DON'T Buy A Terrarium - Make Your Own!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@joshuathomas6952]

Can we get an update on this terrarium?

[@justinamontgomery2618]

Beautiful looks so nice! Will be nice to see an update too! I think it will do great

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Will do when it grows on a bit

[@thelovelydrkeyx3250]

​@@SheffieldMadePlantsdid you ever do an update?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@thelovelydrkeyx3250 not in a video. the peperomia outgrew the fittonia so i changed it up

[@ConnieP92]

Really love the colours in yours 👌I created one about a month ago using a large barrel-shaped glass jar that originally had kimchi (from Costco I believe?) in it. I've used a combination of lava rock, pumice and horticultural charcoal...no soil. I only put 2 small cuttings of dark & light gree peperomia as a trial and they have already filled the jar (it's spring in Sydney now). I leave about half an inch of weakly fertilised water in the bottom and it seems to be absolutely lovin' life😃

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff! Mine has turned into a bit of a monther 😁

[@ConnieP92]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Maybe you could do an update vid on yours🤔 Also, checked out @WorcesterTerrariums perhaps one day I might try getting a little more adventurous 😅

[@dameanvil]

00:00 🌿 Building an open terrarium requires a clear vessel, perlite, stones, potting soil, rooting hormones, plants, and decorative bark. 04:49 🌱 Propagating plants for the terrarium involves taking cuttings just below leaf nodes and discarding lower leaves to facilitate root development. 07:18 🪵 Arranging plants and decorative elements like driftwood and stones in the terrarium creates visual interest and texture. 11:45 💧 After assembly, watering the terrarium lightly helps moisten the soil and dislodge dirt from plant leaves. 12:40 🏞 Creating an open terrarium is an affordable and enjoyable DIY project compared to buying pre-made ones, offering creative freedom and personalization.

[@jenellegaerte8469]

Very nicely done! This is by far one of the best terrariums I’ve seen made on KZbin!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wow, thanks!

[@frankw9836]

I made a fish bowl terrarium a few weeks ago , I bought all the stuff I needed on eBay ( terrarium soil, leka, plants, isopots, lighting, fish bowl ) just the rocks and wood I collected from the beach ! I spend £110 all together but it looks great

[@maureensamson4863]

Thanks for sharing your expertise ! That's so lovely and creative !

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joedicken9028]

Could you show how to make a closed terrarium? Always found them fascinating

[@RelaxElise]

This gave me asmr. Such a soothing voice.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Like it 😂

[@maureensamson4863]

Wondering if a plastic container could be used ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@maureensamson4863 don’t see why not

[@maureensamson4863]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I bought a " fish bowl " at the Pound Shop... my granddaughter stores her art supplies in it ! Lovely for a terrarium !

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@maureensamson4863 definitely

[@iand80]

True work of art!

[@MissSnow]

This looks very nice, I always wanted one of these 🥰 I would wonder how it looks now ...

[@painetdldy]

festive colors! love all the stripes

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊

[@tol4000]

OMG, I love it, I want one, gotta go make one now, geez u keepin me busy, u genius you! Thanks!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 thank you!

[@CyndiGabe]

Any update to this? I would like to make one, but I kinda want to see how yours turned out!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I've not posted an update. It's worked out great. Only thing I would say is that the Peperomia grows quicker than the Fittonias so it needs cutting back.

[@melindastonehouse]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I saw this video just in time, as I'm about to make a start on a terrarium myself. Very helpful - I too would love to see an update on its progress. I'm also curious about the visibility of the stone and driftwood detail with the additional plant growth.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@melindastonehouse It looks great although the mistake I made was including the Peperomia. It's outgrown the other plants. So I would choose plants that grow at the same rate.

[@enzo46spa]

Very nice idea and well presented,you make everything looks easy 👌I’ll try it 👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It is easy!

[@missj9908]

Nicely done. Something like that would be expensive to buy 🙏

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Definitely!

[@astrid5044]

Beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration! ♥️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks, glad you liked it 😁

[@darlenefarmer5921]

Very nice! I might give this a try. Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you

[@marilyn3605]

Sooo nice!!!

[@mortalia]

That begonia is lovely- what kind is it?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I can’t remember to be honest

[@conspiraterry7393]

Very cool! I am planning on making some with big fishbowls, looking for tips, never thought of cuttings before, now that does change things up, like saving my begonias in my big outside pots I'm fixing to lose to winter!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nissamom]

Love it!! I have several huge pasta sauce jars from our local Italian deli- they are screaming for plants!!!! These could be closed or open! Whhheeeeeeeee!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Get to it 😁

[@AoifeSmith-l4r]

Just wondering how this terrarium is now? I’ve recently got into making these (bit addicted tbh) but I usually put the fittonias into closed set ups where they THRIVE (so much so I can take cuttings from them for other setups), and cacti and succulents into open bowl shaped ones. Never used compost though, if it works ok I’d try it as I keep running out of terrarium mix. Always put springtails in mine as well to help keep the fungus gnats away and keep the substrate decent, have a few isopods (dairy cows) in the larger ones too to control mould etc. my first one I took moss from my own garden and there was clearly moth pupa in it which actually became moths a few weeks later lol nice surprise obv I released them. Haven’t tried using begonias …. Ferns do well in the closed ones (only way I can keep them alive 😬)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It was going well but eventually things get overgrown

[@michaelprice3040]

My partner bought me a terrarium, it was full with three varieties of plants which all out grew the terrarium. Ive since just potted the plants instead.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I Guess you have to prune them back

[@naomiquirion7725]

Very pretty!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you! 😊

[@PandoriaDK]

Looks lovely 😍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching

[@neelimamachineni1710]

Can we do jade teraniums ? I have lots and lots of jades plants at home. From little bonsais to newly planted ones.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes as long as you get the soil right jades are nice in terrariums

[@neelimamachineni1710]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks 😊

[@brainpower2939]

It's beautiful 😍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 👍

[@donnaabotsway3552]

Love it!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you!!

[@davidog13]

Need an update video!

[@ld_raine4247]

You don't need a drainage layer?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I don't think so no

[@carltonbirds]

Your stones are very lovely.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@debramclaren]

What type of begonia was that?

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

So two years down the track, did you chuck this in the S&P bin?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I changed the plants out. They outgrew it. Looked nice for a few months

[@daphne1767]

Love this project! I found a vessel at a second-hand store, and I'll be creating mine today. 😁 My vessel has a lid. Should I use it and then open it periodically for fresh air? Or should I leave it off? Please advise. Thanks a million! I love watching your informative and inspirational videos!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’d give it an airing every once in a while

[@kbm4409]

Can you use succulents in the terrarium using the same process

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yep as long as you don’t mix with aroids. Wanna keep the same plant type together

[@carlsonwedding]

I love it!❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Jessica 👍

[@mehranashkanian2747]

We don't have rooting hormones here where I live. What can I use instead?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Honey or cinnamon powder. They will root without though.

[@mehranashkanian2747]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks 🙏🙏

[@lenoraberendt750]

Cool! 😀

[@rebeccamyott7041]

Very nice.!!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rakeshmoktan]

Therapeutic❤❤❤ u inspired me... ❤

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Very nice!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks!

[@kafinn5302]

…very artistically done 🌱🎍🌿🍀🌾

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 😊

[@Inverts4Introverts]

Of you wanna make some real fun, watch a few of Surpadesigns videos, get a 10 gallon fishtank, and make a big one! I made a 40 gal tank and it's by far the best thing I've created!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I will check it out

[@Inverts4Introverts]

Please do! He makes some really amazing stuff! Lol very fun to watch and really educational as well.

[@gemmaquinn1048]

Tanner, (serpa) worcester and sheffield all my faves!? Do not forget Lee from kill this plant!

[@MarkHubert-s5b]

Hi there I’ve done a few of these with the perlite layer and all look great apart from one of them where the white perlite is going green ??? Weird how the others haven’t (not yet anyway ) Obviously looks very unsightly , any ideas why ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Perlite tends to do this. It’s the light and moisture that makes it develop algae.

[@MarkHubert-s5b]

@@SheffieldMadePlants would a sprinkle of activated charcoal prevent this ?

[@MarkHubert-s5b]

And has the perlite in yours gone green ??

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@MarkHubert-s5b not sure. I think that helps keeps soil fresh rather than algae at bay. Not certain though

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@MarkHubert-s5b it did eventually yes. I didn’t mind so much

[@sarasolano7747]

Hey there! Quick question, would this work with succulents? I have a beautiful glass bowl i want to put a few in but I'm afraid they will rot without drainage holes. Thank you for all your awesome videos ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes I’ve got one with succulents. Water sparingly

[@sarasolano7747]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thank you so much!!

[@honeybun3596]

its so lovely!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks 🙏

[@mehranashkanian2747]

Shouldn't we put the lid on ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That would be a closed terrarium

[@angelawalsh8319]

I bought one my flower didn't do very well now I have a flowers at all..Any suggestions what flowers I can put in a open terrarium?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Can’t think of much because flowering plants tend to be quick growers

[@warren4838]

is it ok to use compost on closed terrarium?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yep

[@dorislloyd-z9o]

perlite?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sure

[@sandyreid4028]

Very attractive. I'm going to try that.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You should!

[@tamasd8]

Do you still have this small terrarium? I'm wondering how it turned out a year later

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I do have it. The peperomia kind of took over a bit so I'd choose another slower growing plant

[@tamasd8]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thanks, I'll might try it soon!

[@fevernight123]

I spent like 40 dollars on a terrarium and I felt so stupid! I'm new to plant keeping...

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Ah well you can make the next one

[@neelimamachineni1710]

That peporomia will grow big no ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yeah it kinda took over a bit. I have to cut it back

[@blove2023]

It's not set in stone...... No pun intended. 😆

[@rickykneebone2623]

An open air terrarium isn't a terrarium, its just a glass planter pot

[@Chihuahuamami]

Terrariums can be open as well, according to Wikipedia

[@dimitrisfessas3222]

So....Terrarium making is an art form. Sure you can learn to sing from youtube but when you want to hear a professional you'll pay the ticket to hear them live. A professional terrarium artist has dedicated years in perfecting the correct techniques ensuring that the terrarium will thrive and will be beautiful to the eye. This leads to a personal style that cannot be copied. That's why people pay artists for their work in general. Having said that........your tutorial has 2 major mistakes: -Regular potting soil is not good for a terrarium. it will compress over time and remain wet and anaerobic for long periods creating major problems. -You didnt put some kind of barrier between the soil and the rocks at the bottom. Eventually the soil will drain through the rocks making the whole idea of drainage bottom useless.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

ok boss

[@dimitrisfessas3222]

@@SheffieldMadePlants ❤

[@user-kpkxgtj]

​@@dimitrisfessas3222 what should the regular potting soil be substituted with? And what goes between the soil and the rocks?

[@dimitrisfessas3222]

@@user-kpkxgtj You need to make your own mix . just search terrarium soil mix. As for the barrier you can use piece of window mesh