How To Make a Terrarium: An In-Depth Tutorial

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Check out my terrarium making Ebook! terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/ebook

[@EliasStanek]

Can you use a cheaper substrate option? Perhaps soil?

[@friedyoshiscat]

Do I need a mesh screen or can it be done without

[@Lizardlafemme]

I need to send u a pick of this terrarium 3:43 i can't wait to plant it. I just found. It's amazing and quite sure antique.

[@MdsafikullslamIslam]

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[@tessysaju5115]

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[@wesleyballard6217]

I live in the woods and making terrariums is something I just started doing. I have been harvesting the plants I use, many types of liverworts, moss, and ferns as well as other plants that I've noticed grows very slowly like ivy. I usually just take some of the soil that the plant was originally doing well on and I use that as substrate and I use activated charcoal from my wood stover as a false bottom as well as stones from the creek bed. My projects were originally focused on a variety of species but I have recently started hard scaping. Thank you for this video, I appreciate it!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Love to hear this!😃

[@Equivicant]

Awesome

[@abbyplaysidv5343]

Wait, Go back and look at that fern, it’s very important.

[@YourComputerExpert]

@@abbyplaysidv5343 why?

[@abbyplaysidv5343]

Because, it will be very important later on

[@Anime_Girl8465]

I just wanna thank you for your tutorial. I had a project at my school of making this terrarium and I had no idea of how to make it. And worse, I had to do it alone. I really found this video helpful and I made the best terrarium in the class thanks to you. I can't thank you enough.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Love to hear this, glad you found it helpful:)

[@JasonKapitan_Apfel]

it's so lucky you get to make terrariums at school

[@GreySectoid]

Not sure how I ended up here but you convinced me to start a new hobby, thank you for this video!

[@emaakira3352]

how's your hobby going? :)

[@MiniTrainLoco]

I stumbled on one of your short videos today and I have not stopped watching your videos since. The way you show the beauty and versatility of terrariums is incredible. Thank you for sharing how to make these magical mini ecosystems. I am pretty sure I will be dreaming about moss, plants and bottles tonight and absolutely sure that I will start making one tomorrow.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you so much! They are great fun to make:)

[@magicstudio11]

I want to make a bunch of terrariums and put them in my room.ill Teke care of them and when I turn old I give them down to my grand children

[@Alessandrogaming846]

I hope it lasts for generations

[@chhooloaasma...414]

The future generation will keep it in the museum as a masterpiece of the past

[@heather4805]

@@chhooloaasma...414 the last sight of natural green lol

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

Yeah it's nice, if they survive in 50 years they will be spectacular

[@Sweetasgarden]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHmplnyBebuYitEsi=RsfQxxxasyq3W1Va heres an easy video for beginners

[@slushystarfish7082]

My teacher pulled up this video and the whole class was watching it and now the teacher is going to let us make some terrariums the whole class loved this video

[@ShellBAtoms]

You have a wonderful teacher! What a great activity!

[@riplavabit]

Thank you for guiding viewers through portable green spaces.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

No problem! Thank you for watching:)

[@Rav4n-b2x]

I have been making terrariums for 2 years now and watching this taught me so much new things .

[@naga1630]

I never knew terrariums are one of my “forgotten” hobbies until I land on one of your videos, and now I just finished my first one in a very long time

[@JackKahunaLagunaFGC]

Can confirm that the Ebook is great -- I've been following all sorts of channels for terrariums for about a year now, and this summer/spring I've really decided to jump into it. The book can be bought for $5 (USD) if you're checking out with the discount still active. Very much so the single best resource I have to reference when learning about and deciding to make my own terrariums going forward. So thanks!

[@brasseyebaby]

Thank you for this video. I recently got bought a Terrarium kit by my wife after telling her I wanted to create one for a long time and this video helps massively.

[@chrishazleton2440]

I found a bunch of really cool moss on some year old chicken poop, i collected a bunch and trying to prop it now for my first terrarium

[@Marie_Danielle]

Very very well done. The voice is easy to understand and comments straight to the point. Images are clear and show what we need to see. You write down what is needed. You just resumed in 12 minutes what I spend 6 months learning in various videos, and add more precision. Thanks.

[@Marlon_42]

I just made my first terrarium, here in Costa Rica there's plenty of life & materials in every corner to choose from.

[@swordsman69691]

Out here finding new hobbies to add to my new year's resolution list...I loved your video and in-depth analysis about terrariums! Looking forward for more new ideas from you sir! :D

[@lauramearns1913]

Very clear and helpful video for a beginner! I found a very old 15 litre terrarium in my late Grandmas garage and am very excited to set it up now using all of your advice! ❤

[@yingle6027]

Awesome, I can't wait to get started on mine!

[@onespicyrn3873]

Brother, I have to say-- this is really the best beginner setup video that I have seen. Clear, concise, and yet you didn't overburden the content with details that can be resourced elsewhere on your channel. You made it look simple, and inspired confidence while creating a beautiful piece. Excellent teacher! Thanks so much, Bro, your hard work is much appreciated. !

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Really appreciate this comment & thank you for watching the videos!

[@NathanDoss-d4y]

I just started watching your videos, and I love them! Great for beginners and great for people who just want to relax!

[@andrewburkholder3842]

I picked up a nearly identical container and made a terrarium today with some leftover materials from my last one+stuff from the yard. Nice piece of quartz I found plus white nerve plants a small pothos and some ferns and moss I harvested. Thankfully my springtail culture is going crazy so I was probably able to get 100+ directly into the substrate and 4 Isopods from the yard. Hopefully mine and yours settle in nicely

[@TerrariumDesigns]

That sounds great!!😃

[@Harshharsh111]

KZbin to thank by letting out the extreme talents such as this gentleman

[@emdm16]

Such a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature indoors. So calming and relaxing to look at and so beautiful!!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@lorigarrett3780]

I just made one this weekend with a similar but larger jar. After watching I need to redo my terrarium with the proper type of substrate

[@menajimena7124]

Muchísimas gracias!!! Sin saber inglés tu vídeo ha sido muy instructivo, mucho más que algunos de habla hispana que encontré! Simplemente genial!!! Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento con nosotros ❤

[@Dezwrr]

I'm really happy that I've come across this channel, I'm definitely going to start a Terrarium.💯

[@jasonkressel5353]

I just completed my first mossarium. I am pretty impressed how it looks, now to see how it fares

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Love to hear this!

[@botanidanny]

Thank you for this very helpful tutorial! Ive just started exploring terrariums, but finding it such a therapeutic experience. Great Tips!!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you found it useful & thanks for watching!:)

[@shreybajaj8516]

hey, what about terrariums appealed to you? Even I am getting drawn to this niche.

[@susanstanley8356]

Thank you. This was very helpful. I just put together my first terrarium and then watched your video. I made some mistakes. Going to be making some corrections.

[@PeakOfHumor]

I made countless of terrarium inside beverage bottles. Yes it is very hard to place plants, but it is fun to build and relaxes me. Since beverage bottles pretty easy to find, and I live in a house with garden I converted lots of transparent glass bottle I found into small terrariums and sealed the lid. I have a small shelf for them.

[@BrandyMattice]

So glad I found your videos! I have been researching many different sites. I start building terrariums with my 7&8th grade Life Science class tomorrow. They are so excited. With your tutorial and ebook I purchased, I feel much better about the success of our projects. Thank you.

[@Womp_womp100]

I’ve been wanting to get into building turariums for a while now and this video is really helpful thanks for all the information

[@TheArtestEffect]

Man. This is awesome. My seven year old loves science. We are trying this.

[@Korrtech]

I’m using. Pickle jar

[@Indonesia557]

iused a pickle jar on mine and it died lol to be fair it was my first one and now im using a fish tank and nothing has died yet :D can i have a update on yours

[@Korrtech]

@@Indonesia557 dead

[@starloune7394]

@@Korrtechdamn

[@lawrencediggs7957]

Thanks a lot. I plan to order your book in appreciation for your excellent effort.

[@Cheetodile]

Thank you for making me realize that I’m giving too much water to the terrariums!! I really appreciate it 😁

[@karollitka]

Thank you! Just finished my first terrarium using your tutorials, looks great :D already planning second one

[@thistledownwoodcraft3426]

Jordan, KZbin did a suggestion to your video, as I would have never done a search for this kind of content. I am hooked, and I bought your Ebook and am now headed to Walmart to get a 2 gal jar. Thank you for doing quality videos and a fantastic book. I also subbed as I will soon run out of your older videos to watch! Great job.

[@Eric19401]

Great instructions; easy for a complete novice to follow. If I had all the materials on hand I'd assemble a terrarium right now.

[@allround-vlog4576]

Researched on terrarium... Success or failure kzbin.infoykT2fzGU-AE?feature=share

[@genevaperez4304]

Watched this video and was inspired!! I absolutely love your step by step instructions and various items and plants to use!!❤

[@SH1974]

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing that precious wisdom! My experience is mostly the same, except one difference: When I set up a terrarium of that kind, my goal is to do as few maintenance as possible; keep it closed and untouched for long periods. Means: my soil mixture contains way less organic (nutritious) material, but instead it includes about 30% nutrient-poor soil, some fine gravel (*) and some "chips" of loam. The plants will not grow as fast, but imo that helps the terrarium getting quicker into the phase of biologic vs. microbiologic balance. (* organic material will be self-supplient by the terrarium itself, but minerals can't!)

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Love this!!

[@Cannedcup]

Thank you, I made a small terrarium in an old pickle jar, helped a lot

[@TerrariumDesigns]

That’s great to hear!

[@tanakamagombedze9913]

Im actually impressed i wanted to venture into making them but did know how to but thanks to tjis tutorial im sure i can make one ... thanks

[@yeah_right88]

By far THE best beginner video I have found ! ❤

[@ASMRoadtrip]

I put marbles, then landscaping fabric, then potting soil, then moss I found outside and a couple rocks in a 4inx4in square jar 3 months ago and the moss has actuslly grown. I'm genuinely surprised it made it. First and only terrarium I've made.

[@bertogamer2239]

Thanks for the video, for biology I need to make a terarium and this video is gonna help a lot👍

[@susanfotos1454]

Thanks!

[@keavenmurphy1565]

Thank you, thinking of starting a terrarium here soon and need as much info as possible. Your videos have helped alot

[@yanaprock636]

Thanks now I know how to make a perfect terrarium!

[@sarax065]

I think I found my new hobby ❤ thank you.

[@meropale]

Looks like a fun project.

[@Itsahardknocklife9690]

We’re on it!!! ❤

[@Kacen_Garcia]

Thanks so much man I’ve been trying so hard to make terrariums but every time they die thanks for the tips

[@des8616]

OMgosh, I was just about to start a terrarium in a jar identical to yours! PERFECT timing. LOVE your tutorial!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! Enjoy making yours!😃

[@dameanvil]

00:00 🌱 Making a terrarium can be daunting for beginners, but this guide covers everything from container selection to plant care. 02:01 🏞 Creating a drainage layer is crucial for a healthy terrarium, with options like pea gravel, leca, or outdoor stones. 03:16 🛡 Use window screen mesh as a substrate barrier to prevent soil from falling into the drainage layer. 03:48 🌿 The substrate mix should consist of cocoa fiber, sphagnum moss, orchid bark, charcoal, and worm castings for optimal plant growth. 05:37 ⛏ Choose hardscape materials like dragonstone, lava rock, or slate stone to add texture and depth to your terrarium. 07:00 🌿 Select moss species like fern moss, cushion moss, or mood moss for lush greenery, considering their growth rate and light requirements. 08:58 🌱 Planting includes species like fittonia, peperomia, and hydrocotyl, ensuring they're suited for terrarium conditions. 10:34 🐜 Introducing springtails helps create a balanced ecosystem by consuming mold and decaying matter, providing natural fertilizer for plants. 11:03 💧 Proper watering is essential; avoid overwatering and aim for a damp substrate, especially with a sealed terrarium. 11:37 💡 Lighting options include LED lights or indirect sunlight, with regular airing to maintain terrarium health.

[@harrysimon982]

GREAT VIDEO! I am going to make my own terrarium now

[@gabrielribeiro1927]

Thank you very much for this! I was looking for something to start a terrarium and just makes the things way more easier!

[@Baydenwood]

Thanks!!! Great video. Just a few questions on the materials. 1. Where do you get all of your materials such as the rocks and plants and things like that. 2. Do you grow your own plants and how do you keep them/look after them.

[@JackKahunaLagunaFGC]

I can at least tell you that he has links to almost everything in the video in the description, if you just want to purchase stuff online. From there, depending on what it is, like moss or the springtails, it can be easier to just farm them yourself.

[@Baydenwood]

@@JackKahunaLagunaFGC Thanks!!! :)

[@katepanthera7265]

Love your videos. They're right to the point, without un-needed chatter. Really appreciate the info on which mosses grow faster and slower. I see the link for the acrylic lids, but there are many places that sell them. Could you specify which ones you use, and how thick they are (listings show a lot of different thicknesses)? Thanks again! I really like watching you make these, in addition to the instructions. They're very beautiful, all of them!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Get you are enjoying the videos! Great question! I use 3mm thickness :)

[@katepanthera7265]

@@TerrariumDesigns Thanks!

[@katepanthera7265]

Planning on getting it very soon.

[@seandougherty3743]

man... this was an incredibly useful video. I never had expected to learn so much about terrariums before watching the vid... 12 minutes of the best terrarium tips better. btw liked and subscribed :)

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you! Glad I could help😃

[@whyguy006]

Heres a novel idea: for glass use a terrarium which is made from shatterproof fog resistant glass . It works a lot better without fogging up so much, lesss distortion looking into it compared to heavy glass jars

[@IvantheRapp]

11:08 I’ve just started watching the videos and I find it fascinating. Seems like a very satisfying hobby that is inexpensive.

[@harshitabayer2669]

Thank you for your free terrarium I made one for myself and its look soo good I just love it 😊

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thats great to hear! Well done 😃

[@nm2795]

It’s beautiful. I love plants and have always wanted to try to make a terrarium but have been to scared. Maybe soon I’ll get brave. Thanks for sharing

[@shreybajaj8516]

why were you scared?

[@marilyn3605]

It’s so beautiful and magical! you make it look so easy! ❤

[@rizmirza1829]

Brilliant video, complete beginner hoping to learn and this has really helped. Thank you for posting

[@ianbrinkley5968]

I just made a 1 foot by one foot plexiglass terrarium. It’s drying right now and I’m excited to make one I’ve never made a terrarium before

[@TerrariumDesigns]

That’s great, have fun!😃

[@jandee74]

I am obsessed with this ❤😂

[@Grapesforbananas]

This is the exact video I loved thank you for showing us to use this and that and I want a terrarium so bad. Thank you again

[@Escanor...12.00]

Just came across your channel and found it very amusing. Now finally decided to make terrarium 😅😅. I hope it goes well. From India ❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I love to see this! Good luck with your terrarium & thank you for watching😃

[@GeckoGuy2664]

Thanks for putting the measurements up on screen for a screen shot 😊

[@tamaramorton8812]

This video was extremely helpful. I’ve been on a quest to find out about terrariums and moss and this has been so the most helpful video that I’ve seen, so far. Thank you for posting. I’ll check and see if you have any other videos like this.

[@joyces5226]

This was a fantastic overview, thanks so much :)

[@hennesseyme9112]

I am going to use an old rum bottle with a cork. I am going to use what you suggested (pea gravel) and then put dirt in there and leave it alone. I saw someone do it on YT and I thought that was great.

[@margaretgreen2826]

Thank you , I’ve just found a new hobby 👏🌟

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Love to hear this!

[@lyndsayw5843]

Amazing video. Now I want to grow one... I think when I am ready I will get your book. ❤

[@nanceebirdlover5222]

Brilliant video,thanks! I have all the stuff already but never really new where to start. The detail is perfect. I think I have a new passion😂

[@anncaraway4928]

Quartz and driftwood would be beautiful!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Yes I agree!

[@rickyhall4805]

👏 really cool . I'm glad I've stumbled upon your channel

[@jeffwilliams1352]

I am doing a class at the I live this Friday. This is so helpful.

[@alexandnelly]

beautiful and seem easy to make but i am a beginner and so your tutorial is very ducational, thank you.

[@squeakierjarl2047]

I think itd be cool to make little scenes with little people and maybe a house thingy while everything grows around 😂

[@foxyspizzaria]

this is great for me i have always wanted to make an terrarium

[@TNKHART]

Great tutorial. I haven't made my first terrarium yet but this will be my guide. Thank you for sharing.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! Glad it helped😃

[@roboticyoutuber1123]

I can't find the terrarium on the back right. Can you maybe please put a link for it?

[@havenmcgarity1472]

I’ve started making lamps and have a nice jar I was going to use it might flop but I’m gonna try making a terrarium lamp

[@HenryFixmer]

Thank you so much i have been wanting to make one for years!!! this is so helpful.

[@darwinplays5033]

Thank you for the tutorial I have been looking for a fun project to do at home and this works great!

[@viktoriyadouglas9490]

Love it! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@AnnaAnirudhan]

Excellent video! I have few doubts : 1. So, how often do I need to water this exact terrarium? A mist of water Once a year? 2. What if I have mini orchids in it? Will I still need to only water it once a year? 3. Is there any rule of thumb for frequency in misting a closed terrarium?

[@AmbientWalking]

Thanks for this tutorial!

[@lauracelani7673]

Great description love the video and detail to this. Many thanks really enjoyed it so much information and knowledge. I will give it a try.

[@monicarolnickelson3492]

Great video! I'm so glad I didn't just plow into the project before watching- it's way more complicated than I thought. You did not mention using sea shells for the hardscape- are they a problem in a terrarium?

[@KweenAMZ]

I found this video while searching for instructions so that my granddaughter could build a terrarium with the container used on her 15th birthday for gift-cards. Such a wonderful video to get her started! However, it’s your thumb that called my attention. Several members in my family (my mom and my paternal aunt included) have clubbed thumbs along with a short toe (brachymetatarsia) next to the pinky toe. Very rare bone condition, even rarer in the same family as mine. So far, only one of the grandkids has that condition and it happens to be a boy! (This is a condition more often developed in girls than in boys. )

[@YellowJacket2424]

Love this video! My question is what is a “part” like you’ve described for the mix? What form of measurement

[@christinebeames712]

Hi a part , is anything, one part( one cup ) soil one part( cup) gravel , it can be anything from a bucket to a tea cup , but one bucket(part) soil one bucket ( gravel) ,the same measure for all the ingredients

[@Walkwith_Christine]

I have a bag of small beach driftwood that I’ve been looking to use in a project. This would be perfect for it!

[@andreeadeaconu5264]

This is a great video! Thank you!

[@chemicalwonderland2492]

This is an excellent well detailed tutorial! Only thing is i wished you explained more of why a terrarium needs these things- because it represents a rainforest. Im from the Colorado Mountains, and we have very dry, desert forests and all the local plants ive harvested would not like this environment at all. I know this is a tutorial for beginners but it would be nice to know what kind of environments these plants naturally come from and thrive in for the more advanced botanists.

[@shcheok9658]

What an amazing tutorial!

[@lizbyington5468]

I love this, thank you!

[@cindybyers7695]

This was very helpful. Thank you!