I made one last year but didn't added charcoal as it wasn't available at that moment but due to improper sunlight it got all dried up (I think sunlight is the reason) going to make it again so I was searching the videos then I found your channel.... going to try this method as well....I used sheet of polythene in the place of muslin cloth in my previous one.....
You are a creator ! I watch u create heaven inside a bottle just to enjoy the calm..and the music! This project is finally something I can dare to make !
I built our first terrarium with my two daughters last weekend after watching your, and some other, videos. We used muslin cloth also. Along with 3 stones and a pine cone for hardscape. 2 different mosses No charcoal though. And no silvertail insect things. Are these essential? We just added 2 woodlice/isopods. How many are good to start with? Thanks for your video. We're making our second one this weekend ☺️.
From what I understand, the charcoal is used for nutrients, as well as filtering the water into the reservoir from toxins. If you have rinsed charcoal from a leftover bonfire, it should do fine
Wow! This is absolutely awesome. I don’t have a yard, cuz I live in the financial district in San Francisco, however, I can go to park to search for some of these plants and rocks.
This is so good to see. Thanks for the reply.. I got my answer. I think the tools that you are using also important.... how can I buy these like long forcep ? Is this can be found in a medical store?
Nice. I understand that this was a free build - thus yard soil. Can you help me understand how the use of a mix of soil, coco coir, fine Sphagnum Moss and sand will impact life and growth of the terrarium?
a lot of top soil outdoors are often heavy in clay, thus lacking in drainage, which make little difference outside in a terrarium you need to ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, hence the soil mix and the gravel layer at the bottom
@@TheWillyba The soil he used looked fairly sandy with fine sand. My query in my thought wondering was sandy soil can get packed and maybe over the life of a terrarium that could cause problems for the roots (I'm also guessing that was the reason for adding the chopped up leaves). It seems like coco coir and sphagnum both hold moisture and resist packing over time. Though he didn't add springtails, I would if I built one like that. (I know his was free - but moist places have springtails in lots of places, like under out door flower pots.) I think that the presentation terrarium might not provide as 'happy' of a habitat for micro fauna. I've only been doing terrariums since COVID-19 and am still lacking experience here.
@@michaels5705 i see, as long as there's a false bottom i think things should be alright I can't seem to find much springtails in my area (in Taiwan in the city) so i dont have much experience with them, but any detrivore would probably help. Tanner from serpadesign is a BIG advocator of springtails and looks like he gets good results
I enjoyed this so much. My daughter started watching your videos as well she is 9. We are wondering what surprises you may get from using garden soil. We have surprise spiders and slugs in our native ecosphere.
Thank you. Nice to know that your daughter enjoys terrarium videos too 😀. I used garden soil only because it’s a free built. Ideally I would stay away. But yes no hitch hikers so far
how do you know which ferns to collect? here in our state, bracken ferns are carcinogenic (all parts including spores) to human, livestock, pets. i'm struggling to identify the safe fern to forage for.
If I properly courentine mosses and plants than is it necessary to use spring tails??where do springtails get food in a closed terrarium?? Should I put some????
Its not always necessary but it helps in case of a mold outbreak. Springtails feed on dead and decaying matter as well as mold and algae. There is no need to add any food.
Can you explain why you seperate false layer from everything else cuz i don't know if it becuse you want to prevent mud to make or it is becuse you want to make place for toxins to store?
No further watering needed after you have watered during set up and closed it up. A water cycle will set in within the closed space and keep the plants hydrated.
Horticultural grade charcoal or activated carbon pellets are safe. The ones lying around at home for grilling may contain chemicals for ease of burning.
Because I am slowing down in life to enjoy the little things that surround me. However you will always have the option to speed up the video in youtube.
Sure because today the world wants to get ahead of time. But I am slowing down in life. It helps me enjoy the moment and the little things around me. It gives me immense joy and pleasure.
We posted a "dislike"because the person who recorded this video assumed, incorrecty, that all those materials are available for everyone,this is not true.
The person who recorded the video also suggested alternative options to people who reached out to him with a list of unavailable materials. The good thing is that they were all inspired to make one after watching this video. They know that the person who recorded the video is always available to support and help enthusiasts. Thank you!
So, to make a terrarium for free, you need rocks, plants, moss, charcoal and soil "from your garden"... which isn't free at all, cause you bought all of it at some point. It's rather a terrarium from recycled materials, but definitely not for free.
Check out my terrarium building course (A to Z of Terrarium Building) here
ua-cam.com/play/PL2B6lN6qObdqpxnaF3u30ETDgYVID3PlI.html
Thank you for posting this. It will make a lovely project for kids to do before winter, so they can bring a little nature inside before it gets cold.
Thank you. Yes indeed this is going to be a fun little project for the kids
I made one last year but didn't added charcoal as it wasn't available at that moment but due to improper sunlight it got all dried up (I think sunlight is the reason) going to make it again so I was searching the videos then I found your channel.... going to try this method as well....I used sheet of polythene in the place of muslin cloth in my previous one.....
Do Pot some holes if you're using polythine... Otherwise the water will not be able to get to the rocks..
Do not place it under direct sunlight
You are a creator ! I watch u create heaven inside a bottle just to enjoy the calm..and the music!
This project is finally something I can dare to make !
🙏
What a wonderful little terrarium, so well done😊
Thank you
I built our first terrarium with my two daughters last weekend after watching your, and some other, videos. We used muslin cloth also. Along with 3 stones and a pine cone for hardscape. 2 different mosses No charcoal though. And no silvertail insect things. Are these essential? We just added 2 woodlice/isopods. How many are good to start with? Thanks for your video. We're making our second one this weekend ☺️.
Thanks and nice to know that. You can build a terrarium without springtails.
From what I understand, the charcoal is used for nutrients, as well as filtering the water into the reservoir from toxins. If you have rinsed charcoal from a leftover bonfire, it should do fine
I so want to make closed terrarium.. thankx for the tutorial
Wow! This is absolutely awesome. I don’t have a yard, cuz I live in the financial district in San Francisco, however, I can go to park to search for some of these plants and rocks.
Thank you
This is so good to see. Thanks for the reply.. I got my answer. I think the tools that you are using also important.... how can I buy these like long forcep ? Is this can be found in a medical store?
Thanks.
You can watch this video on tools. You will find all the buying links of the tools in the description
ua-cam.com/video/OoBZI0OB_0c/v-deo.html
I decided to watch this one rather than the 1.5 hour long other option I had but this felt like a week had passed..
Beautiful art.
Very creative and pleasing to the eye!
Thank you
Beautifully done
Thank you
Wonderful mini terrarium!!!
Love to see ur video. The music also calming while watching this video
Thank you
Very ciear explaination thank you 😢
Omg!!! Sooooo. Impressive!
Thanks
This is so relaxing to watch... I can't wait to try it...💕
Nice. I understand that this was a free build - thus yard soil. Can you help me understand how the use of a mix of soil, coco coir, fine Sphagnum Moss and sand will impact life and growth of the terrarium?
Thanks. Yes a substrate mix with the components you mentioned works very well in my experience.
a lot of top soil outdoors are often heavy in clay, thus lacking in drainage, which make little difference outside
in a terrarium you need to ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, hence the soil mix and the gravel layer at the bottom
@@TheWillyba The soil he used looked fairly sandy with fine sand. My query in my thought wondering was sandy soil can get packed and maybe over the life of a terrarium that could cause problems for the roots (I'm also guessing that was the reason for adding the chopped up leaves). It seems like coco coir and sphagnum both hold moisture and resist packing over time. Though he didn't add springtails, I would if I built one like that. (I know his was free - but moist places have springtails in lots of places, like under out door flower pots.) I think that the presentation terrarium might not provide as 'happy' of a habitat for micro fauna. I've only been doing terrariums since COVID-19 and am still lacking experience here.
@@michaels5705 i see, as long as there's a false bottom i think things should be alright
I can't seem to find much springtails in my area (in Taiwan in the city) so i dont have much experience with them, but any detrivore would probably help.
Tanner from serpadesign is a
BIG advocator of springtails and looks like he gets good results
Nearly pur me to sleep, lovely little terrarium though.
I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend!
Beautiful project
Thanks
Crazy beautiful
Delicious!!!❤🤩
thanks for the amazing share
You are welcome. Thanks
Awesome job
Thanks
Nice video but its so unnecessarily slow I had to play it 2x
Thanks. Yes indeed I am slowing down in life. Its quite an amazing experience.
@@TheUrbanNemophilist thank you for creating this video ✨
Me, too
To each his own…I love it becoz its exceptionally peaceful and tranquil
I adore to come visit this space of calm and i always learn. Thank's ❤🌸🙏
Thank you
Man u deserve Oscar ❤️👍👍
😀
I enjoyed this so much. My daughter started watching your videos as well she is 9. We are wondering what surprises you may get from using garden soil. We have surprise spiders and slugs in our native ecosphere.
Thank you. Nice to know that your daughter enjoys terrarium videos too 😀. I used garden soil only because it’s a free built. Ideally I would stay away. But yes no hitch hikers so far
A motivation to build one👍
Great build!
Thank you
So simple and nice
와~ 😍 새로운 세상이네요! 정말 멋져요!!!
Thanks
very nice picturr
Very nice 👌👌
Lindo demais saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷
Thank you!
Beautiful.👌👌👌👌👍
Thank you
Wait so u can use charcoal from the firepit ? It's not some special kind ?
These were horticulture grade charcoal.
Wonderfull!! Can i keep insects (lady bugs) inside it? I have some pet ladybugs and i need some habitat for them.
Thanks. No not in this setup
@@TheUrbanNemophilist oh thanku, can u make video on bugs terrarium?
how do you know which ferns to collect? here in our state, bracken ferns are carcinogenic (all parts including spores) to human, livestock, pets. i'm struggling to identify the safe fern to forage for.
Most ferns do well in enclosed spaces. I keep trying out whatever species I get.
Artist at work. One question: can we have a touch-me-not plant in a terranium?
Never tried bro. Why dont you try it out and let me know.
Beautiful❤Thank you for sharing
Thank you
Just the video I needed! Yaaayy
😀
Love it. Beautiful
Thank you
watch with 1.5x speed.
You're welcome
Can i use broken clay pot pieces? non painted claypots...like whole natural ones? If yes, should I sterilize them?
I think you can. Sterilisation may not be necessary if natural claypots.
@@TheUrbanNemophilist Thank you so much! I am going to make my first one..Wish me luck😊
If I properly courentine mosses and plants than is it necessary to use spring tails??where do springtails get food in a closed terrarium?? Should I put some????
Its not always necessary but it helps in case of a mold outbreak. Springtails feed on dead and decaying matter as well as mold and algae. There is no need to add any food.
I made one with my backyard material and i was wondering can i put a snail in there or will it be to toxic for it
Not a good idea unless it’s very large and designed to house snails.
Do you need to add springtails and isopods to reduce/prevent molds?
Yes
Do you sell bonsais? I am new to your channel. Great work. Best wishes.
Thanks. No I don’t sell bonsais
Wow awesome 💞💞
Thanks
Can you explain why you seperate false layer from everything else cuz i don't know if it becuse you want to prevent mud to make or it is becuse you want to make place for toxins to store?
Just to prevent false bottom from getting clogged. But not always necessary. Depends on species of plants being used.
@@TheUrbanNemophilist Thanks
Very nice
Thank you😊
Superb 👍🏽
is this an English terrarium from english garden?
Nice
Good one
Thanks
subbed this is reallyyy nice
Thank you and welcome to the channel
You need charcoal to put in your terrarium? How much does it cost? Can you find it outside?
You can skip if you do not have
Can it survive even without adding springtails and isopods?
Yes
the fern looks fine in the jar when small but since you showed the parent plant, the fern itself will get much too big for the terrarium.
Check out the 11 months update video to know what happened
ua-cam.com/video/Ghku5iTm05o/v-deo.html
How big should a jar be?
Bigger the better
Beautiful
Thank you
Super bravò😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks
splendid
Thanks
Can I use plastic bottles?
Or only glass jars?
You can use plastic but it may not look good aesthetically and will not be easy to clean when covered with algae or dirt.
Ok...thank you for the help...and reply... 😀
Is the bottle plastic or glass
It is glass
Can u tell me when too spray water
No further watering needed after you have watered during set up and closed it up. A water cycle will set in within the closed space and keep the plants hydrated.
Can I use any normal coal present at home instead of charcoal?
Horticultural grade charcoal or activated carbon pellets are safe. The ones lying around at home for grilling may contain chemicals for ease of burning.
I always thought elephants foot was a weed
Any plant could be a weed in some part of the world. Some could be invasive too. But they are all part of nature.
How important is the cloth/screen in between the false bottom? Can i skip it?
Yes you can
@@TheUrbanNemophilist alright, me and my son will build our first terrarium this weekend. Thanks!
Wen do we have two water it?
Its a closed system having its own water cycle so watering will not be needed after the initial watering during setup.
ببخشید معمولا چه زمانی باید درب بطری را باز کرد و آب اسپری کرد؟
Case to case basis. I do it once in 3-4 months or when soil feels dry.
خیلی ممنون
Can I keep this terrarium under indirect sunlight?
Yes you can but no direct sunlight and temperatures should not exceed 26-27 degrees in the location
If in artficial light the temp shuld maintain the same?
@@dr.gowthi3565 yes
Why is the video in slow motion?
Because I am slowing down in life to enjoy the little things that surround me.
However you will always have the option to speed up the video in youtube.
Is there a video update?
Yes ua-cam.com/video/Ghku5iTm05o/v-deo.html
@@TheUrbanNemophilist thankyou
I don’t understand the plants do not need o2?
Covered here ua-cam.com/video/RbbLm5IGIHE/v-deo.html
Increase speed to 2X and it’s barely bearable to watch.
I am slowing down in my life so that I can take my time and enjoy the moments and the little things around me. The video is a reflection of that.
Hey how long does it live?
Many years with some care and maintenance. Updates on my builds here ua-cam.com/play/PL2B6lN6qObdqlt8DFXLIiX2etXZltumxZ.html
@@TheUrbanNemophilist thank you,,,,i liked your terrarium collection,,
Como faz para traduzir para português? Brasil
You can try using subtitles but not sure if it will work on text. Otherwise video is quite self explanatory.
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substitute of river stone?
Any stone
so kind of u
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Watch this on 1.75× speed. Thank me later
Sure because today the world wants to get ahead of time. But I am slowing down in life. It helps me enjoy the moment and the little things around me. It gives me immense joy and pleasure.
🎉😮
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🙋♀️
Lovely 😍💋 💝💖❤️
This is a scam I can't get a terrarium with n9 dollar I always spent 100trillion dollar to get a jar
This is real ..no fake
Give me update #
Here you go
ua-cam.com/video/Ghku5iTm05o/v-deo.html
We posted a "dislike"because the person who recorded this video assumed, incorrecty, that all those materials are available for everyone,this is not true.
The person who recorded the video also suggested alternative options to people who reached out to him with a list of unavailable materials. The good thing is that they were all inspired to make one after watching this video. They know that the person who recorded the video is always available to support and help enthusiasts. Thank you!
So, to make a terrarium for free, you need rocks, plants, moss, charcoal and soil "from your garden"... which isn't free at all, cause you bought all of it at some point. It's rather a terrarium from recycled materials, but definitely not for free.
Well I did not pay for any of the materials so technically its a free build for me. It may be different for others based on their available resources.
Nice
Thanks