Getting Mold In Your Terrariums? Follow These SIX Tips!

Getting Mold In Your Terrariums? Follow These SIX Tips!
Mold is an annoying part of terrarium building and in this video I’ll share 6 tips that can greatly reduce the chances of it happening! Terrarium mold can be controlled by using springtails (folsomia candida/collembola) and using the right terrarium substrate. Anyone who has ever built a terrarium will go through this so don’t be disheartened if it happens to you!
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[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Do you have any tips to add?

[@warbledurbler7905]

I have a tip for you: you have an uncanny resemblance to Heath Ledger! Thanks for these videos, they're a great source of information and relaxation 😃

[@milamilla1977]

I used Instapot with steamer basket to desinfect mopani wood from pet store. I added 2 caps of water and put it on 20 min. It worked really well. And mopani wood has nice smell too!

[@a-aron8386]

@@warbledurbler7905 I also think he looks a lot like Heath Ledger.

[@a-aron8386]

@@milamilla1977 Good idea using the instant pot. I'll use mine for that also.

[@milamilla1977]

@@a-aron8386 True. At least you can get rid of fungi and mold!

[@Chuuskiitoo]

I fight mold with cinnamon infusion. Just boil some water and add enough cinnamon to get the water really dark. I use a dropper to apply it locally. This method works well for small mold outbreaks

[@muji9261]

How does this work ?

[@citycritteradventures7427]

@@muji9261 According to what i've read, Cinnamon has anti-fungal properties.

[@andreabrooklyn6872]

Is it harmful for ball pythons?

[@BadgerBabyBoy]

Is this also a good preventative measure to use before there’s even a problem? And it won’t affect the insects?

[@averyjwilhems281]

@andreabrooklyn6872 most likely so insure they dont come in directly contact

[@Fjin.]

It pleases me every time to see how the number of your subscribers is constantly increasing and I think the reasons are obvious. The quality of the information, the way of presentation, as well as the charismatic protagonist and his sonorous voice. It is obvious and at the same time unobtrusive how much thought and work goes into your videos. The content is exactly what I am curious about. Anyone interested in this topic can be recommended all your content without hesitation and without reservation. Thank you for your work!

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Thank you Thomas. I appreciate you taking the time to write this to me! I had some stick from a 'follower' recently and you've really cheered me up ❤

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

I agree. Just found this channel yesterday when I was about to put my first terrarium together. Realizing I still had a few things to learn I held off and I have been watching his videos.

[@haleyoldland9705]

Completely agree. Never knew I needed 4 potting mediums to make one soil but here I am over in the States trying to find everything available on Amazon US 😂

[@gracingurtler5236]

I really appreciated learning that North light is the best if using natural light. Thanks so much!

[@benannen2431]

Great Video and great Content in General on your Channel. Thank you so much for Sharing your knowledge about Terrariums and plant keeping :D

[@tonyrugg2054]

Thanks! Just started my first terrarium, which is a 120 gallon aquarium converted reptile cage. I followed all your tips for soil composition and after 1 week it is growing good. The fan arrived today, and the springtails in a few days. I have a little mold starting, but the fan should help that. The whole backdrop is natural cork that I got from a pet supply (approx 4' w x 18" tall). It reeked of mold and still had lichens on it, so I bleached it. I am allergic to mold in any form. I have ordered a bunch of miniature orchids to grow on the cork, since I grew orchids for many years. I just have a combination of ferns and other miniatures for the ground area. Thanks again for all your vids. They have been super helpful getting me off to a good start!

[@tacanacy]

What are your thoughts on using activated charcoal?

[@lorettataylor635]

Thanks for all your tips. I'm very new at this.

[@ziplocksadventures2321]

thank you so much i was gonna make a terrarium for a school project and in the past when i tryed to make my own terrariums they always got mold in a week, thank you so much

[@vickilong4887]

I'm so inspired.... thank you

[@user-princedemon21]

Thank you i needed this

[@CatherineRMoore]

Just putting together my first terrarium. I have used your soil formula, and I’m so glad I found this mold video. Fingers crossed. I grow orchids and other epiphytes and use peroxide and cinnamon as suggested below. It’s very effective when used correctly. Hopefully I won’t need it in my terrarium. Thank you for generously sharing your experience.

[@marekkubicki3673]

Perfect chanel and tutorials!

[@evet1115]

Great tutorial! There's many years I do small terrariums and mold has always be a tragedy. Yes, I confess that I have gived up too many times, but I love so much doing this, that I always return to it. In my case, watering in excess is usually my great mistake. So, now I begin with a moderate watering and I'm trying different layers of materials at the bottom retaining humidity.

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Thank you, Evèlia! I'm glad to hear that you always come back to it. Keep going and if you need anything email or DM me :)

[@evet1115]

@@WorcesterTerrariums Thanks a lot for your support! It's very kind. I'll be looking forward your new videos 😉

[@eijy5481]

thanks for the vid! is it ok, if I just use led lights and how much time do I need to light my terrarium?

[@glendaconvery6832]

I built my first ever moss terrariuma couple of weeks back following your instructions. About a week later I noticed mould coming up amongst some of the moss. I panicked! What I did do was get a drop of hydrogen peroxide on a cotton bud and carefully painted the mould with. I also realised that the environment was much too wet so left the cover off it for most of the day. I had layered the base materials along with flyscreening which allowed me to slip a pipette into the small gravel at the base. I was able to remove some of the excess water without disturbing the top layers. I am still working of getting the humidity right but I am very happy with the build so far

[@ameeroe3732]

Hello. Thanks for your videos! Just did my first terrarium last week. I have mold. I know I probably need to restart. Is there a way to clean or sterilize the plants I have in there so I can use them again or do you have to throw them out?

[@28amlan28]

Springtail can do wonder...I tried with small piece of unprocessed wood and as expected it got mold after 5 days....I introduced the springtail 2 days after doing the final plantation....it not only controlled but removed the white mold on the wood 90% in a month. Actually the mold was also looking quite aesthetic that moment, so I took the risk...1 more thing that I want to mention is that my container has good lateral air flow👍

[@njIV86]

Just had a large outbreak of mould. The plants are ok, but rebuilding the entire thing again. Thanks for the tips!

[@heather4805]

Hey! Did you identify how the problem started?

[@elodieradigon2600]

HI, did you compare the results of the app with a real light meter and test it with different type of lights? Or how do you know it s accurate please?

[@alis1236]

Great videos! I was wandering what plants (from the ones you mention in your videos) shouldn't be mixed together? Thank you :)

[@kathleendu305]

Where did you purchase your shelves? Can you share? Thank you!

[@onimazu4102]

It happens evertime to my terrariums and and seedling containers Im so glad I found this

[@JamesMcCabe-rv4vo]

Great advice,I'm on my first,it's helped me get off drugs and back on the right rd in life but iv just had a mould breakout which is disappointing. TBH I didn't know what I was doing to start with I should have watched a video ,my ne t one I'm doing by the book for sure,lava rock bottom with mesh then the substrate because I think that has been my biggest mistake.its thrived for months too 😢,I'm trying g a white vinigar spray ATM.

[@qskii2365]

First off thank you for the tips, second off you look like you could be Heath Ledgers long lost brother. Keep up the good work bro

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Haha, thank you for the kind words 🙂

[@qskii2365]

@@WorcesterTerrariums No worries brotha you kind of look like the actor Frank Dillane too. Do you ship international or UK only after checking out your website I want to buy one of the apothecary vial terrariums but I live in the US. If not I can always create my own but you're selling them for a good price

[@fionnamarais907]

Wish I had watched this video before I introduced driftwood from my garden and the baby's tears plant from the nursery to my terrarium on Sunday. Woke up to mold all over the driftwood today so I left it open for the entire day practically. I'm a newbie and was quite chuffed with myself for having no mold issues for 2 weeks prior changes! Do I dump everything?

[@aosggame]

I've once dumped in some Springtails in response to an outbreak, which like you said, did not work.

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Early on is key

[@TheFatbutterpancake]

Hey! At some point can we talk about your shelving setup with the lights. Seeing how you tend to ‘harp’ on lighting😉🤣

[@kylerasmussen1455]

youre such a boss

[@protomono905]

where did you get that giant container on the top left ?

[@eagleeyedpsycho]

very nice tips. thank you. I have to say though you remind me of an actor but i dont know which one it was.

[@laslunas2561]

I just started doing mini terrariums. My first one is perfectly fine, my second was eaten up by mold and I made the mistake to smell it 😂 My third started to mold, I removed the infected wood but it might have already spread welp. Wont close it for a while, guess I overwatered it too so gonna watch it for the next days now and if it gets eaten up im gonna try again lol Im just like uuuugh because that one took me like for ever because the opening is so small 😅

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Ah, i think you have to kill a certain amount of terrariums before getting good at them,. Keep going!

[@attilasimon5204]

Dear Worcester Terrariums, please help me :) I built a paludarium, and i have a white mold issue on the spiderwood. i did try to clean it off with rubbing alcohol and H2O2 and i did try to brush it off but it coming back within a day. Do you have any idea how con i get rid of it ? Or it will be disappear it self like it the aquariums ? ( te spiderwood is on the back wall not in water )

[@danielnyuin2088]

Hey, I’m kinda new in this Terrarium hobby and I started to do some research through watching your videos. I learn a lot from your videos. May I know what kind of light are you using? Is it a white LED light or full spectrum light or warm light?

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Hi! I mainly use warm white bulbs and under counter strips :)

[@vanesasevcikova1812]

what should i do if i have white moss bugs

[@cameronfurtado686]

hey, so what if there is mold on some wood in my terrarium and i don’t have springtrails as far i’m aware of. what should i do?

[@LukinsNotmanMusic]

As always great tutorial my friend. I saw on your Instagram in some of your terriums you were using peperomia emarginelia just wondering were you purchased this plant from? Really sorry I know I’ve pretty much asked on everyone of your videos where you got a a certain plant from 😅 I only ask because I’ve searched for about an hour and can’t find this plant anywhere on the internet.

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Hi! I got mine from Neotropic treasures on IG :)

[@LukinsNotmanMusic]

@@WorcesterTerrariums thank you for your reply :)

[@eijy5481]

in my terrarium some mushrooms are appearing is it bad for the ecosystem? and if it is, how do I prevent than to appearing again?

[@winterwin_8274]

It’s my second day with my tank and it’s already growing crap all over any solutions ?

[@apollon1]

How long do you keep the kids open for medium larger terrariums to improve airflow? 10mins?

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Every home is different but in my house is say 10-20 mins. I keep a close eye on the water levels inside and water accordingly 😌

[@wiccanplays1330]

Please do NOT put your rocks in a microwave or oven. Never, but especially if they're just rocks you find outside. Many rocks have minerals and metal and will start a fire in the microwave. Other rocks can explode at high temperatures, like an oven. Wood you can bake, at a lower temp (like 325ish) for 20-40 minutes. If you are planning to use it for a reptile, make sure it reptile safe. Certain woods can irritate or kill some reptiles. I love the videos so far! I'm looking to get into the hobby, just waiting for my supplies, and your videos have been great at keeping me entertained until that happens. :)

[@bibytom863]

nice video

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

❤

[@Warbaman]

Ive only used drainage balls, spag moss and coconut husk with package bought crunchy leaves, got springtails and after 3 days tons of white mould and possibly green mould on the clean wood i put in (bought at a premium to make sure it was clean)

[@luciferious9062]

i have the exact same issue currently, have you found any way to treat this? or will i have to restart?

[@Warbaman]

@@luciferious9062 the mould was only really on one piece of wood. I made sure not to soak it with water and i think the springtails are taking care of it too... its still there, a little, but its not bad. I hope a little mould is ok cos i have the frogs arriving in 2 days now 😞

[@AriaMehr]

this app is for android ! what can we do if we have iphone ????

[@MilneEli]

Can you make a swamp terrarium like swampy not full water put not full dry plsss

[@lds7650]

I have a small piece of wood growing green mould in my terrarium. There is also some furry mould growing on some yeast, but my springtails aren't really visiting that area for some reason and so the mould continues to grow. I'm worried this could be the beginning of a large mould outbreak. Do you think I should remove the stick and potentially some of the furry mould if possible. I have tried to leave the springtails to do their thing, but that isn't working here. It is also important to note they are eating mould in other areas near where I put them in initially.

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

To be honest, I'd just leave it but if it bothers you then take it out :)

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

The mold on the wood will more than likely pass on its own

[@Mootugal]

On my isopod enclosure I take out the isopods and put them in a bowl on top of a wet paper towel and then clean it out

[@kieranmilton2276]

I have 4 terrariums, one in a mason jar and the others are in a glass jar with a wooden lid. I’ve noticed a couple of wooden lid ones are moulding quite bad, especially on the bottom of the lid, I clean them regularly but it keeps coming back, the other two wooden lids are thriving well with no mould at all. I have springtails in each one. What could be causing this?

[@nicestpancake]

As mentioned in the video, mold spreads via spores, and your springtails likely can't get to the lid because they walk through the soil and as you can see in the video, have no real vertical climbing abilities (can'tclimb on walls). The spores travel by air, so if you open the terrarium even a little for *anything* , the spores are kicked up, attach to the lid, and then mold the lid. Alternatively, because wood isn't very resistant to molding, it could just be that you aren't getting rid of all of the original spores that had grown on it previous (mold actually clings really hard onto the surfaces it has made it's home) so your washing is actually probably helping it more than it's hurting it. Edit; all in all, I would just replace the lid, because regardless, you really shouldn't be using *wooden* lids.

[@mohammadzarei1961]

Hey there,👋 How can I make a closed Terrarium without springtails & without mold too?

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Hi Mohammad, you can make terrarium without springtails for sure.

[@mohammadzarei1961]

@@WorcesterTerrariums Thanks, And what is your advice? Other tips?

[@mohammadnurakmalabdulrahim4630]

Hi , i have paludarium , i got problem with mold at wood , is it okay if im using springtail .

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Yes that should be ok. Don't expect them to eradicate it though

[@GenRN]

I brought in a plant from outside and mold has taken over. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kokedamaplants5303]

App not available for iOS 😢

[@DouglasRoberto_]

Thanks Heath Ledger 😄

[@masespacecadette4466]

I have a very specific case. I built a terrarium centered around venus flytraps. I used sphag, pete, and perlite for the substrate. However, I feel the pete moss was previously contaminated. Mold is already showing. However i cant use spring tails as flytraps cant use the nutrients they release in the soil. Also the terrarium is wide open, airflow is not an issue and humidity is kept up w misting. Is it doomed already or can it be saved? Please get back to me if you can thank you!

[@Roxrock]

I’ve an into the same issue with nepenthes and Heliamphora. My only idea is to lower humidity for some time, as flytraps aren’t actually tropical.

[@breniancodes8492]

place your substrate in a alluminium foil, pressure cook it for 30 minutes, let cool and use!

[@QuinnKuntz]

What was the app you mentioned that measures light? I can’t seem to find the link in the description.

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Hi Quinn, it's Darryl Cheng's light meter app and it's called HPJ light meter. The link is in my bio now!

[@QuinnKuntz]

@@WorcesterTerrariums Thank you!

[@rockisdead2412]

There's no mold on the plants or soil but on the wooden lid from the inner side 😬

[@w33bly25]

"Light" Me who lives in the Philippines: That'll be no problem. Rainy season: lmao no.

[@mossyart6435]

Don't give your terrarium to much light it will make the plant crispy like mine

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Good point :)

[@saiki4785]

john cena if not in wwe

[@sarueira]

Well I might have done everything backwards 🙃

[@miguelperez2369]

Disappointed no one in comments is calling you skinny heath!!!!!

[@garyhamilton2104]

Why is it a big deal to just go get a mossy log and throw it in? Unwanted passengers? Like what? It's a closed ecosystem

[@carvedwood1953]

These are great tips I plan to almost fully ignore haha. Rule #1 is to have fun and enjoy your terrarium. I don't buy specialty wood for my aquarium and I damn sure wont do it for my terrariums haha.

[@rvsecreto1]

Foot candle as a unit of measurement? That sounds so American for some reason. 😂

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

I think it sounds really old fashioned! 🤣

[@chrislecky710]

There is mold in a natural environment and its beneficial, why are you so concerned about mold?

[@gamingfa6767]

Mold are killing my plant in my terrarium already 1 of them dead the beneficial mold give are food for your springtail

[@FariborzKoh777]

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[@lvlselector]

Chileeeee

[@zheliznjak]

I watched a lot of videos where it would say that it’s very important to use good quality soil, sterilize the stones and quarantine the plants, just to make a ~100$ worth (in plants) mossarium completely ignoring all those rules! And look at me now googling “how to fight fungal outbreaks in you mossarium”…