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 …
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So you’ve probably heard that carnivorous plants should be raised in a terrarium. But that raises the question, do you really need a terrarium to do it? The short answer is no, but it can be beneficial for tropical species. The reason why it’s recommended to grow them in a terrarium is because of the …
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 …
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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 …
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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
If you’ve done any research into terrariums, you’ve probably heard of springtails. But did you know that there are many more insects that can be beneficial to your terrarium than just springtails? While it’s satisfying to build a bioactive terrarium that has a complete ecosystem, you always have the option to add insects that just …
Read more11 Insects Perfect For Bringing Life To Your Terrarium
If you’ve been wanting to build a terrarium for a while, I have some good news for you: there are really only 5 basic components to a terrarium! Once you put these components together, your terrarium is pretty much good to go. The 5 basic components of a terrarium are: The container The false bottom/drainage …
Read moreTerrarium Layers Explained: 5 Components To A Basic Terrarium
Terrarium moss is the staple plant for any terrarium. Their soft, green texture brings the whole terrarium together regardless of what plant neighbors it has. Growing moss is relatively easy. It’s a tough plant that thrives in a variety of environments, depending on the species. Most species prefer growing in a cool, humid spot in …