtails, it can be easier to just farm them yourself.

@Baydenwood Год назад

@@JackKahunaLagunaFGC Thanks!!! :)

@margaretgreen2826 Год назад

Thank you , I’ve just found a new hobby 👏🌟

@TerrariumDesigns Год назад

Love to hear this!

@chemicalwonderland2492 4 месяца назад

This is an excellent well detailed tutorial! Only thing is i wished you explained more of why a terrarium needs these things- because it represents a rainforest. Im from the Colorado Mountains, and we have very dry, desert forests and all the local plants ive harvested would not like this environment at all. I know this is a tutorial for beginners but it would be nice to know what kind of environments these plants naturally come from and thrive in for the more advanced botanists.

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 8 месяцев назад

Great video...👍

@austinvickymoore3656 Месяц назад

Just made my first terrarium in florida just pretty much used some moss I found on a tree... and pretty sure I grabbed a weed from my yard 😅 but gonna be adding a Vining plant as soon as I find a good one that's not poison ivy or oak! 😂

@gracesim1806 4 месяца назад

Hi, can I use a stocking layer in place of the window screen mesh? Thanks for a great video

@seandougherty3743 9 месяцев назад

man... this was an incredibly useful video. I never had expected to learn so much about terrariums before watching the vid... 12 minutes of the best terrarium tips better. btw liked and subscribed :)

@TerrariumDesigns 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad I could help😃