Thank you!

Awesome! Thank you!

That's an awesome tip, thank you! I will look into that!

Correct. All plants must follow the specified governmental and regulatory processes for permits, inspections, etc. All of my plants are obtained through legitimate sources with proper documentation and shipping, or from friends or contacts.

Never bothered me but I kept it in a spot where I wasn't subjected to the sound constantly. I wouldn't put it somewhere like a bedroom or near a TV. But I think most people would get used to it and kind of zone it out.

I understand your concern. Quarantine is a preference, it is NOT required. Each person has to decide on their comfort level for the risk involved. For most people making simple terrariums with common plants, skipping quarantine is probably fine. Quarantine is more for very rare plants and large collections where the spread of pests and disease could be catastropic. In other words, you get to decide if / how much quarantine you want, and how simple or complex the hobby is. I think you should just make your terrarium and go for it without a quarantine. The goal is to have fun! Again, with the moss, not necessary for you to quarantine.

@@AnotherWorldTerraria Thank you so much for your reply. And I can understand what you mean about quarantine for rare plants and having such a huge garden and investment. It has relieved me to know that I can keep my journey going, knowing that there might be hiccups along the way, but as a newbie to this hobby, I can seek some instant rewards. When I was learning guitar, someone stated, "learn songs or you'll start getting bored". I equate that to building my first terrarium. Get one built or soon you will become bored. I've learned a lot from your blogs and videos. Thank you for you hard work and quick response.

Thank you for the kind words and for watching and commenting. I'm glad to hear that you're on the way to having fun and moving forward in the hobby.

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Isopods and springtails should not be affected by most plant fertilizers.

A hygrometer cannot be completely waterproof because it requires that air can reach the sensor. It would be best to avoid misting the sensor. Depending what you have the sensor in, you might try to put something over it to shield it from the spray, but that might affect the readings a bit.

Thank you! and thanks for watching and commenting!

Retains humidity / helps equalize humidity, absorbs excess water from spraying plants, and looks nice in contrast to the plants

Thank you! The link to the material from your video is not available.. could you tell me if this is pretty much the same thing?

Oops, I cannot figure out how to attach a photo. Anyway, it is material to cover speakers Speaker Grill Cloth Stereo Mesh Fabric for Speaker Repair. If not, what should I look for?

It's hard to say without looking at detailed photos because it can vary in thickness. I looked around and found this one Amazon which is available currently. Make sure to check the measurements of the product and of the size of tent you're making, so you buy enough fabric. amzn.to/3X4DcDx

Glad you appreciated it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Yes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHirYqmpqc9sZ9E

It's fluval stratum and red lava rock. Some of the other videos in this series go over that and other stuff in great detail.

Thank you. It was a private trade with a friend

Thank you for the suggestions and feedback!

Congratulations, that's awesome! That is quite a dramatic difference in germination time. Glad you held on for the remaining ones. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video!

Thank you, that's a great idea!

I can't say about the fern spores. I have never heard of someone sterilizing spores. I think there's less chance of issues with the spores vs a seed in terms of fungal / bacterial. As far as substrate, that's a good question. The ingredients I use are all relatively clean , and I don't store them "wet," I mix them and then moisten them. Further, bark and sphagnum are very resistant to fungal growth. You could certainly sterilize the substrate if you wanted to (I think most people do that for growing fern spore, if that's your interest). For the palm seed substrate, I just didn't think it was necessary. The seed was important because it has a bit of soft stuff on the seed which can tend to decay and then it can grow fungus or bacteria (from the fruit stuff) Hopefully that all makes sense and answers your questions

@@AnotherWorldTerraria thanks so much, it's all very helpful!

Try to wash the fresh frond with water and a tiny bit of dish soap... Rinse off thoroughly, let it dry and then harvest the spore. You can use photo lens cleaning paper to separate spore from spore cases.

Thank you! Yes, palms are great. Too bad there are not many very small species.

@@AnotherWorldTerraria There isn't many, but would be nice to see more in the hobby! In Colombia, I saw so many tiny ones that had fruit at less than a foot tall.

That's bonkers! I would definitely love to see some of those miniature rarities. Thanks again for watching and commenting!

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy!

I see those black gloves.. it’s going to be another great video!

This comment is amazing. I'm dying over here LOL

Yes, I heard that too.

Sorry, no. I got the material from a friend many years ago.

@@AnotherWorldTerraria no worries

Thanks for your opinion

Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks a lot

Thank you too

I have not tried drastically different color temperatures. I always go for the "natural white" lights (never the pink, purple, etc grow lights). I generally try to get in the 5000K-6500K range because the appearance is pleasing.

It depends on the type of wood. Some wood is not suitable for terrariums and will continuously mold and rot forever. If you used a hardwood / suitable wood, then the mold will eventually die down. Isopods are also a big help. The mold should not hurt plants unless they are small and it envelops them

@CrookedSteph The main reasons I wear gloves are: - Protect myself from things which are in the plants and soil (pathogens, parasites, irritating chemicals, etc) - Allow me to work with pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers, etc without harming my skin - I have dry, sensitive skin so it's best to have that extra barrier anyway - Help prevent spreading pests and disease from one plant or area to another When going from one bin or tent to another, I often "wash my hands" with the gloves on, using soap and isopropyl alcohol. If I handle a plant or work in a bin which I feel has something really sketchy, I will sometimes throw the gloves away, or wash and sterilize them thoroughly and let them dry while I put on a new pair to continue working with other plants. Many of the molds found in plant bins and soil are relatively harmless to people unless they have an extreme sensitivity or are in constant contact with them. If there is adequate air movement and ventilation and the habitat within the container is "healthy" then there isn't a lot to worry about. That said, I try to avoid sticking my face right inside a bin or container which has been sealed for a long time, or if I see a significant amount of mold or anything else which looks sketchy. Yes, I do wear goggles when working with plants and soil. I just like that extra layer of protection from parasites, pathogens, and eye injuries due to dirt or chemicals.

@@AnotherWorldTerraria Perfect! Sounds like I’m on the right track and not being neurotic. Ha ha. Thank you so much for the very comprehensive response. I just love the people in this new found hobby; always so helpful and full of wonderful information!

RH varies throughout the day from 90 up (Probably higher than it should be for some of the plants, but reducing the RH dries the plants out faster, and most plants are doing fine). Night temps are close to whatever the ambient room is, and day temps are ambient plus about 10F

I have never used it and am not familiar with it, but if it's a general purpose fertilizer then I think it should be OK. Start with low dose, add more if needed.