Creating a Bioactive Terrarium from an IKEA greenhouse cabinet

[@Theinvisiblehippie]

Me who has no intention of doing something like this, but watching anyway to try to incentivize Krystal to upload more long form content: 😲😊

[@BirdiesvonGG_2024]

Yes!!!!

[@Amid.the.flowers]

Yes! Love it 💚🌿

[@edgarherrera2030]

Agreed

[@caffienatedtactician]

I definitely would do this if i had the money! I'm constantly on the lookout for secondhand cabinets

[@PlantswithKrystal]

I love you all tons! Thank you for the kick in the pants!

[@m_huff23]

I love that your dog is with you the whole time, he's gotta investigate everything!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

He is my micromanager and body guard. I love him to pieces.

[@jpgypsyxo]

Girl, you are glowing!! ❤ and so is the terrarium! 😂

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so so much 🥹🫶🏽

[@-MrsG-]

I’m going to make my husband watch this again with me. I love the idea and want to do something similar for orchids and dart frogs.

[@Nicole-tn2qc]

I’ve had a Rudsta cabinet sitting in my living room for over a year because I wanted to turn it into a terrarium too, but I didn’t know where to start. Thanks so much for this video-it’s exactly what I needed!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

That is awesome! I’m happy I could help 🫶🏽

[@carmenlane7681]

It’s gorgeous. Definitely a labor of love. 🫶🏼🥰

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

Thanks for including the lil giggle. I needed that this morning 😂

[@PlantswithKrystal]

You’re welcome! 🥰 Happy to bring some joy to your morning. Have the best Thursday!

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

@@PlantswithKrystal You too! 🫶🏼

[@Munz_is_at_your_house]

That’s awesome for a first one! Great selection, clean up crew and substrate! In about 6-8 months it will look gorgeous! Next year could get some froggies or geckos!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

I can't wait to see how it develops! 😊 and maybe a mascot for the space in the future too.

[@angelabrown8458]

I admire you for so many reasons. Keep on ‘faking it till you make it’ and I will try too. ❤

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!! Keep on "faking it till we make it". 💚💚💚

[@shparkles]

19:26 Ooh, some colorful plants would look great in there indeed ✨️🌺🍂💖

[@naturalgalwilliams]

This diy cabinet is gorgeous, Kyrstal!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽💐❣️

[@hannahh6793]

Krystal! It looks SOO good!! And what a huge undertaking. I've always wanted to do this. She's beautiful!!! 😍

[@bubbyanne2]

This is timely as I’m researching how to do something similar but smaller. I so enjoy watching you do this stuff, the chuckles (misting system) and the inspiration, (the awesome build) are so real. I can see me doing it and going the same way.

[@hummingbirdinSoCal]

Wow!!! Love this! So much hard work! Great job! Plus, you activated my Alexa when you set your timer!!🤣 That was awesome!! Sending sunshine and hugs from California!❤

[@roseannefish]

Same 😂

[@corndogmurphy]

Welcome to the dairy cow farming community. 🐮🤠🐄 I love the terrarium and you’ll love watching those little cuties crawl around!

[@corndogmurphy]

I fell in love with isopods so I’ve been making mini 5.5gal terrariums for different species. So far I have dairy cows, puddings, and powdered oranges! I call them my bug farm. 😂

[@PlantswithKrystal]

@@corndogmurphy They have such weird little personalities.

[@lalyunknown]

Omg I would love to do this once I move in a bigger place ! This is stunning you can be proud of yourself !!

[@lovesyorkies3395]

Carnivero is so awesome! Krystal, you rocked this! WOW! It’s stunning!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!! And yes, carnivero! They’re so great!

[@rayettajones6441]

WOW! Krystal, this is AWESOME! I really love watching you and what you do with your plants.🙂

[@kellyping9450]

Once again Chrystal you've done it

[@PlantswithKrystal]

💚💚💚 you are so kind! Thank you!

[@EpicGigglez]

This was super cool to watch. I'd love to do this when my kids are older.

[@jenw5854]

Love how you doggie is all up in the cabinet as you’re trying to build. :) and you’ve gotten so smooth in your narration. This was a great video!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! Even when he is not shown, he is always close enough that his eyes need to be on me. He's a great sidekick.

[@torquess454]

You’re such an inspiration Krystal ❤️ I see what you mean about putting the doors on too soon, thanks for letting us know that it’ll def come in handy to know, you’re brilliant, I’ve been scared to try this but I guess you gotta just go for it hey!! We’re doin it!! Oops she’s a squirter!! 😂😂 An orchid be awesomeness!! I want a coconut orchid myself, you probably want a little one there

[@Planty-Mandy]

This is one of the most beautiful builds I’ve seen! I would love to do one just like this.

[@tgraham7194]

That look really nice.Good job!

[@BostynsCreativeSpace]

This is so awesome!! Can’t wait to see how it grows and expands 🎉

[@ghosty2222]

So beautiful! Her name should be Gloria ! She’s Glorious 😍😍😍👏🫶

[@erinhallmakes777]

Looks great. One suggestion would have been to use great stuff expanding foam for ponds. It's waterproof and black so easier to hide.

[@miminewbean8518]

Beautiful home! Amazing terrarium. Rn I have a small one on my desk and I want isopods but I’m scared of bugs 😂😂

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Isopods will quickly grow on you. They don't feel as creepy crawly as spiders do.

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

This is beyond cool! You did an amazing job of actually breaking down the complete setup so we could do it ourselves with confidence 🫶🏼 Thanks girl

[@green_day_freak]

I love the seahorse log!

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

I love this. What a great video. Very easy to follow . I have been wanting to do something like this for orchids. Your video gives me courage to try. Thanks.

[@gloriaandrews9265]

I love your videos! They are so helpful, informative, and fun. TY

[@peaches454]

Great job! It’s beautiful!

[@liannawatkins5227]

this is incredible! I love seeing you create things that make you happy. Thank you!

[@barefootcontessa3963]

Oh come thru 🙌🏾 you did such an amazing job you little creative genius 🫶🏾

[@MissQueeennn]

I absolutely looove this! Great job 👏

[@carlacolombon2719]

Oh shit I didn’t see how recently you’d posted this and was about to look for updates!! Lol this is awesome! Can’t wait to see how it grows

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to see how it grows in the next 6 months. It's changed a bunch already in such a short time.

[@kelsieeehight]

oh my god this will be my next project! your video is perfect thank you so much 😭🫶🏼

[@VampyRagDoll]

lol how many peoples Alexa’s just got set and went off. 🤣

[@PlantswithKrystal]

I got you 😜

[@sjs_1999]

The terrarium video is here, ahhh!!! I’m so excited for this video after watching the progress on IG

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you! It was quite an adventure with it but I'm happy she is done.

[@k.e.M_]

Can you do an update home plant tour??? I see a lot of your plant design has changed and would love to see it all ❤

[@monicajimenez4797]

I love it. I'm getting ready to do my own, and this helps a lot. Especially what little critters I'll need. 😊❤ thanks

[@AprilStrace-dc2ks]

Love watching your videos! I am kind of inspired to do something similar now! Great work!❤

[@lalama637]

I love this!!! Great job!

[@annette6420]

It looks amazing, I would definitely like to do this one day.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

It’s so much fun, you’re going to love the process!

[@jessicaeppright4457]

Amazing! Thank you so much for showing us how you made it!!

[@iamfjstyles2353]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@Jacobkryn]

We love this it’s amazing very similar to Benji plants Rudsta cabinet I also made one of these about a month ago but it was with the akerbar cabinet with was much smaller cuz I didn’t want to do a huge one

[@Vampacious]

Beautiful terrarium!! And can I please take a moment to point out how gorgeous, healthy and happy you look too!!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

You are so kind! Thank you so much!!!

[@babygirl110800]

Beautiful!!❤😊❤😊❤😊❤❤❤

[@Oorangeade]

The water going everywhereeee😂 Thank you that made my day❤️

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Leave it to me to be a hot mess 😂

[@elisabethh.]

You did such a good job 😭😭 I love it

[@febakoshy8888]

Wow! This is awesooooooome! Love it !

[@thecozyplantco]

This turned out amazing 🤯made me look into getting a Rudsta myself 👀

[@magdolnawx]

So cool! I love it thank you for the ideas ❤

[@cookiejookie]

Looks amazing ❤

[@andreaskaliks8664]

This is impressive!!!

[@alynicrespilho7934]

it looks beautiful 😍😍 great job!!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Sadistichippo]

Awesome video!

[@delfinochacon5349]

It's a joy to see your videos made me laugh..and very informative of plants

[@gothangeleffy6411]

You should get a crested gecko for this terrarium, just house it in a smaller house while it’s little but this would be perfect for a crested gecko

[@Planty-Mandy]

Isn’t 90% humidity way too high for one?

[@Pulchritudeiseverywhere]

Awesome video ❤️

[@RougeBiophiliac]

I would loveeee to see you keep frogs

[@Life_Improbable]

Yesss!!! I have been thinking about getting into this! Gracias 🎉🎉

[@mamalongsplants1559]

Beautiful 😍

[@weebitfluffy]

OMG I'm so doing this!!!! It's amazing! Love your content

[@jennifergasiorowski7471]

Amazing! I love it!!! 😍

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! I have so much fun making it 😊

[@pinkyysk]

Some amazing tips. Sad when my gecko passed I decided in time to use his viv to plant up. At some point I will be doing similar but smaller. Not just for mini orchids but mostly for them Great vid thanks Have fun

[@livingoneplantatatime3891]

Definitely trying this 😊 I love it ❤

[@tubegoob1]

LOVE IT!

[@itschelbro]

this is so cool!!

[@CeraLillian]

You’re already too damn pretty! Makeup is not allowed! It’s not fair for the rest of us! 😂

[@redlindsaym39]

Thank you

[@ryancuffari3348]

frakkkkk uuu just when I thought I had enough and i was totally fine I see this

[@JoshWitte]

I'm gonna do this 👍

[@ken.Sorii2024]

Why did I just notice how short you are😭🥰.I love your content.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

😂 people always tell me I have tall girl energy online.

[@luqmanhafeez55]

That log in the middle looks like a sea horse 5:43 😂😂😂

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Yes 😂 that’s why I loved it!

[@barcaisbest10]

Love it!

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

I love your videos! 💚

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

I struggle with the drilling the hole. Even the maintenance guy at my I apartment that I asked for help from had hard time. Maybe it was the drill bit. I love this cabinet. Looks like a lot of fun!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! And the hole saw definitely takes a little practice.

[@WitchyBlueMoonlight]

hi krystal I love you so much

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Hi love! Thank you so much for your love and support here 🫶🏽

[@mamalongsplants1559]

I'm too old to do all that work❤

[@LoriDeNight]

This is amazing! You also managed to set off my Alexa twice last night, lol

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Junglelina is her name!🤭🤭💐❣️

[@sirquinn1440]

You should add a mini fan

[@itigupta7578]

I love your videos and reels ❤ awesome work.. A quick question, how did you seal the opening at the back that you created for chords?

[@truebluebamm]

I’m having a Jenna Marbles moment. I need this in my home. Right. Now. 😅🥰

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Gosh, I sure do miss her 😥

[@truebluebamm]

@ so many of us do! Especially lately. Your content sparks much joy so stick around as long as you can!! 😂🙌💚

[@Shniedelwoodz]

Whatever you do, avoid vanilla orchids. They're lovely but they grow fast and soon there's only vanilla. You could add some orchids that normally live alongside the anthuriums, like brassia but they tend to have humongous flower spikes. Cattleyas would do well there. Maybe even a brassavola. They smell so nice. Could totally see this terrarium with a brassavola nodosa.

[@vontapleasant9068]

Where did you get those huge plants in your living room… very nice

[@Joe-dj7ss]

I’m planning to do smth similar since I wanna create a bigger terrarium and have isopods as pets so this is perfect!! Is a misting system important/ do I need one? Or is it just an extra? Loved how urs turned out it’s sooo beautiful

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! The misting system I included so it’s less maintenance. I don’t have to spray as often. Not necessary but you maybe have to spray more times throughout the week.

[@melissaafkrichardson9204]

Very inspired! Great build 💯 #algorithmcomment ❤

[@1faithchick7]

I use wax paper to wrap things that I don't want to stick. Paint, great stuff, etc doesn't like to stick to wax paper. :)

[@PlantswithKrystal]

That’s a great idea! I’m going to try that out next time.

[@rebeccaparis6470]

💚💚💚

[@МадинаКасимова-й4у]

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[@__JillSt.Clair__]

It looks awesome!! I love the idea of adding little bug guys to it, but are you worried they will climb out the hole you cut for the cords? The little roly-poly guys are adorable, but I wouldn't want them wandering my house. 🤣

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! And no, I don’t. The hole is up very high and I have it covered with painters tape to keep the humidity in too.

[@mad_green_mango]

A very interesting idea 😍 but as an anthurium breeder I do not recommend such an amount for such a small space. These plants grow quite quickly to a really large size.

[@lynette365247]

Krystal you are so very beautiful, on the inside and the outside.

[@nancyclymer98]

You should name her Flora 😊

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Oh I love this!!!!

[@gloriaash7511]

❤

[@Zzont0pp11]

Also I found that super glue is completely safe in terrariums as well.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

It is! I learned that when building my nano aquarium too.

[@codmobsession]

HELP! I bought 15 Monstera Deliciosa plants(10" plastic pots) in September. 3 weeks later 1 plant rotted entirely with no node left to save. For the rest of the 14 I cut off any mushy rotted roots and potted into bigger terracotta pots. Watered only when the soil felt dry, but it's beyond me how the rot occurred. Some of the plants still look kinda wilted. I despise plastic pots for this very reason that soil just takes too friggin long to dry in my garden conditions, shouldn't have got them in plastic pots in the first place. Now I hate myself that I just can't keep plants alive. You've had your share of struggle with Monsteras, what steps to look for before buying and after taking them home, or suggest one of your videos please!❤