Bored? Make your own rainforest in a jar!

[@slappy8941]

Impressive. Very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's rainforest in a jar.

[@poliahay]

Made my day ❤😂

[@erenerdogan3995]

Nice

[@nUmBskulLL]

Thank you, that was perfect 😂

[@arturobandini4078]

Paul and I even use the same rainforest in a jar, although mine has a slightly better moss layer.

[@lebbo88]

My God.... it even has a waterfall....

[@wayneschultz1589]

I wanna see it, 3 months later.

[@joshhickson7551]

Mold, unless he puts those bugs in that eat the mold

[@chasingframes]

Yep, not to mention that not all moss will survive in that environment as well especially if it dosnt get enough light

[@不夜燈-s3e]

Do springtails serve the purpose of mold clearing? Or are there any other species can do a better job of keeping this type of terrarium clean?

[@Linny14]

An ecosystem like this no matter who makes it will mold and plants will die but.. eventually it find an equilibrium but until then it rides the ebbs and flows of nature.

[@pottymouthedplanter]

Haha exactly what I said too!!! ❤

[@MrRednexus]

Part 2: I'm going to show you how to grow little humans to live in this jungle

[@vamccc]

start of a simulation

[@geroldy4546]

3 months later: the little humans have reached the Industrial Revolution

[@ABOLLLLA]

😂

[@GD_NnCc]

10 months later: The little humans are trying to nuke us.

[@emiratesaviation24]

@@GD_NnCc70 months later- The humans are taking over now so I’m adding a new predator God.

[@Richardcec]

if I was tiny, I would have called that a rain forest. so beautiful. all it needs is a waterfall and swinging bridge

[@sentinel_playz2777]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@ome.]

Thank you!

[@ccherrybunwilliams8247]

MOSSSS

[@ome.]

@@ccherrybunwilliams8247 YYYESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@ccherrybunwilliams8247]

@@ome. TYYYYTYTYYYYYYYY

[@THandP_org]

​@@ome. I can't wait for a follow up vid, to show growth and how you prune🥰

[@demoaccount2392]

Introduce live organisms to make it functional, but remember to make it larger if you want to put insects, snails in this

[@thefirm4606]

That’s what I was waiting for!

[@demoaccount2392]

@@thefirm4606 Exactly after reading the title I thought the same

[@lifeofray5233]

i thought the soil would have the small tiny organisms that would make it functional

[@demoaccount2392]

@@lifeofray5233 Microorganism are not visible, even though it is technically functional but it is nice to *see* what is going on and how they interact

[@lifeofray5233]

@@demoaccount2392 i saw some rainforest video, and they used "live" soil from a forest and it produced like very very tiny insects that was still visible to the eye

[@wasthereasimplertime2618]

I like looking for bottles in the old dump piles around the forested properties near my place. Sometimes you find an old mason jar with a neat forest inside. Flourishing, protected from much of the harsh weather. It is neat. When collecting glass bottles it's hard to decide if I should leave those ones there in place.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I found a pickle jar(gallon sized) with a micro forest in it. We left it there for years and then the last year we had a wicked wind storm and a branch smashed it silly. I never thought to try and make one

[@wasthereasimplertime2618]

@@Emeraldwitch30 That's cool. Microforrest haha 😄 it was unleashed into the bigger forest by being smashed. I found a gallon jug too, and now I use it to brew kombucha! It's amazing how long glass can avoid being smashed out there.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

@@wasthereasimplertime2618 I love my glass gallons. My brother in law was a restaurant manager and I must have 30 of the big olive/pickle jars squirrels away in my basement lol. I use them for making fermented pickles and for kombucha when I'm in the mood. It seems to be a summer thing for me and I'll drink gallons of double ferment bucha! Then winter time rolls in and the scoby ends up in the fridge lol. We do occasionally switch up and do water kefir too. With added honey or raspberries or strawberries from the garden for second high fizz ferment. Luckily Aldis has these lemonade bottles that are swing to for high pressure for $2.99usd and while you can take the big bottles back I end up using them for everything my kombucha and beer and water kefir to ginger bees beer

[@JasonEkonomakos]

I was literally just looking at this exact container that I have sitting on the table thinking about what I can use it for, then I find this

[@swaiyam1]

You are manifesting your future ... It's a real thing ...

[@christoduplessis8177]

Me too, but its the exact same container haha also thought about making a plant thing out of it

[@alexlogan202]

Whatever you do dont stick it up your butt

[@thequickwit8174]

The FBI is spying on you

[@keagaming9837]

Google is spying on you.

[@michaelmyers872]

I'd love to get into stuff like this as a hobby, but I just have no idea how or where to start.

[@ome.]

We have a beginner's guide up on our website that I think could be of help!

[@Leave1t]

For most hobbies you get started by just diving head first- there’s a lot of tutorials for terrariums, and you can even make one in a mason jar

[@anthonyvaldez6892]

In the 1970s they used to call this a terrarium. You could make them yourself or buy it every five-and-dime store and grocery store across the country.😊

[@oniichandaman]

Thanks for the info pops

[@ome.]

It is indeed still called thus!

[@lauracrittendon1563]

Please explain what "extra sticky substrate" is comprised of 🙏

[@redawanalam2461]

M

[@JamesZ32100]

From most terrarium vids I've watched, it's usually a mix of aqua soil with coco fiber and some other soil in until it becomes a claylike mixture

[@thomaxtube]

Mixing some clay to the soil also helps it to stick and hold on the wall well.😊

[@JamesZ32100]

@@thomaxtube And making sure it stays wet too, that's the key to it sticking

[@MediterraneanMan26]

I also have no idea what lekker is ?

[@maxiustin2299]

Thats cool! Tomorrow im going to get myself some materials to build one myself.

[@ome.]

Go for it!

[@faaaku2994]

I have no knowledge of bonsai but you are rly inspiring me to get into this stuff

[@atomicblastoise]

A bonsai is like a sapling that is forced to grow in a way that makes it look like a miniature tree. This is a terrarium l, terrariums are manmade miniature land ecosystems there's also aquariums with aquatic plants and basically the same thing but in water and also usually done in a much larger container like a fish tank

[@faaaku2994]

@@atomicblastoise thx dude appreciate it but can you tell how should I start planting and making my own terrariums

[@atomicblastoise]

@@faaaku2994 there's a lot more to it than just soil and plants like you need a culture of springtails which is a type of microscopic animal that eats mould and stuff like that, you can buy a culture or try to culture them on your own( you can find tutorial on how to culture them on KZbin) after you have a culture of springtails you need a false bottom which will hold water beneath the soil, just add some gravel and some activated charcoal and put some type of mesh on it so that it's separated from the soil and next add a substrate of your choice and add some plants of your choice, you can also add isopods( you can find them literally anywhere like they usually hide in patches of moss) if your container is big enough and if you want you can even add some frogs or geckos but only if the container is big enough and if you have done research on the species.

[@atomicblastoise]

@@faaaku2994 there's many tutorials on youtube

[@ilojac1095]

@faaak u the best KZbin Channel with all the infos you need on this subject is SerpaDesign!

[@LifeWithCocoV]

Wow, I must try thanks for sharing .

[@ome.]

Our pleasure

[@terrapinflyer273]

Beautiful! I tried making terrariums for my mom and grandma several years ago, but didn't know they need a purification element (such as activated charcoal). They looked pretty nice. I just used moss and tiny plants I found in my yard, which hosts a wide variety, but they both died off in a few weeks. Thought that counts though, right? 😄

[@Gabby-tk9gf]

Reminded me exactly of terrarium designs way of doing this. Very similar way of doing it and using the same things. Very nice build.

[@Samriddha_Chatterjee]

I've been wanting to make one of these for so long now.

[@mikefisher4834]

I’ve kept live aquarium plants for the last seven years but you have me wanting to get into immersed plants too🌱💙🔥

[@scrappydoos]

amazing, where do you purchase your plants/soil?

[@rozinaiqbal9171]

How dare your work be so perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@D.Lopes1936]

Amazing! Beautiful work!

[@geminigirltwo]

We used to do this in the 60s the bigger the better. Very nice

[@Skeptical_Numbat]

Could you add a list of those plants to the Description please? I happen to have a massive green glass carboy (40L/10gal I think) lying around, so I'm going to start looking for suppliers for those mosses, other plants & stuff in Australia. I reckon that it would make for one amazing looking Terrarium.

[@loving_lioness3518]

Yeah that sounds awesome! Did you do it? 😊

[@Skeptical_Numbat]

@@loving_lioness3518 Sorry, no. It looks as though this won't be happening this year, thanks to a whole bunch of personal economic problems...

[@normamonterde5455]

Sencillamente precioso excelente bello 😊😊😊

[@7.J7]

Sanji: aka moss head Zoro...

[@thunderlord3183]

Is that a Jo Jo reference

[@MrYounis26]

​@@thunderlord3183 yes i am

[@7.J7]

@@thunderlord3183 🤦 one piece genius

[@atharvsharma4372]

Marimo

[@margaretinsydney3856]

Really beautiful! And you make it look so easy.😊

[@NotthefirstDovahkiin]

I'm going to try and make one of these

[@StarsAndSnipes344]

Thanks so much for showing what it looks like later

[@BlackringIII]

Would recommend a transparent lid!

[@lootera8813]

I'm so impressed that I want one for myself

[@lindseylarsen1983]

Finally a video that shows me how to do vertical moss, thank you 🙏

[@ome.]

No problem!

[@jenpink4298]

This is really lovely!

[@ome.]

Thanks Jen!

[@LeslieGibbons-m5s]

This so beautiful and fun. I’m doing one tomorrow

[@ome.]

Wonderful!

[@YKKY]

I am dreaming about something like this, this is gorgeous! May I ask, why is it important to close it? Should it be always closed?

[@geethikareddy3]

You can absolutely make a terrarium that is not closed. It might have different requirements when building it though. There are many tutorials on KZbin to make an open terrarium. Hope this helps 😄

[@nina150]

It should be opened once a week for a few hours worth of airflow I didn't know either until almost failing so figured I'd share the knowledge, hope it helps! 🌿

[@GardenLover-t2x]

We used to make these when I was a kid at summer camp, they were the best. I'll have to do it with my granddaughter

[@ome.]

They're great fun! Let me know how it goes

[@botcloud2088]

Sanji will be satisfied hearing “moss” 😂

[@dzdraco19]

Mosshead

[@thunderstar254]

Marimo

[@T.L.J_Tequariums]

Such an interesting way of planting

[@prinznoir7371]

Sticky substance is a must for life 😂

[@tlojewelrylove]

You know it!🤣🤣🤣

[@BBWahoo]

Open your mouth and I'll give you a lifetime of it 🥴

[@sagnikmaity1444]

When the plants starts to grow the jar is toast.

[@ataramusette2357]

How beautiful 😍

[@partyturtle141]

Springtails? Either way great build! ❤

[@ome.]

Always!

[@hinnam_]

Amazing and very educational

[@4ppl3_c4t]

It's a beautiful masterpiece keep up the good work man

[@nina150]

What is the sticky substrate a combination of? Also I love your build! 🌿

[@litthanosop]

thats black soil its naturally sticky

[@Tinnerito]

I just use a mixture of peat moss(type of soil), and tropical potting soil

[@litthanosop]

@@Tinnerito we know whats moss bro

[@Tinnerito]

@@litthanosop i know, but i have lots of experience with people not really knowing what they're doing so just in case...😅

[@ome.]

You can use sifted potting soil :)

[@matildevenegas9855]

Si quedan muy lindos con el tiempo se desbaratan gracias por compartir sus ideas 💡 bendiciones 🙏❤️ Calera Colombia

[@Bni1383]

I would like to know what happens over time.

[@imc645]

probably everything goes in a cycle

[@narratornate8841]

​@@imc645only if he brings in insects or something. Need a carbon dioxide producer, otherwise the amount of oxygen will eventually suffocate the plants.

[@imc645]

@@narratornate8841 plants also produce CO2(?)

[@narratornate8841]

@@imc645 not a significant enough amount. There's a reason they're being used to offset CO2 production.

[@imc645]

@@narratornate8841 alright good to know!

[@shockwave9875]

Seeing this type of creativity first time.

[@firmanandrea8678]

nice Short and It's beautifull

[@bethsummerville341]

Just beautiful!!

[@ome.]

Thank you so much!

[@rc-w-3487]

Just a question but do you not need to add a false bottom to this type of terrarium?

[@ome.]

The leca and charcoal provide drainage - no mesh layer is necessary if that's what you're asking :)

[@aniljagtap6683]

Excellent!!

[@ome.]

Thanks!

[@rebeccaberlin]

How do you deal with the different watering needs of the ferns vs the cryptanthus

[@CatarinaQuei]

I have cryptanthus inside a terrarium with a fern for 6 months now. I didn't go heavy on the water at first and they are both still ok.

[@toaster7786]

He sounds like the kind of guy to go skiing as a hobby then when he’s done go to a wood cabin and sit done with tea next to a fireplace and cat so he can read a book.

[@ome.]

Never been skiing or stayed in a log cabin. I hate tea. Don't have a cat, or a fireplace... Books though. Love 'em. If they're audiobooks.

[@debracampbell1802]

Amazingly wonderfull!!

[@ome.]

Thank you Debra!

[@debracampbell1802]

@@ome. Your welcome. Did you think of this in your head? I'm just wondering.

[@ome.]

@@debracampbell1802 Do you mean the design? Yeah I suppose so - I don't plan/draw them out if that's what you mean. Some are more planned out in my head than others (those ones tend to look better in the end!)

[@soniavieradeesteves9895]

Excelente hermoso muchas gracias por compartirlo felicitaciones desd

[@ellem7258]

Love it 💕 thanks for sharing!!

[@irmatellocespedes7818]

This is an terrarium.I love it..

[@archana2029]

Simply awesome 👏 ❤

[@yungbusta]

How does this not just fall into itself in a couple hours?

[@themermaidslairaquatics]

So amazing!!!!

[@sabinabalboni4896]

Bellissimo questo terrario!!!

[@tinasonger948]

I'm impressed

[@jennifermartinez5616]

Beautiful! Love it!

[@emmaosman9898]

Is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@dancingram79]

I really need to try this!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rockjockchick]

So pretty!

[@kughatosemakughatosema8923]

Absolutely very very beautiful

[@SailingMystika]

Beautiful idea but no false bottom is dangerous for mold growth

[@ome.]

There is a drainage layer in the LECA and activated charcoal, as well as drainage and aeration components within the soil. Plus we like to add springtails to help combat any mould development :)

[@glow1815]

Very nice!

[@ome.]

Thanks very much :)

[@Astara_star]

Gorgeous!!! ❤

[@jennifersutton3115]

Very creative 👍

[@tomsanders2094]

That is so beautiful 💚

[@anafrancaisbolos4680]

Imagine if a child sees it and just starts to shake it VIOLENTLY

[@RP-ml5hs]

​@boppi_cat 😂😂

[@ome.]

That child would be shaken violently in turn

[@kevinbarnett9802]

Would you please provide a list of materials and suggestions on where they can be purchased? Thanks. Great video!

[@icantthinkrn]

Oh great I finally have a use for all the substrate and moss I have lying around the house..jkjk. Interesting content 👍

[@cactusfiesta]

Great Job! Thanks to share

[@AlexRejba]

Amazing!

[@ome.]

Thanks Alex :)

[@olindabatista5083]

​@@ome. me emcãnto com estes llindos trabalhos é maravilhos.muito lindos parabens gostaria de ter um bomsai aqui não se emcontra estes subestratatos pegajiozos

[@romystumpy1197]

,a beautiful miniature ecosystem ,I like it alot

[@Tinnerito]

What did he say those plants are called? I can't catch it

[@darmcdax]

Something like Peacock moss i think

[@Tinnerito]

@@darmcdax i got that part but the first and last were hard to understand

[@violettracey]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@ome.]

No problem

[@kaustubhSharmahi]

Beautiful

[@emmmilllliaaa]

What substrate are you using?

[@ome.]

A mix of coir and worm castings

[@MiigsMusic]

It's moss

[@YALMM]

That looks beautiful 😍How do you sustain the optics ..?

[@ome.]

I like to let them grow, but careful trimming every now and again is now bad thing!

[@rajeshbeura8401]

This is the coolest thing on internet today.. ❤

[@mariarosemar995]

Huuummm, que linda voz!

[@ron2507]

If the soil drys out, will the wall collapse?

[@SaikiKFann]

They can remove the lid?

[@jioji2288]

Soil wont dry out as long as the lid is not opened for a long time, the moisture inside the tube will keep it moist and mosses happy !

[@geetanshi1895]

Oh yea why not cause I have these plants and mosses lying around in my house😊

[@meowzerzzzzzzz]

when the smart kid is bored:

[@ome.]

I was never the smart kid

[@-wingsofwasp-]

​@@ome.guess what, you are now

[@No-js8bs]

I LOVE IT!!! 💚💚💚

[@wienaigrette]

The moss beautiful thing I have seen.

[@Smartsometimes]

Gorgeous!!!

[@ome.]

Thank you!!!

[@yarou3124]

How do you deal with mold?

[@allisonh2340]

Springtails, you can add a few into your terrarium and they'll eat all of the decaying plant matter and mold. Kust make sure you have a good lid on the container so they don't escape in your home

[@Gasp7000]

@@allisonh2340 Where do you get those, and what are they?

[@hoofhearted1102]

Silly question..... If I popped this in a bookcase under the shelf lighting, would it sustain the life of the moss and those plants?

[@ome.]

I kept my terrariums in a windowless room with only non-grow-light LEDs for like 2 years so I would say, probably.

[@hoofhearted1102]

@@ome. oh awesome, I might give it a go then 😁 cheers 👍

[@nosks_stopmotions]

If you put creatures in there they have to climb otherwise they won't have much space

[@joshcropper]

Springtails?

[@aggroblu9753]

What kind of “creatures” do you think would be able to live in a tube?

[@joshcropper]

@@aggroblu9753 don’t know much abt terrariums do ya

[@twistedara]

​@@joshcropper yup. On another comment he said he put springtails in it.

[@letsgrowtogether5398]

So beautiful ❤️

[@ome.]

Thank you!

[@myhobbyisgardening5164]

Very beautiful 👌

[@ome.]

Hey thanks!

[@suedeakin1726]

I love it, love it, love it...🥰🥰🥰 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏 For sharing...🤗🤗🤗 🐛🦋💡🕊🌿💓💓💓🌍💓💓💓🧚‍♀️🔮🦄🌈 🌠

[@ome.]

Our pleasure!

[@larphhalodratunrev6198]

I LOVE IT AND ITS BEAUTIFUL NO DOUBT

[@respectpleasethankyou]

Im not bored but this is so lovely ❤

[@ome.]

Thank you, doubly!

[@muhsinali2806]

Its just beautiful