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 Necessary For A Terrarium? Here’s why it’s not
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 …
I love the natural vibe of terrariums, but one thing that I’ve recently been looking into is creating a pinterest-worthy terrarium design. One thing I’ve noticed is that most of the images I see on there have little figurines that create really interesting little worlds in glass containers. That got me thinking, what else can …
Read moreWhat to put in a terrarium besides plants to make it stand out
If you’ve just finished one of your first terrariums, I’m guessing you’re probably wondering, can you keep your terrarium outside? Your terrarium plants are found in the outdoors after all. Surely they must be fine sitting on your front porch, right? The problem with keeping a terrarium outside is that the terrarium will be exposed …
Read moreWhy You Probably Shouldn’t Keep A Terrarium Outside
So you’ve watched a few YouTube videos of people making terrariums and now you’re debating if you should make one yourself. Let me set this straight right now: YES YOU SHOULD. There are many reasons why you should make a terrarium, including low maintenance, low cost, and it’s a great way to exercise your creativity …
