Make a Cactus Terrarium - How To Terrarium ep. 4

This is the Fourth episode of, "How to Terrarium." In this episode, you will learn EVERYTHING you need to know in order to make an effective and natural-looking Cactus Terrarium. Cacti aren't typically plants that would be housed in a terrarium. Therefore, if there were a cactus terrarium, this is it!
As mentioned in the video, although you may see cactus terrariums online that look cool, they might not be tailored to the cactus plant (as they should be). In this series we are trying to make effective terrariums that not only look good, but are well-suited to the plants and animals they house.
Difficultly Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Cactus terrariums are pretty easy to care for and maintain as cacti are low maintenance plants for the most part. The difficultly with this terrarium is finding the proper container. Remember to put this terrarium in a bright and warm location.
Note: Visit this link for the substrate mix.
See the One Month Update for this Terrarium: • 1 Month Update: Cactus...

[@clowneryjohnson5208]

i gasped when you just grabbed the cacti out of their pots tbh :O

[@narkolumagg7468]

Spicy Meme ikr and when he held onto them I was like biting my knuckle xD

[@bookkrworm]

I wore garden gloves when I planted mine, and I still got spines in my hands.

[@HaloMadness007]

never thought i'd binge watch terrarium videos. you just earned yourself a loyal fan, great shit, maynge

[@goblinking3151]

Same, rad.

[@rootsnurserycapecod4564]

HaloMadness007 I’ve done the same

[@clarencebarbour3745]

Yep! I could listen to hi, talk about terrariums all day

[@hem138]

Two years later same thing happened with me, man. New to this channel. Already loving it.

[@ryn_2396]

Bruh why is this happening to me 😂😂😂

[@GreyRock100]

1:18 That's what my terrarium looks like.

[@TimZoet]

I wheezed

[@filippoarlenghi6247]

AHAHAHAH

[@Airenu]

5 years have passed already. This was one of the first videos I've watched. I'm curious, do you still have this terrarium? Would love to see an update.

[@ValiThe]

Same!

[@TheAughoti]

I love the video. As a gardener I have one suggestion. Plants always look better when planted in odd numbers. 1, 3 or 5 plants would have looked better.

[@SerpaDesign]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will keep it in mind next time around.

[@rubenskiii]

Great tip! I've heard it before, the human brain sees things without a pattern as more "raw" and nature like while even numbers and patterns are seen as logical, structured and more human. Also, in nature almost nothing has straight lines or really sharp 90degree-like corners. we see straight lines as "unnatural". That's why tankers put brushes on their tanks, not to just turn it into a giant roaring bush, but mainly to break up the sharp lines which will get noticed by an human eye if not covered up... :)

[@bongbreaker7404]

Then You Would Also Need An Odd Number Of Terrariums Or You Would Have An Even Number Of Plants... So This Terrarium With The Four Cacti Would Look Good Next To One Other Terrarium With Three Cacti. For A Total Of 7 Cacti.... Hmmmmm... Its Like My Neighbor Planted Five Trees At Our Property Line... It Messes Up Everything... Makes It Too Complicated, I Think You Should Just Do What You Want.... That Being Said... Ha Ha... We Did Learn The Odd Number Rule In Every Art Class I Took.

[@seanchancellor6861]

You just grabbed them... I get spines in my hands just by looking at mine....

[@toro_caspi4191]

Yea, I really hate those little invisible spines that stay in your hands and cause so much pain.

[@the404error7]

@@toro_caspi4191 it's like a splinter

[@southpark.obsessed3384]

I can do that with all my cactus except one little bitxx a sliver ball cactus the hook at the skin and it’s a pain in the axx

[@GabrielGuzman18]

Meee🤣🤣

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

Same here!! That’s why I’m making a terrarium so they stop stabbing me!

[@octypie211]

I love how he just GRABS THE CACTI WITHOUT GETTING HURT

[@sai63836]

The ultimate chad

[@catgames1387]

He as god

[@hearditallbefore6782]

I am so in love with my new discovery. Previously had no real interest in growing. Bought an aloe plant from my neighbor after his wife passed bcuz he wasn't taking care of it. I researched how to care for it, got the cactus mix soil & now it's so gorgeous and healthy and tall. She's had 4 babies alreardy. I call them babies & I love em😊. Anyway, now that I've discovered terrariums, I'm hooked. I will be doing this. It's so dope.

[@geosantafe]

this is the best explication that I have seen. I'm from Argentina, I don't understand much explanation because of english, but the video and their images were very clear. you are a genius in this!

[@iksarguards]

“Sand or something similar” ....*reaches for granulated sugar*

[@SerpaDesign]

Stay tuned for next weeks episode, you don't want to miss it!

[@TheLostOne172]

SerpaDesign can you make a carnivorous plant terrarium?

[@lemon420]

@TheLostOne 172 he made it by now

[@desertsage7]

That being said, this dude gives zero f's about having cactus hands

[@waffle8364]

The ones he picks are actually not that pokey. Some poke more but they feel more fuzzy, of course you don't want to tighten your grip on them but they really are quite tame versus wild caci

[@michellechapman8738]

I was thinking the same thing!!😂😂😂

[@AcePilotZach]

If you're gentle yet just the right amount of firm, you can easily handle most cacti without a prick.

[@emmanuelflantz9192]

I dont know a lot of things, but i do know youtube. and you sir, deserve at least 75,000 more subs.

[@PipeSmokingBoardgamer]

AGREED!!!

[@HmineCrafter]

The only problem is larger channels are harder to keep a healthy community.

[@klapp4773]

You mean a million

[@davesdepaves]

I wanted to subscribe after your comment but forgot I already did...

[@harperjohnston8911]

Hey, I'd definitely recommend using a brush (a toothbrush or a makeup brush, something with soft bristles) to get soil off of plants, that way you won't be blowing outside soil everywhere.

[@SerpaDesign]

Check out the one month update for this terrarium! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn_VlJttjclmbac

[@SpyWilliam123]

Could you start making small aquariums kinda how you make your terrariums? Maybe with water springtails, freshwater snails, and aquatic plants?

[@mysteryfan15]

I appreciate that you value the plant needs over aesthetics. I have seen some beautiful plantings that I know are never going to last due to the conditions they are in. Great videos and great series!

[@Coopercaroline2000]

I just looooove your videos!!! I never thought I’d be watching (or should I say binge watching !) terrarium videos!!! But here I am!!!! I’m sooooooooo inspired to make them once I’m done renovating my home!!! Thank you for such great content!!! 😊👍🙏❤️😉

[@annadeleon8622]

Another excellent video!! You are very talented. Wish I could binge watch all of your videos right now.🌵🌵🌵

[@TheSeptemberRose]

I lived in Arizona for a year and I fell in LOVE with the desert environment! Getting glochids in my fingers hurts though, that's why I don't grow them.

[@LiveLaughSmile]

So beautiful! Very professional! Thank you!

[@poopycaitlin]

I could seriously listen to your voice all day. Screen idea is excellent for maintaining layers. With these glass terrariums, you can keep an eye on moisture in the bottom and mist like you are with a spray bottle lightly 2 days in a row rather than water so much it goes to the bottom. Wonderful video!

[@passero9858]

The best cactus terrarium in KZbin I think. I love your creations.

[@brittanykendall6312]

Great video! So far it's been the most helpful/ enjoyable I've come across :)

[@suekleinman6737]

Outstanding, I never had much luck with cacti but I'm going to give this a try.

[@user-tr1xo7ki2b]

Браво, супер 👏 люблю кактусы и суккуленты, МОЛОДЕЦ 👏 КРУТО, много чего почерпнула для себя! Очень красиво 😍

[@laurencoogs]

So beautiful! Now I want to terrarium. Thank you for the amazing content!!

[@exaltation8522]

So simple, yet so beautiful!

[@JessicaPancake2]

Omg watching you grab those cacti bare handed have me the shivers! Great video though I’ve been loving these terrarium videos!! And the straw trick is a life saver for houseplants too!

[@tinuflint393]

You sir are a brave man and mean business with those cactuses!!! Well done!!!

[@juangomez-moreno4068]

I really like your videos...your instructions are very clear and your projects fun to watch! Thanks for all the help!!!

[@mariaauroradejesusferreira7792]

Cool. Looks great! Thanks for teaching us!

[@dklindsey1952]

Very cool and fun. Thanks!

[@mariawarda4385]

Love it, thanks for sharing😊

[@ashwathiyer4485]

Loved the Demonstration! I'm starting out on mine after watching this! Please keep posting! :)

[@catto1003]

So cool ! This really helps me for my school assignment ! Thanks !!

[@Rick-xy8jf]

Love watching your videos, you’re so creative and inspirational. Guess, this will be a project for today.. :)

[@twerpist]

Love your videos! keep up the awesome work!

[@ultimaraza6251]

Ok thanks. I just picked some up👍. great videos btw.

[@addiebrice6001]

Your voice is soothing and the video is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

[@lyndakirkness5415]

Very good teaching. Perfect to follow.

[@8a8yBleu]

Amazing arrangement!!! My favorite thus far. Going to search for a clear bowl now! Been thinking of consolidating my cacti’s into one pot! This was a great demonstration thanks for sharing!!

[@danielleroy7744]

This is a great tutorial! I can’t wait to get started. Thank you!

[@smilingmaano]

Your vids are the only kind of videos i watch every day

[@lunaradic5075]

I love your videos So glad i found you channel

[@Radicalxtcx]

Thank you this was very helpful.

[@katy9424]

Looks great!

[@asthenamesuggests9513]

Beautiful!

[@chanhuangsuan3697]

Your videos are so detailed and really explains well

[@jeremibren5565]

Awesome cacti terrarium with clear jar

[@pandabearjourney4623]

your video visual is nice... I didn't feel boring to watch it 'till the end. So relaxing and helpful. Thank you for sharing :)

[@xMindPrintsx]

I love your videos! Thank you.

[@boniboni4912]

Thanks I always see tiny cacti super cheap and I have an empty glass container similar to this one so know I’m gonna try this!!! So cute!

[@dancemontec]

I'm gonna do these for christmas gifts this year!!!! So excited to get creative

[@dawnfire47]

This is lovely , you inspired me to try and make one .

[@bongotime3618]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I made an amazing cactus terrarium today and these tips were really helpfully and gave me a look to work around other mine. Really good video, but I found a thin soft paintbrush I had never used was a bit more efficient and less messy at cleaning the cacti, but that could just be my clumsiness. great video!

[@kennethcharlesdelarosaberm2674]

your videos are really really helpful. tnx man.

[@AnnaFernandezEsq]

Good stuff! Thank you!

[@itswednesdayscrewironing7576]

You, Mr Cactus Jack, are a genius! 🤓

[@ernestmatthews9867]

was a very helpful video/tutorial, thanks

[@bennyc409]

That being said, this was an enjoyable video.

[@pikachu1054]

These are so awesome! Great work! :D

[@The-peanuts]

I love it.

[@anneneeb7742]

I cant stop watching your great videos!!! You are so knowledgeble. I was wondering where you buy some of the containers for the closed terrariums.Keep up the good work. Keep making your great videos. Thanks.

[@analuisa1214]

Look at these beautiful cactus! I have only one tiny cactus, I am trying to make it grow (it stoped, I guess the recipient was small), so I moved it into a bigger recipient a few days ago, in a few days (I guess) I am going to see some results!

[@LikodsaPayag]

fantastic arts design sir...thanks a lot for sharing :)

[@annananna1331]

I'm suffering just looking at you touching all of those cacti. I have plenty of those and I can literally feel the pain as it was mine! Expecially the dotted ones...

[@SerpaDesign]

Anna Turroni Lol! It didn't hurt that bad, I have pretty tough skin thankfully.

[@funnytime1111]

Seriously, the options are the nastiest and the hardest to remove because they’re so small!!

[@breadguy7962]

Anna Nanna the minuscule spines are called glochids.

[@wxlurker]

Allison Sedar Agreed! I had them stuck in my hand once and I couldn’t get them out due to how small they were. i learnt better and invested in nitrite gloves soon after.

[@Antenian]

What a total badass.

[@grimr27]

Very nice looking terrarium..

[@johnmar4336]

SerpaDesign, Hands of Steel

[@Kracken11111]

I like the cactus, they look great

[@raygrant4036]

it looks great

[@moxxy3565]

Idk how or why I started watching your videos but here I am after a month building my first terrarium.

[@dtmctech]

Great video, thanks for sharing the knowledge. I haven't read all the comments but just in case it wasn't mentioned, a can of compressed air would work well for cleaning also.

[@MsMichelle026]

Loved your videos Inspired me to start my own terrarium Got a new sub

[@froekenur]

really inspiring!!!

[@eliclarke24]

I think this would probably be a really nice way to grow cacti in climate where you can't really grow cactus, and regulate the microclimate better than you could otherwise. Like the reverse of a greenhouse in the desert. I love this!!!

[@magalydutra846]

Wonderful

[@ChristopherRodriguez-bm8rw]

you have an amazing channel keep it up (:

[@chokoshtroko]

thanks for the great videos :)

[@psec3706]

Absolutely awesome thx u

[@konnachtv]

Good job 👍🌿

[@jage5256]

I did one exactly like this only with smaller cactus with three and a few cactus that look like balls. They grow together and actually moved closer to each other. I also used charcoal with the false bottom. I've made another one in a square dish with three cactus. The like the little lamps I turn on 8-10 hours daily. I need to make more. So relaxing🤗 subscribed

[@HunLover05]

I love your terrariums! This makes me want to make a desert terrarium but I have a cat that probably wouldn’t leave it alone!

[@Akusound]

Very nice👍

[@TheXpertKnight]

Finnaly!! make more!

[@SerpaDesign]

I am going to try to release something new every Thursday, but don't hold me to that just yet.

[@yihengzhou2676]

You sounds asleep but it suits the vibe of the vid, love

[@MrCabba4]

Nice work :)

[@arkdynosaur3025]

Dude you should sell these I would buy one!

[@fulltimemar]

That was sooooo cool!! It looks like a mini desert, i bet if i had this beautiful terrarium my sons will want to play with their cowboys in it! Hahahah u rock!! Xo marce!

[@morganm.6256]

fulltimemar your son is so cute!!

[@whales0ng]

Aww!

[@Mtz2604]

I'm binging at this videos! :O

[@joshuavarney2346]

I've always wanted to make desert themed things like this.

[@patriciaroman5965]

Is very beutifull. Saludos desde desde mi 🇨🇱

[@stferreira1151]

Parabéns!!! Show !!!

[@Zamiiz]

I’ve been wanting to make a nice cactus terrarium for awhile!!! I live in Arizona so to get everything I need I just have to go outside :- )

[@MalibuPlantGirl]

@SerpaDesign I love your videos! I haven't been able to make terrariums as I would need to buy shelving plus the supplies but I have plants and have my own indoor plant area and outdoor garden. I wanted to suggest paint brushes instead of the straw which worked but, seemed kinda messy haha. Thank you for the wonderfully relaxing and informative videos! You're doing a great job!

[@raphaelmenelaou9201]

Amazing i wanna also do,just one question ,in the false bottom why do we need to add a mesh on the gravel?

[@alessandrovalenti2320]

so good :)

[@leengoudappel]

Hi, great video! Again! Were did you buy those glass? How do you call them?

[@monagurl1973]

Thank you