How to make a moss wall ecosystem (In depth closed terrarium tutorial)
This is an in depth tutorial on how to build a moss wall closed terrraium ecosystem.
A handmade geometric glass container has been used for this build. Height 13 inch. Width at base 6 inch.
Lightweight aged driftwwod used for hardscape.
Aquasoil paste has been used to build the moss wall.
Fissidens terrestrial sheet moss has been planted on the wall.
Drainage layer created with lava rocks
Terrarium soil mix consisting of coco peat, sand, pine bark, dry Sphagnum moss, activated carbon and aquasoil has been used as bottom substrate.
For planting the following plants has been used-
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera)
Bolbitis difformis
Fittonia green
Male Fern
Pellionia Repens
Ficus Pumila minima
Selaginella Uncinata
Anubias nana petite
Peperomia prostrata
Scenic interest created in the foreground with cosmetic sand and lavarocks.
Springtains added for mold control.
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Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:06 - The Geometric terrarium container for the build
0:13 - Choosing containers for terrariums
0:26 - Cleaning and disinfecting the terrarium container
0:33 _ Creating the hardscape
1:36 - Preparing the substrates
2:11 - Creating the wall
2:35 - Planting moss on the wall
2:55 - Creating the drainage layer
3:18 - Adding the terrarium substrate
3:38 - Planting the terrarium
4:57 - Creating interest in the foreground
5:16 - More planting
5:52 - Adding Springtails
6:01 - Misting the terrarium and closing up
More about Strawberry Begonia-
Strawberry begonias (Saxifraga Stolonifera) are eye-catching plants native to Asia.This low-growing beauty produces quantities of dark green, hairy leaves with silver veins. Each leaf also has a red underside and stems. As the plants mature, strawberry begonia sends out runners (stolons) that form tiny plantlets on the end of each one. These plantlets can be removed from the mother plant and potted up individually. Contrary to its name, strawberry begonia is neither a true begonia nor a strawberry; it does have fuzzy leaves like a begonia and runners like a strawberry, which is where it gets its name.
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