How To Make a Terrarium - An Easy Beginner Guide

Unfortunately terrariums can seem complicated to make especially if you are a beginner, but after watching this video you’ll realise that’s definitely not the case! In this video I’ll show you exactly how to make a terrarium & break down each stage into a easy to understand step by step process. Terrarium making is a fun & reward hobby that will no doubt bring you closer to nature, why not have a go?!
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Chapters:
00:00 Terrarium container
00:27 Drainage layer
2:06 Terrarium substrate
3:11 Hardscape
3:50 Moss & plants
7:13 Springtails
7:37 Watering
Music: communicator - Reed Mathis, Benji - Dyalla , moonrise - Reed Mathis

[@AxelEditss]

I just started making them and it’s so much fun! I love watching your videos btw. They are so interesting and your builds are so eye catching!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!!

[@classi.]

Been watching your videos for a while now, they are awesome! This month I was looking forward to renew my bedroom with grey and wood tones, and I am having a hard time looking for natural green decoration, after watching your videos I think a Terrarium would be just perfect! (I really like nature and plants too, I have fishes and turtles:) ) Thanks for making these videos!

[@adamnagy4544]

I use sand for daniage layer and it is working perfectly 😊 water has an amount of surface tension, and the small particles like sand actually help to break it, and get "suck up" (bown haha) the excess water 💧.

[@daltonfisher8843]

Just bought my ebook the other day! your videos are the best, I can't wait to start

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! Good luck with your terrariums!

[@mahfujahmed8111]

😮Oooooo, your builds are so, so eye cathing☺️💯

[@AriaMehr]

Hello mate, thank you so much for lovely videos. Just a big question I have : I try to make my own terrarium and use some fern like you inside it. but I am worry after some months the fern grow larg and fill all space of it with leaves . just i want to know your adea and advise .whats happen on the plants at terrarium when they grow and get large ... ?

[@bluey4ever]

I'm Currently Awaiting my Fittonia and Some isopods to get to my home! I live in Europe and ( I Presume ) They're not from here, so i'm waiting patiently.😶 Also a Video idea: Make a Terrarium in a Bowl, with a small drainage layer, some Fittonia cutttings and a small crawling plant. I Think it would be great, and give a message that you can make something beautiful with anything!😁

[@jrbm670]

Amazing video

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank You.

[@ahmedyumnu1212]

if you put all your bros in a jar, it would be called a brorrarium

[@animekiller1523]

😂💀

[@user-hk5dg6hq3u]

😅😆😄☠👻

[@oleglark416]

Thanks for the video. Would like to try out building my first terrarium. Any suggestions for ready substrate to order in EU (Spain)? You had some suggestion from amazon in older videos but it is not available anymore. Maybe you can suggest some alternatives that can be used in the beginner builds. Thanks!

[@jamesdon1879]

So cool

[@taylorlevzow7748]

Wondering if i saw some English ivy in one you showed!? If not...do you think English ivy would do good in a terrarium? Would I want it to be established first or throw in propagation clippings!? Thank you! Love the informative videos and its appreciated you're sharing!

[@Yolkshi]

where can i find the springtails at?

[@Freedexplore]

Hey!! Nice job :) What kind of water you use to spray at the end? Thanks

[@avaogara]

love this have a jar just like that , making mine tomorow .moss n rocks n hardscape from my yard

[@TerrariumDesigns]

That’s great!😃 How did it go?

[@avaogara]

@@TerrariumDesigns went good turned out awesome I have it in my living rm next to my other bigger terriunm followed your steps

[@c.m.7071]

Love the videos as they have been a great help in getting started. Question about the substrate: is there any water involved in the process? My coco fibre is already the ground-up form so I don't have the hydrate step like you do with the compressed stuff, or is there any difference once mixed? Thanks again!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Good question! You can add a little water to the mix so it’s very slightly damp:)

[@MissVV100]

Your tutorials have been so helpful! Thank you! Where would I be able to find the springtails?

[@Datonefatcat]

You can find them at a reptile store most of the time

[@duychuongvo7407]

whats the first moss do you use in the terrarium? i want to knowww

[@kimcutberth]

Thanks!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

really appreciate it! glad you found it helpful:)

[@WeakBambi]

How often do you water this soil? I've been misting every other day because all my plants ended up drying out and getting crunchy... Not sure what I did wrong.. For furher info I'm using a reptizoo terrarium, I planted string of frogs, Begonia Malachosticta, and Begonia peridot. I also live in a tropical environment.. Not sure how my soil keeps drying up so fast. Maybe ratios where a bit off for worm castings to bark? I used a measuring cup so I'm unsure.

[@mvd83]

I just maked my first small terrarium. And have a question about moist. I have used a 1Ltr jaar with with which I can close. After one week I need to clean the glass from the inside which has moist buildup Is this a sign that I used too much water or is this going away after a While? Sorry for my bad english 😂

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Check out my Ebook, It’s perfect for beginners! terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/ebook

[@pavelbarzinjy830]

I love it

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks:)

[@AntMasterToby]

Where did you get the Aquarium gravel?

[@samh5513]

How do you get the springtails?

[@ericaroan4049]

Do you have a premade substrate for The US and is lower cost

[@DERI_BAHTIAR]

Sangat indah hasilnya..

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@stevehaqa]

Where you get the fern moss?

[@martincoles1620]

I watch your videos and i want learn make a terrarium.

[@AntMasterToby]

Underated

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks!

[@NoahKG]

I really wanna built a terrarium but i cant make the dirt you are making so Can i just use normal dirt🌱🌱

[@Blue_cheese.]

You should make a springtail culture video

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks for the suggestion! added it to the list😃

[@AwkwardBirb]

You just… went outside and grabbed some moss??? **cries in desert dweller** Seriously though, thank you for this example of a “small but mighty” terrarium!

[@anastasiacarter8843]

What if i dont have the mony are dont know where to find the fignom moss

[@russiancat1034]

Go outside and "borrow" some moss. (Shady areas in parking lots, or in woods)

[@anastasiacarter8843]

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