This Terrarium Will Outlive Us All

David Latimer made a terrarium in 1960 that is still alive today! It was opened once in 1972 and since then has remained sealed shut from the outside world. It was planted with a single Tradescantia cutting and I'm going to try and recreate this exact terrarium.
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[@pastelpinkhoney]

I’ll be waiting for the 63 year update 🤣

[@fakedeath5322]

​@@erick7027:( don't say that

[@zedus4042]

m2 though I'll probably wait the last decade or two in my grave 💀💀💀

[@Worldwideants]

@@fakedeath5322what?

[@mh-tb9lu]

I won’t be alive

[@tristans333]

I have a reminder set😅

[@greenjars_]

I've had my eye on making a permanently sealed terrarium since December, this is real inspiring!! 🙌

[@Froggycolouring]

Same

[@carolstuff]

Since I won’t be around in 63 yrs., pls do an update in a few months. Thanks for sharing!

[@mh-tb9lu]

Right lol

[@Diep.ttshtivi]

Amazing man! I will try one ❤

[@sonny4577]

womp womp

[@murasakilancelot7909]

@@sonny4577 Brainrot

[@emjots]

Could you make more videos checking in/giving updates on old terrariums? I just think it would be so cool to see how some of the terrariums you've made are doing after months or years on their own!

[@Poisonousivie]

Forreal and his voice is so nice to listen to while trying to sleep 🥹🖤

[@DiamondsAndCourts]

Yes

[@TY-km8hj]

I agree that would be pretty cool

[@alvesvaren]

We built a terrarium in school when I was 7 years old. Last time i visited that school I was 19 and it was still alive :)

[@triciac1019]

That is so cool!

[@xe2594]

Crazy thing is there will perhaps be comments here- many years, decades, from now where KZbin is littered with all these golden gems of intent from people - maybe long gone and in the past. I hope I’ve grown and succeeded and am still around to see some of it.

[@jeffbezos6748]

If John Cena and Heath Ledger had a baby

[@RyanOlsen]

Can't unsee it now 😄

[@jeffr2916]

I saw David Latimer's terrarium some time last year and since then I've been interested in the hobby. Not so long ago I got my first container and after that containers just sort of popped up all over the place. I'm surprised how many people have great glassware just hanging around somewhere waiting to house life. Anyways, I'm looking forward to filling my office with life and appreciate the videos you make available here on KZbin.

[@tomardans4258]

My neighbors, the Hillarys, had a beautiful terrarium. They were in their seventies, but they let me in every day to stare at their terrarium in their living room. A tiny rainforest with miniature porcelain animals and people. I was about three years old. Thank you, Mr. And Mrs. Hillary!

[@mh-tb9lu]

David Latimer, You are an amazing, patient, genius. Thank you for sharing with the world

[@Jerepasaurus]

If only more people would realize that if we can make a sustainable terrarium with a set of basic rules to help it last forever, we can do the same for our planet to help stabilize it and recover from the terrible unsustainable imbalance we've caused.

[@goatsneedguns1444]

Fairly new to terrariums. I've built 1 that's still going and filled it with local plants. I live in central Texas where it's very humid during a lot of the year, so I figured they'd do well in the enclosed environment. Added a few pillbugs, a beetle, and an earwig. I've noticed a bunch of tiny creatures crawling around it, either mites or springtails. Question I had is, is it possible to "overfeed" the animals in it? There's a good bit of dead plant matter in there, but I also added in a dead gecko I found, some small slices of apple, and a few potato wedges. Sorry for the long comment, love the videos!

[@FoulUnderworldCreature]

Worst case scenario is that the food becomes moldy or nasty before it can get eaten. The isopods and springtails should clear it up even if it's got mold on it. Make sure the terrarium isn't getting overtaken by mold and you should be fine.

[@djfoscato]

I saw the article on David’s terrarium years ago and am finally making my own version. I have a 12gal Pyrex and a 6gal Carboy. I’m also adding some isopods and some mosses, different plants. I wonder if David’s plant choice just ‘maxed out’ and worry a little that overgrowth will occur. Also guesstimating amount of water such a large closed terrarium.

[@RyanOlsen]

I never thought a subject like this could ever be relayed in such an entertaining way. Well done.

[@capttom144]

This video was a little different than your usual terrarium builds but I like it a lot!! 👍 I'm thinking about building a demijohn terrarium myself but I have to find the proper plants first - I don't think our native ones would make it..

[@aimanhafez7]

Yup past weeks I’ve been struggle with my mental health, and I agree with you it helps me go through it. Thank you so much, i found you on tiktok and now always ur vids here❤ thank you

[@wornouttrends]

What a beautiful and inspiring video, you’ve captured mine and many others’ attention with terrariums and can’t wait to follow your beginners guides to make my own. Love the videos and shorts ❤

[@jamesdeane280]

Couldn’t say I knew I’d be learning about terrariums today but I’m sure glad I am

[@dragonpool1367]

Bro I woke up trying to do homework now I'm here

[@lautarolavecchia5995]

you look like john cena kinda

[@danieltempleton7512]

I'm glad I found this channel, I had no idea how much I like terrariums

[@sabidbirb9391]

i havnt seen videos like these before but ill say i love it, quite different to your other terrariums nice job!

[@greenjars_]

The atomsphere in the video is legendary! Just like the terrarium!

[@BozemanTerrariums]

I love your videos, nature really gives us perspective on our lives! I am curious to know how you keep all of your plants and springtails when they are not yet in terrariums. If possible, could you make a video on this subject? Keep up the amazing work!

[@vdub7090]

Very cool guys. I'm so glad I found this channel

[@samwisegamdschie9952]

I loved your Videos so far, but this one is amazing. The editing, the humor and of course the information are on point. Thank you for your work.🥰

[@rickycyber6]

63 years from now I'll be 90, at least i'll be grateful if only i got to see this terrarium at 50 years old

[@DrNothing23]

I just found your channel and I'm hooked. Partly because terrariums are fascinating and partly because you look and sound like Robert Webb.

[@wallyandjilly375]

Awwww so wholesome ❤ I love what you made here, man. I really like the ball you use as a cap, what is it?

[@NoahLoftier]

Hey man, this is truly fascinating. This right here is single-handedly the future of something huge!

[@baileyanderson2166]

I hope KZbin algorithms show me your update in 63 years

[@Ihaveteafortea]

My mom has a jar just like this! Maybe i can convince her to let me use it lol

[@eggcartonman3804]

I bet one of your terrariums will live that long 😀

[@gameonme4382]

you are doing great Sir, salute 💪

[@godzilla928]

This channel is so underrated...

[@blooky102]

I made a jar terrarium that's 3 years old now with cape sundew plants, they eat springtails and springtails clean the terrarium but your long term jar terrarium is much bigger and I been trying to find the right jar but they are rare that size.

[@dlazzy3308]

It Would be nice to see the 63 years old terrarium in a future video and discuss with the maker!!

[@Daniele63]

Always wanted to replicate that terrarium, i have no room for it tho so it's cool to see someone else do it

[@radiant_gem6736]

Cool! I’m ready for an update on this one

[@John3sixteen.]

This is such an interesting hobby.

[@NightWolf4223]

You got me wanting to start making Terrariums. They look so kool. I also want a sliver play button so so so badly

[@dragonpool1367]

I love the video so much ❤

[@shontellepetersen4445]

Another great video :)

[@Xin200O]

“NOT IF I HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT” (pushes terrarium over)

[@madsleonardholvik3040]

Great video! Question: Would adding some earth worms be a good idea? I was thinking about maybe some woodlice, too. And I was wondering how you're going to seal it? How long to wait before sealing? Thanks a lot!

[@dipereira2537]

Maravilhoso. Parabéns ❤😊

[@Agent-mb1xx]

There's an Oasis juice cardboard that I see daily since 2014, I wonder if it counts as a terrarium as well?

[@Bads010]

I’m new to this terrarium hobby and i was wondering where to put my closed and open terrariums. I thought of putting it next to my window (the windows has privacy stickers on it). But some say not to put it next to the window. And i don’t have led lights so i have up that idea, any help please?

[@Starryeyes_1972]

Is this cork ball enough to seal this terrarium, though? Or is sealing it tight like David's terrarium not a priority at this point in the lifecycle of the terrarium?

[@AGoodBean]

Ben this one was so great 😁

[@41563]

it's been two months I want to see how it looks like today

[@Edawg-tt4io]

It’s been 2 months we need an update!! Even if its a short haha

[@jt_dolla_signs]

The diecast skyline is a great touch

[@Mr.Tengo.Photography]

I finished mine today. I'm curious to see how it starts to develop inside

[@CybershamanX]

So, do you have to keep it unsealed for a while until it gets established? Just curious since it looks like you just set a stone ball on the opening. Cool, though. Ideas percolating in my head... 😉 😎☮

[@erikherrera9527]

Nice video homie

[@ZPM18]

We are living in the world’s biggest Terrarium

[@Diep.ttshtivi]

Cảm ơn bạn!

[@DeLion_1612]

See you in 63 years, hopefully 🤞🏾

[@BetaWolf1996]

I loved the part where he calmly tells his friend: you're a fu***ng idiot jajaja

[@brunodobai3478]

I have 12 years and I am from hungary and I love very much 😊

[@yo388]

Hopefully I make it to 98 to see the 63 year update video.

[@loshydoshy]

Most eventful terrarium video I’ve ever seen 😂

[@SajtosNokedli]

3:13 hello, fellow Tesco connoisseur

[@Singa]

2:05 these shots :;)

[@translivanianhunger]

Still waiting for part 2🙏

[@Mr.HarryPotter]

Will you be sealing the opening?!

[@KraftyKc]

I'm not sure what those plants are called that you gave the kids at the end but here we call them wondering jews the purple ones. Also the very fine fern is that asperguse fern? I had one of those and loved how quickly it grew. I'd wake up in the morning and see a big shoot come out. It was beautiful. Great idea by the way. I remember hearing about that big one that guy had and I thought I would love to make one as well. But I thought I heard he said he kinda put it away and forgot about it behind closed doors like put under stairs or something like. 🤔

[@mirmdimranhossain5402]

Loved the video, makes me want to venture into terrariums from my aquarium obsession. Btw, has anyone ever told you that you look like a skinnier version of John Cena?

[@Imthefake]

you should etch the date it was made onto the jar so people in the future will know how old it is

[@Black_Kakari]

we ALL know that you cant help yourself with a lid like that we all know your gonna stick your tools inside there every 6 months

[@GenocideLv]

Give your kids existential dread: easy

[@biancafriesen1285]

God bless 🎉

[@SpecialSP]

I watched a video yesterday about "Springtail Olympics," sort of … "Springtails Do Their Own Stunts | Deep Look" (I'm not doing this as a link because YT likes to block them!)

[@dicmitri]

that...ball on top doesn't look too permanent if I'm being perfectly honest

[@gabewalker7528]

Any update on this?

[@pegasBaO23]

Okay so in some circles of theology there is the concept of the Firmament. This terrarium is conceptually the same thing

[@sourdoughbread952]

terrarium time capsule😮

[@delulatsch7234]

1:41 he Looks like Minecraft Steve

[@ivpiter_ir]

You look like if Steve Coogan and John Cena had a baby.

[@johnmark6718]

Kinda jealous NGL. This man looks like the Lovechild of Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon Levit & I'm not even mad about it.

[@OfficiallyStrikerXEditz]

URGENT: I NEED HELP LOOKING FOR A 8L FISH BOWL BUT I CANT FING ANYTHINGGG PLEASE HELP ME

[@Xkiii]

why does he look like john cena

[@1990paulieboy]

Couldn’t see him

[@k.rizz.]

Man I thought it was health ledger for a sec

[@moriahheslington3150]

I need some help with my terrarium. Do you offer consulting?

[@MaxxxWellz]

Be back when I'm 94

[@B1nZybox]

Can we get an 8 month update?

[@cleo1819]

I’ll be 84. Doubt I’ll still be around but one can hope. 😂

[@Lowlifessss]

I would love u too do a update until it’s like rlly over grown

[@elainemartinez2021]

❤❤❤❤

[@caglayagmurr]

4:27 you already have a very long stick daddy 🥺

[@kathryn8467]

3:37 i thought for a brief moment he put the charcoal in his mouth

[@gayathribalachandran5845]

It is amazing. We have to build terrariums in our home so that our children will understand the value of nature. Love nature 🌱💚

[@bikepacker9850]

8 plus 3 is 1, carry the 1, 5 plus 6 plus 1......... I'll be dead...

[@thebargoblin3226]

3:04 💀

[@Snowflake-hg1tn]

It won’t outlive me. Not if I can help it

[@KXNDY.KXSH_2]

I’ll be 84 maybe I’ll be there

[@jamesriggs885]

I’ll be 86 I was born in 2000

[@E.T_paradox]

Hey Ulrich von Liechtenstein I’ve recently started getting into bonzai plants and I was thinking of doing a type of terrarium thing as well but the issue is my set up everyone I ask has answers so far and I have about 5 different species and about 300 seeds trying to make a sculpture business to help with mental health would you be able to help me out

[@-Flamin-Fox-]

Yah

[@6foxof9]

💚💚 isn't it crazy to throw stones directly onto the glass bottom?

[@pnkgxd1734]

My bruhussy is a bro pussy

[@Daniele63]

It's a pretty strong glass