IKEA Greenhouse Cabinet Plant Tour, Care Routine, + PET BUGS

[@HarliG]

So sorry this went up a day late! The editing ended up taking much longer than I expected. I hope you enjoy & I’ll be back Friday with a new video! Not sure what it’s gonna be yet 😂

[@jennyshah9381]

Great job

[@jennyshah9381]

Industrius of you

[@whitneyrains7139]

girl i am here for the freaking bugs. i work with isopods so now that you do plants AND pods i just love you sm moreeee somehow 😭😭

[@HarliG]

Oh my gosh I’m so glad! They are a lot of fun. You work with isopods??? 😮 I’m not sure what that means but I would love to hear More

[@thespoiledtexan3904]

I cannot wait for our local pet store gets in more mantids! My son raised a Chinese mantis afraid from the egg and he had a ghost mantis that sadly passed 2 molts away from adulthood and we don’t know why! His Chinese mantis, Sam, lived a year and laid an otheca.

[@tiffanypreston8536]

Girl. Put your grow lights stuck along the inside middle part of the cabinet doors where they come together🙌🏼 do 2 or 3 going up and down. Everything will be getting good light but it won't be right up against everything plus you wont be able to see the actual light. It will look awesome in there. Use tape or sticky tab things to hide the light cords and keep them aligned around the edge of the doors out of the way.

[@silenc3x]

Get an inkbird humidity controller paired up with a reptile fogger. That's what I do for my ikea cabinet. It's all automated and I fill it like once a week with water. Turns on at 70% and under, and turns off at 80%, rinse and repeat.

[@JuanellHopper]

when I was taking my forensic classes, I wanted to be a forensic entomologist. That was one of the most interesting parts of my forensic classes.

[@arthurzackaryabrin]

I see isopods I click. I'm a hobby isopod breeder so I have a shit ton of them but I still think I dont have enough haha. I love them so much and seeing other people get into them fills me with incredible joy!!! The are such underrated pets!!! Please also do make sure to have leaf litter in your terrarium cuz that's what they will eat most of the time and it keeps them from nibbling at our live plants. Plus they will hide underneath it and feel more safe!! (and it makes it look more naturalistic in my opinion) Also: Funfact: Isopods are crustaceans and breath through gills!!! even the fully terrestrial ones!! They need high humidit because of that and will die if the enclosure is too dry!!!

[@laurenjohnson5880]

Thanks for separating the bug part, just not for me, but I love the milsbo terrarium!

[@robinhavens695]

Sweet Bismarck jealous of your attention to the bugs… his love for you is sooo heartwarming 💚🐶💚

[@HarliG]

He’s a little sweetie 🥹

[@blackburned]

I found him pretty clingy for my preference. She could barely point at the glass without him headbutting her hand. Definitely a cat person here 😅

[@blip-2024]

I LOVE my isopods! They are so much fun. I got them as a clean up crew in my tortoise enclosure. It's actually weird how much I enjoy them!

[@zombiekate]

Maybe a small fishbowl as a water reservoir in the bottom with a nylon rope wick (paracord might work if you have it on hand) one end jabbed into the moss wall and hanging into the water. The sphag should wick the rest of the way up to the top. My own (similar idea) setup uses a 20 gallon fish tank as a reservoir but I won't suggest a whole new, expensive, hobby to solve your problem lol 😂 (although I think you'd love fish keeping)

[@supergingerr]

These guys are so cute! Fun fact terrestrial isopods are detritivores meaning they break down decaying material and turn it into soil. Bugs are incredibly important! Be kind to bugs people and support your local bugs❤🪲 Ps. This includes centipedes, arachnids, and roaches too (I know a lot of people hate them but they are very important).

[@leahnelson771]

Wow...the bug video i didn't know i needed . i loved every minute .

[@MockMessMonster]

I'm not a fan of bugs, but I do appreciate how much you care for them. ❤

[@blackburned]

That's how I feel about her dog ❤

[@dianaalfonso6687]

Always love your outfits!! Silently taking notes 📝

[@cyagurl]

I have all my carnivorous plants along the top of my terrarium (which also helps with any fungus gnats) and small succulents (string of pearls and turtles) which cascade beautifully down. I also splurged on a few rubber ducky isopods (which I never see! 😅) along with my dairy cows ms springtails.

[@ramzirais4988]

Hello I'm experiencing the same issue as Harlie along the top of my cabinet. Everything is dying due to the heat and humidity. I'm curious about the carnivorous plants you planted on the top. Thanks

[@cyagurl]

@@ramzirais4988 Hi! I have nepenthes, pingucula, and drosera with moss/perlite soil in small pots. I put these in similar sized deep clear plastic drip trays to keep it filled with (only) RO water so that the plants are always water-logged. Then I pin miss to cover the pots. They love the bright light conditions and the moss helps to retain humidity up there :-)

[@GreenChords]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@cyagurldo you think you could post a picture? Haha. Or explain how the pots are mounted? Did you just attach them over the original moss with silicone?

[@ariellebro]

The terrarium cabinet was what got me hooked on your videos. It is so cool to see the difference over the past year!

[@TTX420]

Sooo here for the bugs! If you get shrimp with your fish, they’ll also give you leaf skeletons, when you throw dead leaves into the aquarium ♥️

[@HarliG]

I am definitely going to get shrimp with them!

[@edmonddantes9441]

I really enjoyed this video. It was informative for those who have or want a cabinet, and cool to hear you share how much you enjoy watching the insects. Thanks.

[@skyqueenstudios]

Your little dog ❤ you can practically here him brain zapping you with “mom, mom, look at me!!!”

[@heatherdegreeff1092]

This was so interesting!! Thanks for sharing the buggies too!

[@erikm8372]

I’d say just get a less intense bulb for the cabinet! Lol. Or, maybe just to fill that space at the top, try some good old fashioned… Tradescantia zebrina, or any relative of that! I like it, idk if everyone does. It fills a space in no time, makes flowers and can likely handle that lighting you have. Or you could try some sort of succulent that is ok with more moisture? Of course there’s string of turtles, but I’ve always wanted to try string of pearls in a vertical or wall planting. They do make aerial roots after all… or when in doubt, just fill a space like that with creeping fig! Preferably the cute oak leaf ficus. That will definitely fill it up… Or Marcgravia, Pellionia, tons of different vining and shingling plants to choose from.

[@DawnoftheJungle]

Omg this is just …… unbelievably amazing!!

[@D0J0Master]

Yea you can totally buy an automated reptile mister, mine even connects to google home haha. Speaking of reptiles, in my greenhouse cabinet I have a crested gecko running around, if you enjoy the bugs maybe consider adopting a low maintenance gecko? Obviously do your research but crested geckos are awesome for this, they dont eat any of the plants and they eat fruit, super cute and loves to be held at night. But of course if you add any larger critters, like your mantis make sure the humidity is at safe levels. I added a small computer and it keeps the humidity at good levels, plus plants love air flow.

[@shawnahylton2048]

Love it and love the bugs too! I’m thinking I’d like something like this someday. I totally get your point about watching the bugs versus just looking at plants. If a mantis would be happy, that would be pretty sweet.

[@carocarooligan6230]

You could use a little clear cup with tiiiny holes to drip into the sphagnum moss over the day

[@zandrawostel5868]

I have Onychiuridae in both of my Rudsta's. I guess they came in on a plant and have multiplied. I love watching them was they move around. I've shipped in ladybugs and put them on my plants for mealy bugs and an infestation of spider mites. I love watching the good bugs go to work. I have hopes to have a terrarium cabinet someday but for now, I have smaller terrariums that I need to work on. Loved the update.🐞

[@Empress_Moth]

HARLI you got me with the plants, then you decked me with the anime, and now you curb-stomping me with the BUGS??? The way we would've been absolute best fucking friends if we knew each other growing up 🤣🤣

[@andysplantysnstuff4272]

Total terrarium goals!!!! Peak bugs!! ❤❤❤❤

[@whitneyrains7139]

a mister is absolutely key. i would get the smallest mist king available since you’ll only be using 1-2 of the nozzles 🙂

[@jaavis1781]

I don't like bugs but watched the last part anyways. It was actually quite interesting and even cute! Those bugs' diet is healthier than mine 😄

[@Heidi-Beth]

I would not change a thing in your terrarium. It is absolutely amazing and beautiful!

[@catherinec2967]

I love bugs too, so thank you for including them in the video 🐌

[@steph6337]

Ahhh those sweet little antlers peeking over the leaf! So cute!

[@jeenaalexandrasrna]

I love this cabinet!! I built my cabinet with some inspiration from your cabinet and added a waterfall. Posted a video on my KZbin of mine. I would loveeee to add more bugs like isopods but I’m afraid since I have a water tank. I have released springtails to address mold. I appreciate the bug feed rituals you mentioned because I wouldn’t even know where to begin with that if I do decide to add more bugs to mine. I added lights on the sides because I didn’t think the one light on top was enough. I am having a dry patch on top too, but I think it’s from the fans I have up there. I have a misting system from reptizoo installed to keep up with the moisture and I love it. Grateful for your cabinet since it inspired mine and happy to see that it is doing so well and holding up thus far!

[@etownem9]

Would some smaller bromeliads be happy with the higher light and less moisture? or air plants? I think Hoy are a great idea though. Overall it looks so great!

[@Mandi_Hui]

Wow amazing. I really love that hairy ficus villosa i wonder if they can grow out of the terrarium too. The bugs were interesting too. Can worms also live in there i think they make interesting burrows. I love to do a terrarium with lady bugs i love those.

[@aqua.scape69]

You out install a fogger. That would keep the humidity up and the substrate moist.

[@Empress_Moth]

Harli, use rhipsalis or some other jungle cactus that can handle higher light! They love getting sprayed and high humidity but hate their roots staying constantly wet. Misting once a day would be fine for them. They'd love the light, be able to handle the drying of the moss, and they'd add fun texture!! Like honestly, a Sedum morganianum would do very nicely in there! :D

[@HarliG]

Ohhh I love those ideas! I hadn’t considered rhipsalis

[@Empress_Moth]

@@HarliG Ayeeee glad I could be of service!! :D

[@ingrida1121]

These bugs are spoooiiiled. They eat better than I do. 😅

[@KrisChris_plantaddict]

Love the bugs! I have a few terrariums and am wanting to add some critters. My husband is a bit squeamish at the idea, but I think I have him more or less on board. I was the little girl that collected bugs and made bug houses, so it’s really the logical next step for me 😁

[@ashleypayton7119]

Super cool 🦋🦋🦋 I have a praying mantis that has been guarding my garden, he is huge and I absolutely love him and his funny appearances when he starts cussing me for watering the wrong areas😂

[@KelliesHoya]

Do you think jungle cactus could live in the top (& be happy)?

[@Akimills_84]

Love love love the bugs 🐜!

[@meganingold1089]

Such an amazing setup!! I absolutely adore this whole entire thing! ✌🏽💚

[@plantitude8042]

Absolutely fascinating, I enjoyed this video so much. I think a praying mantis would be a great addition if you decide they could survive/not devour the other wildlife. I'll bet some more ferns would fill in those spots nicely. I've thought about getting an Ikea cabinet just for ferns. Thank you for sharing this video, would love more updates!

[@TheMasonTee]

I have never had a bioactive terrarium, but this video made me go down a rabbit hole of related content. And now I want some little iso-pets so bad 🥹

[@petersebborn306]

How about growing Pinguicula, they can get some cool leaf colors under high light levels.

[@katiewilliams9273]

I don't think they would go too well with her bugs lol

[@petersebborn306]

​@@katiewilliams9273 Yeah fungus nat's will be eaten and maybe some springtails, all the other bugs will be too strong to get stuck on the sticky leaves.

[@pudik2008]

Harli have you tried growing baby tears or creeping fig on top? Or if it’s too bright at the top would you consider putting a small square shade cloth underneath the light! 💚Natalie

[@em5140]

Amazing! What a cool statement piece in your home. Love it 😍

[@EmmyUnwindWorld]

I need that cabinet in my life! Such a beautiful plant collection and great care tips. Those little pet bugs are adorable.

[@HarliG]

Thank you!

[@tracys_plants]

Thanks for the update and info!! I’ve started my cabinet/terrarium builds but life got in the way after silicone and blacking out sides. I’m also scared to start the expanding foam part (afraid I won’t like the outcome). Hopefully next week I can tackle it.

[@etownem9]

Bugs are fascinating. I want to get blue death feigning beetles and make them a pretty habitat (if you are looking for a new project for a video...)

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

It looks great,and the bugs too 💚🌱🌵☘️💚

[@pablocolon649]

Again you’re dog is beautiful.

[@MidwestMikulyukHomestead]

Bugs are the best 🙌🏻 I’ve been relocating spiders I find to my houseplants in hopes they’ll help control the unwanted insects…

[@kevr6797]

Cool ! Been following your cabinet since you started it. Have the same milsbo, just with the modified shelves etc.. like your setup with the terrarium. A reptile mist system tubing may fit through the 2 holes on the top of the cabinet. Very cool! 😎

[@ninasuculentasymas]

Beautiful terrarium!!! Loved the insects!!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🪴🌿🌱

[@Kati-did]

Love it! I think hoya or string of turtles would look so cute up top!

[@ginamwright]

Girl let's go with the bugs!! I don't have snails or anything like that but I have 5 different species of isopods and of course springtails and they're the most lovable Lil buggies. Now I want to combine them with a large terrarium so bad hahaha

[@isaacrosa8402]

Just like to correct you the your monstera adansonii mint is actually a monstera adansonii Indonesia marble 💚 my favorite 😍

[@macied19]

I’m obsessed! This is so cute!!

[@OOTheBlueAir]

hallo, nice garden, do you have any ti[s on lights, I imagine there special lights for the plants.?

[@ramzirais4988]

Hello Harli and thank you a lot for this video. I watched your terrarium-building video, which inspired me to build my own terrarium. I'm experiencing some humidity issues after completely sealing the terrarium with weather stripping. There's constant humidity and drops on the glass, making it difficult to see inside the cabinet. I'm wondering if you've had this issue and if you sealed your cabinet entirely from top to bottom or left gaps for air exchange, like between the doors vertically. Thank you.

[@TentandLantern]

Why not make a weeping waterfall? Use a small pump at the bottom, run a tube up to the top, and let it drip. Lots of ways to customize the top part. I'd probably do a narrow piece of PVC with holes drilled every inch or so.

[@brandiejones2249]

Maybe some small succulent or cacti up top or any strings of...

[@RachMonPhoebs]

The word for the nature-y smell after a rain is called petrichor.

[@ltink4735]

Love your cabinet! I want one!

[@nicolepalanzi9589]

Loved this tour. Do your boys enjoy the bugs 🐛 🎉

[@YuehAndFriends]

Maybe add some high light plants ? :o and mister would help for sure!

[@whitneyrains7139]

it almost looks like that syng albo is turning aurea that’s cool. wonder how the leaves will burn in

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

Ouuu yay!!! Perfect timing ❤️ I’d love to get a cabinet someday. I’ve gotten so many alocasia varieties in the last month, because I’m pretty sure I need higher humidity now going into fall (east coast of Canada). Yours is such nice inspo!! I also just finished placing a speed order for super white juvenile monstera Albo’s and my adrenaline is through the roof right now 😂😂 a couple of the ones I really wanted went out of stock before I could place them all in my cart, but I’m super happy with the 3 really white ones I’ll have coming to me in October 🤍💚 *edited for spelling*

[@journeythroughthree]

ENJOYED 🌱🍂

[@hberror404]

LOVE the bugs!!! I love isopods so much

[@jacquelinecosme7608]

Maybe like a piece of mesh like behind the light like a foot long like to block light but still get light

[@melissag3642]

I'm wondering if putting a water prop section up at the top would help keep the humidity up?

[@paigesofmakeup8573]

Not plant related but I LOVE your jeans!

[@thepiyush909]

So beautiful

[@cherieholmquist7259]

So fun!! I love the anthurium "skeletons" and the rest of your terrarium!! 😂❤

[@blackburned]

I thought it was cool seeing the skeletons the bugs left too. Probably my favorite part of the video. Bug behavior is not commonly talked about

[@JuanellHopper]

I think a string of pearls or string of bananas could live up there under that bright light. They don't care much about being dry either

[@sadiemartin6309]

Your monstera adansonii leaf that looks like a face looks almost like “ghost face”!

[@andrewfeakes2468]

I wonder if you just throw some dwarf like aloes or maybe haworthia up at the top

[@marie-joseelanglois1333]

Wow so cool love it

[@pablocolon649]

You are bless. Amen 🙏

[@K.Mar.]

Thank you for the Video❤you are so nice

[@HarliG]

Thank you too ❤️

[@kantigua5544]

consider cacti or succulents at the top

[@fridabuer]

I love this!🤩

[@josephruiz7133]

Hey do you keep grow lights on 24/7? or run them on a timer?

[@yougrowgail]

I’m curious. I’m a gardener and snails in the garden can be so problematic eating leaves. Do they not do that to your beautiful plants?

[@yougrowgail]

Ok NEVERMIND I asked too soon. You answered my question 😂😂😂

[@PlantingAshley]

You look so good!

[@1984Assen]

Do you use Any ventilation?

[@totalvamp792]

I didn't know they were called dairy cows. I used to call them rolly pollies

[@HarliG]

They are! Dairy cow is the specific type I have

[@totalvamp792]

@HarliG so good to learn ty

[@lesliepozuelos7764]

Where do you buy your isopods from

[@justtj420]

Get the spiky one. they're so f cute.

[@carolstuff]

👍

[@finnster6582]

I don't mind bugs unless they have more than 10 legs😮

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@mommanewell]

🎉🎉🎉❤

[@pixidanberty5530]

The ficus is probably the marijuana of the bug world.

[@carlyamberson]

💚🌱🌿🪴

[@juli6151]

Dude, they're decomposer why you wasted your money to buy that fancy stuff? Just throw egg shells, your fruit leftover, all kinda flour and yeast in your kitchen onto the substrate.

[@HarliG]

I completely agree. It’s just easier for me mentally to be able to grab a pinch out of the bags once a week rather than trying to remember what they need day to day