Anytime you build a terrarium, you’re always going to need a certain set of materials and tools to get the job done. So what are they? Every terrarium consists of five components: the container, the drainage layer, a separation material, a substrate, and plants. Decorations, activated charcoal, and springtails are optional add-ons. While you can …
Read moreTerrarium Tools And Materials: A Complete Guide For Hobbyists
If you’re stuck at home looking for a new hobby to pick up, I’ve got great news for you. Terrarium building is a great way to spend your time. A terrarium is essentially a mini ecosystem in a container. It’s a very low maintenance way to raise plants indoors while allowing you to display your …
Read moreHow To Make A Terrarium From Scratch: So Easy A Caveman Can Do It
If you’re looking to get into building terrariums, one of the first things that’s probably coming to mind is cost. Terrariums are cool and all, but how much is it going to cost to get into this hobby? From the data we collected, a low budget terrarium should cost around $30 if starting from complete …
Read moreHow much does a terrarium cost? Full price guide and comparisons
If there’s one thing in common with every terrarium, it’s the false bottom. And there’s a good reason for that: it’s a critical component that’s necessary for the long-term survivability of your terrarium. A false bottom or a drainage layer comprises the lowest part of your terrarium. It’s purpose is to provide a drainage area …
Read moreAll about false bottoms in a terrarium: What, Why, and How Much
Anyone who starts anything new will always have some self-doubt. Building a terrarium is no exception. If you clicked on this article, I’m guessing you’re starting to see some signs in your terrarium that are causing you to worry. In this post, we will go over 11 different signs that your terrarium is failing. If …
Springtails are the staple insect for any garden or terrarium. If you’re serious about getting your plants the absolute best when it comes to cleanliness, you can’t go wrong with bringing springtails into the picture. They’ll vacuum up any fungus, decaying material, and disease-causing bacteria. You probably don’t want to keep buying $20 starter kits …
Read moreHow To Feed Springtails: A Guide To Culturing And Care
If you’ve ever taken a walk in the park or gone on a hike in the forest, you’ve probably seen mushrooms growing around. You might have even seen them grow in your front yard. They seem like great candidates for plants to go in a terrarium. Can it really be done? Here’s the answer: mushrooms …
For any terrarium builder, springtails are the go-to clean up crew. They are excellent helpers that love feeding on fungus and decaying matter, all things you definitely don’t want in your terrarium. If you’ve thought about adding these guys to your next terrarium, that begs the question: how do you catch springtails? Springtails can be …
Read moreHow To Catch Springtails for a terrarium: A Detailed Guide
When you hear the word “terrarium”, I’m guessing an image of plants in a jar comes to mind. Does that mean that all terrariums are closed systems? Do all terrariums have to be closed? Not necessarily. There are two types of terrariums: open and closed terrariums. Closed terrariums are closed systems, but open terrariums are …
Read moreIs A Terrarium A Closed System? Open vs. Closed Terrariums
If you’ve looked into how to build a terrarium, you’ve might have heard of people mentioning that you need to add some activated carbon into your terrarium to “purify the water”. But is charcoal actually necessary for terrarium or is it just a nice to have? Long story short, It’s not 100% necessary. Charcoal is …
Read moreIs Charcoal Essential for Terrariums? Unraveling the Truth