Crazy Bonsai Waterfall Rock Mountain Terrarium (Cloche Penjing Landscape)

[@SerpaDesign]

As I discussed a few weeks ago, I was really inspired by the bonsai trees at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. That display has had me thinking about doing something with them ever since. I knew I wanted to do something like this, though. Although I'm very intrigued by bonsai, penjing is probably more up my alley since it focuses more on the big picture. I really enjoy the final design and can't to see how the trees grow over time. What do you think, though? Let me know!

[@woodfield9584]

I think it's beautiful

[@jorgemeza6148]

Beautiful

[@Rplant421]

I have an idea for what you could do next. I don’t know if it would fit in with all you projects but maybe you could try saltwater tanks? But that terrarium is beautiful. You are really inspiring

[@rat_dragon]

I like it. Hey, how's the jumping spider?

[@rat_dragon]

@@Rplant421 he mentioned that in the last vid - he might *eventually* try saltwater

[@63yearoldskater]

Great job! As a bonsai grower for 40 years, I am impressed with how instinctively you shaped your trees. Might I suggest that you research "root over rock bonsai." You could easily encourage and train the roots of your trees to cling tightly to the rock as they work their way down to the water source. I look forward to your revisit videos!

[@Saamniferu]

Have you seen coco palm bonsais? They are AMAZING, its root over coconut, and sometimes bonsai makers even make them float in the air, The art is in the roots instead of the trunk and leaves.

[@63yearoldskater]

@@Saamniferu I have not, but I'll look it up!

[@jeanettebarr1282]

@@Saamniferu sounds amazing I'm going to look them up this instant! I've never heard of them 😃

[@amandakelley1665]

I am working on something similar right now. I have an 18 in pottery bowl, dragon stone and a Fukien. I’m planning to do something similar to what he’s done without the glass cover and with roots cascading into the soil/water.

[@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013]

@@Saamniferu I just googled this, and they make me weirdly happy. 10/10 would google again.

[@adamtownshend3719]

Don't even think it was intentional but the rock at 8:05 gives the illusion of a giant stone face watching the path and I think it makes the setup look incredibly cool.

[@eviskopsisko9802]

wow! very observant. and moss on it is like hair. so cool!

[@rubybonsparkletits2323]

Good eye, I love it!

[@danmorris7599]

Haven't watched episode fully but wow man, almost 4k views in less than an hour. Your ability to stay innovative every single week is inspiring. You bring imagination back to adults and young alike. I watch every week in awe. Keep up the good work!!! Edit: video was perfect. Turned out unbelievably.

[@klytuko]

the bone-sai looking good :)

[@tracybowling1156]

This was a very fun episode! I love how all of the elements came together to form something that looks very natural. I'd definitely and happily visit a place like this in nature!

[@robertforrest7956]

This is more along the lines I used to build as table top fountains a few yrs back. Made many custom types, and sold 100s of them. This is a fun project the whole family can get into making... Each supply an item to build with. Check landscape and rock supply outlets for project stones etc..... 👏👏👏. Thank You Tanner!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@doloresphifer5077]

I love Bonsai Trees and this is a terrific way to bring them inside.

[@martinsapsitis4292]

This is just a comment of thanks to you. My son of 6yrs has been enthralled by your activities for a very long time, which he and we watch on a large tv. We owe you countless, most days, thumbs up! We have watched many repeats and seen your production skill growth over time. We have gone on many adventures collecting materials and life, for his mini gardens, terariums and tanks. You have given him significant appreciation and activity which respects the environment and learns with it. A personal thanks to you Serpa Design and your endevours, you are a great role model. Regards Marty and Louis.

[@CameronT93]

Ok so I said last weeks build was one of my favourites, but THIS is definitely my number one favourite! 😅 Reminds me of one of the floating islands from avatar. Absolutely beautiful build. You sir, are an artist and a genius.

[@Grace-er9ep]

Incredible how he manages to top himself every week

[@CameronT93]

@@Grace-er9ep right?! It’s so nice to have something to look forward to every Saturday.

[@arla.s720]

it really is stunning

[@randystache78]

Love the happy accident reference! This is really one of my favorite builds to date. Definitely one of a kind!!!

[@franciscocontreras4450]

It looks so natural and realistic, great work very professional.

[@natetransitions8379]

My dude, I appreciate all of the little touches and upgrades you've been doing. Such a simple yet delivered design, yet took you so little time compared to some in the past. Everything from the music to the quality of the setups, love it man.

[@sentinel_2551]

I've been watching you for 2 years now, still haven't lost your energy

[@JaysCashVault]

We definitely need update videos on this progression. Maybe a constant update series? That would be really cool

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Yassssss

[@Grace-er9ep]

I have no words but just so much happiness now

[@rosemaryortega9879]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! I lost my breath when you added the large piece of moss, OMG! The whole time I envision having one like this in my daughter's room, she is a BEAUTIFUL and ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS young TEENAGER with Special Needs. I just adore her! You are very SKILLED and IMAGINATIVE, I love your Gift! Thank you 4 sharing. :-)

[@jiggermole]

Seeing all those roots take over the mountain slowly is gonna be pretty sweet!

[@kaitlynlancaster4655]

A beautiful build as always! Thank you Tanner!

[@fernandbetta01]

Omg...I am a cloche collector and love terrariums, I have been struggling with how to create a base to achieve this effect! Thank you so much for sharing this video, very inspiring. I love what you did, it is just so beautiful. Fantastic idea on the soil bag. I'm surprised they can grow with such a small amount of soil. A couple of months back, I made a mesh/substrate bag that I covered with moss to grow a bonsai tree above our Japanese themed aquarium, on the top of a stump. It seems to be growing nicely so far. I used a Japanese Japonica Cherry. I love your work, keep making beautiful scenes. :)

[@avilacanario]

Tanner, as usual, I am simply amazed by your talent. You produce one gorgeous project, one after another. Your detailing each is beneficial is the added bonus. Well done, sir. Thank you.

[@youtubeviewer9523]

Great job Tanner! You seamlessly combined my two favourite things; waterfalls and bonsai trees. Keep up the great work and your creativity is super inspiring

[@URANUSguys]

He did

[@cindywiner2772]

Oh My God Sweet Heart, That is so very beautiful!!!!!!!! Thank You For Sharing. love cin

[@RainBoKatchr]

Amazing doesn't even cover what you do. Beyond beautiful!

[@jodihelffenstein6647]

Such an amazing design! I love the patches of moss that you added under the trees and the waterfall was amazing too. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see another video!

[@mynutshellmail]

I love bonsai, and watching you create this was a real treat for my eyes and imagination! Truly beyond beautiful, kudos. 💗💗💗

[@aburkart84]

Again and again your creative use of materials in your designs are truly inspiring and beautifully thought out!

[@dmc3489]

Brilliant engineering! The pump vault was especially ingenious...

[@alexiscondit898]

Came together so seamlessly. I love your ability to create something new and creative so often. As always it came out wonderful. Great work!

[@jill5758]

You have the best imagination ever!!! Thank you for all you inspiration 🙏

[@ebenoid6643]

Awesome! I was just on the patio earlier this week and noticed some maple saplings and started to research bonsai trees! Thanks for the video!

[@YOYOY2K]

What a beautiful and creative project! I love how everything cam together! Thanks for sharing.

[@ЛёликРысович]

Thank you! It is very interesting! I love how you make beautiful things from scrap materials. Your videos are my source of inspiration!

[@NeonDecay]

Definitely one of my new favorites!! You inspired me to get into this as a little side hobby, and it’s been such a great stress reliever! Thanks for the awesome content

[@charliblake8551]

I am OBSESSED!!!!! I’ve wanted to do basically this exact idea for YEARS! You’ve definitely re-awakened the itch to actually start the project. Thanks for you’re videos mister….they are a constant inspiration 🤗

[@MissChelle]

Absolutely stunning. I love your diy projects. You have inspired me to have a little ‘serpa’ corner in my living room. I’ve just made a mini version similar to this with a Java moss bonsai. Thank you so much❤️🇦🇺

[@thegreenthumb6184]

That is......the best bonsai set up ever!

[@edwhite7457]

Your talent is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariemine1314]

Awesome job! Just love the elegance of it and how dramatic it looks.

[@eddiefniii]

Wow. Just wow! Spectacular!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheeOLDERsister]

I get so excited to wake up to a notification from your videos !!!! You do such an amazing job 🫶🎉🥳

[@arla.s720]

same 🔥😀👏🌱

[@Aquatyxz]

Simply beautiful. One of the best terrariums I’ve had the pleasure of watching you build!

[@torquess454]

I didn’t think I could be shocked anymore with your creativity, dang I want one of these so bad!

[@blip-2024]

What a beautiful project. Stunning as always

[@stevenwatson9555]

Another amazing build. This one is breathtaking.

[@nielchristiancollantes1999]

This is without a doubt one of your finest masterpieces. Looks simple yet very amazing.

[@edwardcarvajal9201]

Magnificent anything you do is magnificent. That was extra special. Thank you.

[@neverhawks]

Wow! This is definitely one of your most stunning scapes yet. Well done.

[@sarahwatts7152]

So cool, I'm looking forward to seeing it grow in

[@Lyingblood]

Honestly probably your best work yet imo. I would totally buy that

[@jaranth]

For a first try at a bonsai terrarium, it looks great! Going for height instead of width was a neat creative choice!

[@rickolson1711]

Another amazing build in the books. You are so good at this and you have inspired me to make many of my own. Amazing as usual and keep up the good work!

[@jorie42]

Absolutely gorgeous build!

[@Eyeseev2]

I learn something new every video. I didnt know moss could grow on just aquasoil. The Serp Dawg never disappoints. Keep bringing the heat.

[@DragonHeart5150]

Every one of your creations is amazing and wonderful. ❤️

[@wavesounds9231]

on behalf of the south-east coast australia bonsai community can i just say...nice aerial roots 😎

[@silviavoss6411]

Stunningly beautiful, love it!

[@darrenderousse4804]

This looks so cool Tanner! I always wanted a bonsai! Perfect use of the materials! Keep up the amazing content! 👍

[@lindacabrerasanchez4212]

Me encanta lo que haces con las platas, haces arte!

[@o.fficialpaul]

You are an artist. Looks great.

[@parmerapps69]

This is going to look incredible when it grows in -- awesome scape Tanner! I'm really curious to see how the aerial roots grow in on those Ficus, and who wouldn't love that stippled bark? Seeing you branch out (no pun intended) and combine different art forms is truly spectacular. Wishing you the best in all your future endeavors! ✌

[@cathrynlisa]

Absolutely beautiful! Another stunning project. Amazing!

[@paisleykitty7]

This project was AMAZING! So cool.

[@loriw2661]

Just gorgeous!!

[@britah7249]

This is ssoo cool… I have 2 small old betta tanks with built in pump/filters I want to turn into… something. Every time I watch your vids it keeps sparking that! I’ve even got my friend into your vids and it inspires him to create too! Thank you for sharing the whole process the way you do! Its led to some interesting creative solutions for me for my own jobs!

[@glassEeter]

Looks incredible! Uh oh, I'm getting inspired!

[@judymckerrow6720]

It’s amazing how creative you are ! You come up with some brilliant ideas, all of them stunning ! Thank you for showing us your creations . 🌷💚🙃

[@emilybitzel7242]

Fantastic. Hope you post updates.

[@adamnagy4544]

Such an awesome art, and artis as well! Thanks for your work SerpaDesign!!

[@LittleParade_]

Came from your One Year Keyboard Terrarium update, and your work is seriously amazing! I had no idea making terrariums could involve so much personal design and creativity, I can't wait to see what it ends up looking like!

[@ghomerhust]

you can never go wrong with elephantskin stone. i love that stuff! i really like how you designed the soil pods to keep everything small so that moss could cover it. very seamless.

[@Historic_Orange]

Dude. That's an impressive design. Something about this project looks like it had that feeling of "everything is going according to plan".

[@watchingthewheelsgoround260]

I’ve just started learning about bonsai, my first is a fig as well. I have small terrariums around the house to, but small and rudimentary. I really enjoy seeing you put together amazing living art! Your passion is beautiful!

[@SableRain]

This is so rad! I especially love the path you added at the base to play with the scale of the whole piece. 👍

[@thuydao8945]

As always, you got immediate clever and neat solutions for your artistic work.

[@KevinTraversPhotography]

Amazing! Always love your builds. Watching is cathartic!!

[@antubasak-007]

One of the most beautiful I've ever seen.

[@bjszoowildlife4148]

Love it! A great combination of elements, thanks for sharing.

[@Heebyy]

i think this is the best one yet

[@avery21026]

This is a beautiful art piece! I love looking at it.

[@duck6885]

I would love more satisfying & relaxing builds!

[@person893]

This is one of my favorite builds you've done, love it!

[@JesusismyGOD]

I bet you had so much fun making that! Great job! Teresa

[@mel0dicHarp]

Never knew id be as into a giant healthy patch of moss as I now am after watching Serpa for a few years. 7:07 was some good stuff

[@TheYallternativeNerd]

Tanner always got the best builds

[@WilliamPiere]

Tanner, this one is amazing! (As they all are)

[@decolonizeyourlife141]

This is one of my favorites Long time viewer here.

[@janinebean4276]

absolutely gorgeous!

[@joedherpi5994]

That idea is so great, simplemente genial y hermosa

[@veronica5896]

Wow, just wow... This!!!

[@danasmith8557]

Omgosh that is just absolutely awesome, gorgeous ,awesome tanner u do amazing work u inspire me so much love love love ur work!!!!!!!

[@peruru84]

Beautiful, as usual. You're so talented!

[@AmdxRl]

as someone previously with 0% interest in these terrain diys, you have certainly caught my attention. keep up the good work :D

[@ladydamemarvelous-micynyc7265]

Love it. I think you should put a black stand around the bottom so it doesn't rock at all and give it a more finished less time capsule sort of look. Check out Japanese lamp and vase stands. That idea would work and you could make something similar. Great work.

[@Cumupins69]

Absolutely amazing as usual!

[@Grace-er9ep]

Tanner takes the natural world and then creates his own art from it

[@debh3404]

Mind BLOWN! 😍

[@aduritical]

i have a mini bonsai tree! it looks quite deformed but seeing this really impressed me! the waterfall looked great with the bonsai tree.

[@pierregissinger4826]

Un grand merci à vous pour le partage!

[@henrycabrera1422]

Absolutely awesome! Thnx for all your Vids and ideas.. 😎👍🏼😎