Terrarium Tips - FIVE Mistakes Beginners Make

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Terrarium Tips - FIVE Mistakes Beginners Make
Many problems can occur when creating a terrarium ecosystem and closed terrarium care is important to understand. Many terrarium tutorials omit common mistakes so in this video I’ll show you 5 common mistakes beginners make. Terrarium basics are vital to understand when undergoing your terrarium setup. A closed terrarium ecosystem takes practice to get right. Things like watering a terrarium, moss for terrarium, dealing with terrarium mold, picking terrarium lighting for plants are all covered.
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@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Have you made any of these mistakes? I certainly have, especially in the early days!

@mydogsighs 3 жыл бұрын

All of them. lol. I’m getting better though. #everydaysaschoolday

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

@@mydogsighs I love that: 'every day is a school day'. Totally agree!

@gaylejohnson8808 2 жыл бұрын

@@mydogsighs Thanks for us beginners!

@natasha9788 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could give this video a Million thumbs up! Your content is so thorough and easy to understand. It has been monumental for me! Thank you, Thank you!

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

@@natasha9788 thank you very much! ❤and

@flowers0fpeace 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve made the wrong substrate and too much water mistakes. Thank goodness my terrarium was small. When it failed, I decided to do more research before I created another one. Your videos have helped me so much. I’m not ready yet, but I will be soon. Thank you 💚

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service :)

@stereoscopicx5083 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to fail?

@Grace-Layco1704 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I currently have a moldy terrarium with roots somehow growing on the glass

@stormevans6897 Жыл бұрын

Play doctor, dry it out and add some springtails. Right or wrong failed succeeded is relative when shoving stuff in a jar.

@Urhuuuur Жыл бұрын

@@Grace-Layco1704 open it for God's sake. And clean it. But to watch the roots is awesome. İdk why are you writing it as something wrong.

@mashroorhossain 2 жыл бұрын

"I've killed more terrarium plants than anyone else." Kinda threatening ngl

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Lolzzz

@wally3554 Жыл бұрын

He’s killed a lot and no one can stop him

@vannahlittle103 Жыл бұрын

Usually masters of a craft have failed the most. That’s how they learn. The best gardeners have typically killed the most plants 😅

@aurorahill9551 7 ай бұрын

This was really good to hear I thought. Bolstering.

@illsatebruh2465 7 ай бұрын

@ZDragonimated 2 жыл бұрын

One of my friends keeps making these and I got inspired, now I'm really getting into this. The vibe I get from terrarium videos is just so nice, I could keep watching this stuff all night

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@plantseveryinch9024 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree I feel like a well built well maintained artistic magical terrarium definitely brings me to a elevated state of peace to which I could day dream for hours 😁💚

@nya2286 2 жыл бұрын

Celestia Lunderberg...hmmmm never knew you were into these. Interesting.

@lauraastorga6505 3 жыл бұрын

AS always, thanks for sharing this!! I live in a tropical country (costa rica), and I´ve been making terrariums for a year and a half, and I have noticed the heat in my terrariums, so I try to open them regularly. I´ve been doing my research, reading and watching videos of terrarium making, but I think the best is combine all that info with your own observations, and taking notice from the environment where you live. Here we have only summer and winter, so the changes in temperatures or humidity are gentle. All plants that I use, ferns, or begonias are from my own nurseries, and my mosses are collected from the street, or from people that ripped them of from their houses (there are no shops here where u can find mosses) or my own small backyard. I think observation is key to comprehend how and why your terrariums behaves in certain way...

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

You make a very valid point about combining the information with your own observations and environment! I appreciate your thoughtful comment and best of luck to you in your future terrarium builds :D

@Gendhek_CHANEL Жыл бұрын

I like your comments, this really helps me, because I'm also in a tropical climate

@MeiBerry_ 2 жыл бұрын

I found your information incredible, I am a biologist and passionate about tropical plants and also those of arid climate a hug from Brazil

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you! Thank you Rafa

@bethsummersett6395 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve made every mistake mentioned, unfortunately, over and over again. At least until now. I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating- thank you so much for your videos! I love terrariums and have strived for a while now to make them the enjoyable, relaxing and mind nourishing experience most others have, however, until I found your channel my experiences were a frustrating cycle of building (with noticeable apprehension of failure), satisfaction and enjoyment for a few days/weeks, then the sickening acknowledgment of realizing I’d failed yet again. So the fact that you not only list the mistakes, but also offer solutions goes a long way in ensuring I won’t continue this cycle going forward. The only thing I’d add and probably the biggest thing I’m guilty of is rushing the whole process. Not only have I wanted to complete an entire build in one setting, which might not be difficult for some setups and/or a more experienced builder, I often chose to build more complicated terrariums and not always with all the correct components. As common sense as that is not to do, I found myself struggling with it every time. After watching several of your videos, I’ve finally learned that this can’t be a relaxing, mind nourishing hobby if I choose to start at levels too involved for my experience and/or without everything needed to do so correctly from the beginning. It only served to set myself up for frustration and failure and that obviously negates my whole purpose for getting into terrariums. I can’t tell you how appreciative I am that you were able to change my mindset.

@amberp1181 2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely binging your videos. Thank you for this! Just requested to join your group on FB.

@jimweatherhead7154 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben. I built my first terrarium using a 10 gallon carboy. I have a drainage layer and a coir substrate and have planted a variety of plants with a few wooden sticks out of the garden to add a woodland look. I also built a cork stopper housing several hidden features which are connected to a microcontroller in a small box:- a humidity detector which flashes a red led if the humidity is higher than 80% and flashes at a faster rate if it falls below 70% indicating the need for water; an ambient light detector which turns on three white led’s when the ambient light falls below a certain level; I’ve also fitted a discrete plastic tube which is connected to an aquarium air pump, the pump is turned on when the humidity rises above 80% allowing the stale moist air to be slowly replaced by drier fresh air. So far the plants seem to be thriving and I can see some roots protruding into the substrate. Do you think I’m on the right lines?

@elizabethromine2890 Жыл бұрын

Oooh I really like this guy, he’s so chill too and knowledgeable. I’ve always wanted to build a terrarium 💚

@jkoblivion4175 2 жыл бұрын

Simple, accurate and useful. Thx for the passion and inspiration.

@patrickcollier7090 2 жыл бұрын

One of my big early mistakes was watering moss with tap water and adding fertilizer. I killed the moss so fast. I have had a lot of success using moss collected from my garden once I knew how to properly care for it.

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use distilled water now? Good to hear you're having success!

@patrickcollier7090 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums I use rainwater when I can (I have a rain barrel in my garden). In the winter when I have to leave my rain barrel empty so it doesn't freeze I use distilled water.

@darkspeed62 Жыл бұрын

3:54 - I was literally going to do just this based on other videos that I've watched. In fact, those other vicdeos look pretty clownish compared to your sound advice on soil and making terrariums! Thanks so much! New sub!

@themute9354 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m attempting my first few slightly larger terrariums with some aquariums I had lying around, coming from mainly aquascaping. Hopefully I’ll be able to maintain a good mini ecosystem.

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! I'm sure you'll do well

@cbstrange4 Жыл бұрын

This is an incredibly helpful video! I’ve had to remake many terrariums lately.

@tracidtraxxed786 2 жыл бұрын

New sub here, enjoyed the vieo- thanks for your insights. Was just given my first terrarium as a birthday present as I've been planning on making one and am very excited. Appreciate your tips on collecting and your obvious consideration for the ecosystem. Big Love.

@juliekitchel9241 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly I’ve accomplished each and every one of these mistakes. Okay, now that that’s done- time to try again! I appreciate your calm delivery and the fact that you resemble Heath Ledger!

@narrayanone 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! BTW your voice is 😍😍😍 Such a pleasure for ears -)))

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

haha, thanks! :D :D :D

@LadyLucreziaBorgia 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. A perfect voice for podcasting frankly. I think I could fall asleep easily listening to you talk.

@NN-zg5bz 2 жыл бұрын

@@LadyLucreziaBorgia TERRARIUM PODCAST yessss

@shaunadevlin3391 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben! Thanks for this video, useful content as always 🙌🏽

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shauna, appreciate your support. :)

@Congiary Жыл бұрын

Your channel has been very helpful. I'd like to move my Boston ferns to a 20 gal tank, not quite as closed as a terrarium, but similar. They really need more moisture than my condo can provide. I had 4, killed 1. Wish me luck! Two are going in the tank and the last one will stay in it's pot as a control, or something I can propagate from if it all goes wrong lol

@ChristopherOYoung Жыл бұрын

Thank you. These are great tips. If I'm ever in the UK, I'll come by your shop. Best from Canada!

@philipthomas7385 2 жыл бұрын

Just starting out and was nice to find a video from the UK! Will be following from now on. Thanks!

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, thank you!

@birgitmueller8422 2 жыл бұрын

The watering is such an important thing, I am just starting out as I am more fascinated by terrariums than by pot plants 😅 Are the lights very expensive? Both to buy and to run? What light can you use for a small terrarium? Thanks Ben ☺️

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

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@sarahhibbenrollins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your helpful videos! I'm preparing to create my first terrarium and want to use moss. I'm enjoying learning from you and hope my first attempt will be successful as I've been given such great advice!

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah! Appreciate you

@stephenstuttard4031 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, thanks for the video, I am here in Johannesburg SA, just starting out with this fascinating hobby, I am not a plant guy, I built my first sealed terrarium in a small tomato jam jar, about 3 weeks ago, so far its still ok, but it was just a trial. Put in a small cactus and some moss from between my outside wall, been adding 4 to 6 drops of water after first 10 days, the small piece of fern I added did not take. I saw some nice glass jars at our local Checkers store the other day, so am gearing up for my next project, this art seems to be quite new here in SA, or maybe its just me. Anyways many thanks for the video and pointers. I'll let you know how the project goes...

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, thanks for your kind words. I would replace the cactus as it's an arid region plant and won't like a humid environment. Or, just leave it and see what happens! Haha. 🙂

@benannen2431 9 ай бұрын

Great Video and Channel Mate. Thanks for Sharing and the Work you Put Into the Content. Greetz from Cologne Ben 🎉

@miniscenesgb 6 ай бұрын

ok found your Patreon and joined. Your videos have relaxed me beyond words, and rekindled my interest in tiny gardens - and bugs! I feel ike a kid again

@rezbarchetta 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and reassuring. I live in the US desert southwest and am interested in starting a moss terrarium in my home. I want to get the most information before beginning. Looking forward to checking out your other videos. My favorite part of this video? Your voice is super soothing!

@paytonrae5337 3 жыл бұрын

I also live in the desert! Glad someone else is trying to grow tropical plants out here 🤣 Good luck!

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, I am glad you think so :D. Best of luck with your build, if you need any help so hesitate to contact me.

@RetroNipzGaming Жыл бұрын

I want to start my first and this video has been amazing. Thank you 👌

@jonathansantos2271 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for guiding from true experiences. You work can be Impressive to me.

@ralsamahiji 2 жыл бұрын

As much as I enjoy making terrariums I’ve found equal enjoyment in maintaining them and at times having to replant some plants that have reached their end life

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Raed!

@laikadeviasso4047 Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Just wanted to say that you've been amazing! I watched lots and I mean LOTS of terrarium/vivarium related youtubers but you're the only one that explains everything step by step and provides workarounds as well! I'm from Argentina and I have 4 Thriving terrariums, I can't buy Moss anywhere, no one sells it and I try to propagate the moss I have myself, I also can't buy isopods/Springtails anywhere, any advice on how could I get those online? Really frustrating ;c! BTW I mean it, I love your vids, keep up with the good work, I'm subbed!

@mileslin4702 16 күн бұрын

Got a new sub mate, thank you for sharing your exp. and knowledge! 🙏

@BadgerBabyBoy Жыл бұрын

Your advice has thought me a lot Thanks

@nitaell 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific video, thank you!!!

@kandiah9 2 жыл бұрын

Just getting started, thanks so much! Your accent is amazing in the highest!🤙🏽✌🏽…

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

@sombrs44 10 ай бұрын

I've tried a few very simple attempts at mossariams over the last few years. This is my first time with "proper" terrarium jars and I'm so excited to hopefully get it right. I'm trying Irish moss with a few small chunks of wild moss. I do plan to orders other mosses in to increase my chances of success. If im lucky I'll get my isopods to live in one of them!

@TheUrbanNemophilist 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for sharing. There could be a couple of more points in addition to this which I am experimenting/exploring. I hope to cover it in one of my future videos. Will be fun to share my findings and compare notes with you.

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can't believe I hadn't seen your videos before! You have a new subscriber :D I'd be happy to talk more, feel free to drop me a message on Instagram, Facebook or by email. Look forward to hearing from you. Ben

@TheUrbanNemophilist 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums Wow!Means a lot. Thanks! Will be in touch.

@rickonline2 2 жыл бұрын

This week I've got a terrarium from my boss....as a Christmas ☃️🎄 gift. It's my first one ever, so I can use lot's of tips about how to take care of it. Greetings from the Netherlands.....

@Gendhek_CHANEL Жыл бұрын

which is better between open terrarium and closed terrarium? thanks for the answer

@solus8685 2 жыл бұрын

4:50 that's exactly the type of moss I got from the forest lol. I didn't exactly "harvest" it though, I just gathered some that fell off due to the dry and stormy weather lately

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm actually working on my first terrarium ever. Your videos are so helpful and I'm so happy I found your channel. Thanks for sharing. I just loved this video lol

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you taking the time to watch my content :D

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums 💗 They're always so full of great information which I truly thank you for.

@68bee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for an infirmative video. What would you recommend for a light please ? My terrarium is a free standing globe of about 12 inches diameter and it sits on the floor

@priscillawatson7049 Жыл бұрын

wow! great advice! thanks

@petrawey 2 жыл бұрын

So... I'm pretty new to closed terrariums but I've found that it's helpful for me to open and close the terrarium quite often in the first week or so, until the condensation on the inside of the glass is not overwhelming or constant. It may be that I'm watering them too much right after planting and need to let some of the humidity out but it seems to be working, do you do this as well? Also, I find that a lot of my plants will lose some foliage in the beginning, presumably casting off the old leaves and growing new foliage that is more adapted to the high humidity. I try to make sure that I'm right there to collect and remove any moldy or dying leaves right away as I don't yet have an in house cleanup crew. Thanks for your helpful tips, I'm on the hunt for a US source for terrarium moss.

@jeomarmontelon9836 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! You are really inspiring. These tips are SO useful and I use these when selling my terrariums to my customers. One substrate method I use in my terrariums though is potting soil, vermiculite, and charcoal and it helps to mitigate compaction and mold. Your last bit about realistic expectations was also important. Thank you again!

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

That's kind of you to say! Vermiculite and charcoal would definitely do a good job of opening up substrate. Thank you for watching!

@damonpearson1582 2 жыл бұрын

Hey could you tell me more about your terrarium business

@vixenvg 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I had vermiculite in already as I grow orchids, seems to me ok. Thou maybe not the most natural looking product.

@DivinityinLove 3 жыл бұрын

Very good. Thanks!

@switchedsavage9727 Жыл бұрын

Bro u have such a relaxing voice. I watch ur videos as i go to sleep i love them so much

@vatoruby3557 Жыл бұрын

You have inspired me and truly have changed my perspective on terrariums and micro fauna I have many reptiles and many terrariums including milipedes and isopods and even though I know this isn't one of your recent videos I want you to know that you have ignited a passion in me that I will be pursuing far into my future. I can't wait to make more terrariums and learn from my mistakes you are amazing THANK YOU!!!!

@hobihijaugreenhobby5719 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I'll try for my project

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Best of luck

@mehrdadkordi2945 Жыл бұрын

Your voice is awesome! Useful Info sir. Thank you for sharing!

@zanngg2402 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@jamiebearden2940 4 ай бұрын

I am a plant lady and do well with most plants. We grow hydroponically things we eat often in our home as well. They are everywhere in our home and I wouldn't have it differently. I am sincerely pondering creating terrariums. I think these would be fantastic gifts for friends and family. I really like your style as well. Thank you kindly!

@tonyrugg2054 Жыл бұрын

very helpful and specific

@sl3epyhead143 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much! I'm a cottage core lover so very soon I'm making a mushroom / toadstool terrarium with moss too! , It will be my first , I've never made any terrariums before so I can't wait! I'm making a small one in a glass jar , can't wait :)

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you! :D

@my_isabell Ай бұрын

Thank U, Ben! Cheers!

@westhavenor9513 6 ай бұрын

I got into terrariums a few years ago and decided, with little experience, to make everyone in my family a terrarium for Christmas. They were absolutely beautiful and everyone loved them. Unfortunately, I thought it wise to water them all very well before giving them away! Of course, houseplants+winter+overwatering equaled certain death, and they were gone in a couple months :(

@qflower4982 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Tks

@carloshaun7297 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ve had several terrariums for several years, and they seem to do well. I have only one plant in each, as they grow to fill the glass container, eventually. I have different epecias (sp?) in each, with different colored leaves. They do occasionally bloom. I have found that, I do occasionally need to wipe the algae off the bottom sides of the glass, with a paper towel. I did not know to take the glass lids off occasionally for air. How long would you recommend I leave the lid off? All day? Half a day? An hour? Thanks so much!

@kaceefischer5847 2 жыл бұрын

You are the Bob Ross of Terrariums

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you. Love Bob Ross

@carmenthue-tun7512 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your good advices .

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤

@vipervickan 3 жыл бұрын

I've been collecting moss from the forest for my terrariums, and alot of them have turned brown. It must be cus they dont like a stagnant atmosphere as you mentioned in the video. I live in Sweden so I guess we have the same or smilir moss species as you guys have in the UK. I'd love to find a place where i can buy it instead, from someone who knows which moss works in terrariums best. But I also realized terrariums look beautiful without moss too.

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Victoria Have you tried Leucobryum glaucum? Try searching for it online, you might be in luck. It's also known as bun or pincushion moss.

@FlintKnap 2 жыл бұрын

my most common mistake is the bad soil, ive started adding gravel and charchoal below the soil, which also helps keep an eye on water level

@Aw_tig Жыл бұрын

I have a moisture metre that I use for my house plants and some potted garden plants, I wonder if this would be useful for people with terrariums. They can be fairly cheap and mine has been really helpful

@danielpeoples9561 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'm just doing some research for a creative writing project . . . question: what is the largest terrarium you've ever worked on? The largest you've ever seen? Do the problems get more complex the larger the terrarium?

@JC-AussieDocos 2 жыл бұрын

very unrelated but you remind me of heath ledger, maybe its your eyes. It's kind of comforting. Also this video is so peaceful and educational

@jamesphoenixhill6915 Жыл бұрын

Can I ask where you get you glass from? You have a great range!

@joshnagenmurugiah4531 Жыл бұрын

I like the racks at the back. Where did you get it?

@shanelareau3907 2 жыл бұрын

I had a terrarium going pretty well this summer. It was on the north side of the house and doing very well. I opened the top to let it breathe a bit, ran some errands and came back only to find everything looking dead! When I removed everything a few days later, I found a hole in the middle and dug out a walnut. Turns out the local chipmunk thought it was a great spot to hide his stores. I'm sure he was disappointed when he came back for it.

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's funny 😁

@birgitmueller8422 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with other’s who say you have such a soothing and beautiful voice 🥰 But aside from your voice, yes, I love what I am watching and have subscribed 😅👌

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@stevensparks19 3 жыл бұрын

I think I was the biggest offender of overwatering my first couple builds. I’ve since come to the realization that if you build them with a false bottom, you shouldn’t see any standing water in it. Making sure the substrate is damp and the added moisture from plants seems to end up being adequate levels of water in the system. A closed system truly needs so much less water than you think it does.

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

I'm screenshotting this and sharing it on my IG. So true!!

@stevensparks19 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums Cool. I’ll be on the lookout for it. I think it’s taken me since early February to get the moisture level down to reasonable levels in one of my builds. A mixture of wiping excess condensation off the glass and putting the lid back on, and just leaving it off here and there for a few hours. Thankfully it has been thriving the entire time instead of rotting away. Although there is a large amount of algae growth in its false bottom. I assume either the excess moisture lead to this, or the soil (this was a kit bought for me before I started making my own substrate) had some type of added fertilizer that lead to the algae bloom.

@Zhim94 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I myself am pretty new to this terrarium building and I have managed to create 2! ... But... about a week in, I have issues with one of them. One of my terrariums have a very sour smell (similar to vinegar, but not that strong), which wasn't there when I built it. I used a regular glass jar with a glass lid with rubber encircling. Any ideas what it can be? Searching around, it seems to be anaerobic breakdown, but it doesn't smell like "rotten eggs" as some people have it. So I'm clueless. For now though, I have opened the lid for ventilation. The layer is, from bottom to top: aquarium gravel, glassfibre mesh, sphagnum moss, self mixed substrate (coir coco fiber, orchid bark, soil similar to earthworm castings, sphagnum moss), plant layer. The singular plant inside is English Ivy. The humidity was enough - it created some mist on the glass and tiny droplets. Would appreciate an answer, because I have not been able to find an answer anywhere.

@kjlittler8181 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, do you have any websites you would recommend to buy moss from in the UK?

@hedvigjenson4902 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the western part of Washington State in the US. I love your channel because you are so helpful to us beginners. You may not know that western Washington has a national park that is a true rain forest…hence my love of all things with moisture.😊 My goal is to begin making small terrariums using the moss and ferns native to my area. But I do have one question regarding lighting. Considering that natural plant growth comes with a night cycle, do you ever turn your lights off or have them on a timer? Thank you so much.

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. The lights get turned on when I wake up and off when I go to sleep! I've always wanted to visit Washington and now I know there is a rainforest I want to even more :D

@hedvigjenson4902 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums Oh yes! It must be on your “bucket list” I’m on FB so feel free to private message me and I can give you insider tips! 😉

@marthadawson8954 2 жыл бұрын

I have visited that rainforest in Washington! It's unforgettable. We were astonished when my 16 year old daughter ended up with a sunburn that day, even though we were in a car for part of the visit.

@debbiethomas3687 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - and Nadin is right, you do have a very good voice for this (and the background music isn't too loud). I have hearing problems and have given up trying to watch many videos because the speaker was either drowned out by the music or their voices were not clear. You and Tanner (Serpa Design) are the best by far. I grow orchids and watched a lot of videos before attempting my first terrarium, so avoided most of these mistakes (although I made others!) - the exception being overwatering! I was away a lot from April to October, and for weeks at a time, so watering had to be automated and with mounted orchids that needed daily (or more) watering in warm weather and planted ones that maybe only needed watering once or twice a week it didn't go well. For my most recent12 inch Exo Terra cube I followed Tanner's false bottom setup. The medium is too deep, so I don't have a lot of growing height, but I wouldn't see the plants because of the depth of the door frame and surround if it was shallower. It contains miniature cloud forest species, which are doing well and most have flowered. My main terrarium is an 18 x 24 x 24 Exo Terra) which I need to redo because I made a mess of the base and background, but there are a couple of plants, including a Dracula, that are doing so well I've been reluctant to disturb them. I'll watch some more videos before I bite the bullet! (This will be its fourth rebuild and I'd like to finally get it right.)

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie thank you for the kind words. I've overwatered many terrariums in the past so you're certainly not alone! If you ever need any help feel free to email or dm me on social media. Best of luck with your terrariums ❤

@debbiethomas3687 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums It gets expensive, doesn't it! Thank you Ben, I certainly will.

@korthosen949 3 ай бұрын

so i watched a video about growing ur own moss ofc u need to buy / collect moss once but after that u have an endless supply basicly cut of the "tips" wash it, blend it in a mixer, wring out all water in a towel and sprinkle it ontop the soil and keep it moist

@hannahandrews8690 3 жыл бұрын

100% made most of these mistakes! Where do you like to buy moss and other plants from here in the uk?

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

You are certainly not alone! I get my moss from my local florist and most of my plants from local garden centres. For rarer varieties I use Dartfrog, Araflora and a few eBay sellers :)

@maggie-annecoffison2379 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime Maggie!

@jeanne5596 2 жыл бұрын

Hey:) Very helpful video! I think I overwatered my terrarium... What can I do?

@annahpopovici 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben and thank you so much for these videos, they are a lot of help and you Instagram feed is such a feast for the eyes!

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ana, thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoy it :) I think anywhere between 12-14 hours is a good amount. A little either way won't hurt either. Best of luck with making your first terrarium. If you need any help feel free to contact me Ben

@annahpopovici 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums Thank you so much! 🌿and such a quick reply! 💚

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

@@annahpopovici KZfaq does a good job of letting me know when people comment :D

@abauman87 2 жыл бұрын

For someone who is terrible at gardening but loves it either way. I’ve found Texas heat kills everything outside. For a terrarium, you say an LED CFL or fluorescent lightbulb; does that mean you don’t have to have a grow light?

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! No need for a grow light 😁 Gosh, I can only imagine how hot Texas is...

@abauman87 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums 95 degrees, my phone said it feels like 103 degrees, while my car read 110 degrees in the shade 😂. Also thank you for replying!!!

@NN-zg5bz 2 жыл бұрын

This seems like so much fun! I think I'll try it :) being broke I'm glad the only mosses I can confidently identify happen to be Leucobryum glaucum and the Sphagnum genus, so I can collect them (w permission) instead of buying. Do you think sterilizing the Sphagnum moss before mixing it into the soil would be a good idea? Like, in the oven? Also I love the humour in this video.

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Nahhh I wouldn't sterilise it! Thanks for watching!

@christinemeleg4535 2 жыл бұрын

We live in the arid Southwest of the USA, sometimes the humidity will drop as low as the single digits. We want to try a terrarium in a large glass bottle but it has a slight green tint in the glass, do you think it would work? We plan to keep the top open and water only when needed, using distilled water, tap water is very high in minerals especially calcium. We will use plants that would grow well here, as for moss, not here!!

@selviganesh6257 Жыл бұрын

Nice explanation

@MegaCorey1977 3 ай бұрын

Good to see Heath Ledgers stunt double found work. Thanks for the tips

@vixenvg 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful Ben , thank you . Very valuable few minutes listening to this. I have a couple of questions... may send by e mail I think.

@abhisekmohanty5715 11 ай бұрын

What are care to b taken for boston fern inside terrarium, as it has started showing some dying symptoms?

@jefferylucille3616 Жыл бұрын

Do you think it would be possible to make a terrarium pocket door (it would never actually be within a pocket) always outside of the wall, light either from one or both sides.

@pokemontrainer6941 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question, how would bugs/insects appear from the information I've collected you need to put stone first a filter paper next then soil and then the moss or plants and then put the lid.

@missroxypoxy 2 жыл бұрын

The bugs are already in the moss

@inner_sailor 2 жыл бұрын

@Worcester Terrariums The north facing window is not always true. In your case, even the southernmost place in UK is above 50°N latitude and the sun's maximum declination is 23½°. People living in the tropicals would have to shift their Jars according to the time of the year and sun's declination.

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

That's insightful. Thank you! 🤝

@Zommee 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done! Your video was extremely filled with a plethora of knowledge! You kept my interest peaked the entire time! Honestly not very many KZfaq'rs can and/or have done that. Lol Most of the videos in KZfaq land are filled with the people who just "blah, blah, blah" want to make a video. And, others don't know their butt from a hole in the ground, as to what they're speaking about, and then there are the dreaded people who speak way too fast ya can't understand a damn thing they're talking about! (& Lord knows I try... Rewinding over & over & finally give up!) BUT there are people like YOU! Who actually make an informative video! 👍🏻❤️ And, YOU my dear, are a blessing from the Big Guy from up above! From the beginning to the end, every single word you said, I personally can use as someone who has never made a Terrarium before. (I like to know how to do things, the correct way before ever doing them!) I am just glad I found your video vs. Someone else's! (you'd be surprised - or maybe you wouldn't lol at how many KZfaq'rs will "tell you how to do this or that, this way or that way" (that's why I'm glad I Found your video first! Lol) You are smart, you know your stuff & by golly your the man I will be coming to (your web page etc.) When I'm ready to make my first Terrarium (I've gotta figure out everything I need still) & you've got a new subscriber! P.S. The information re: the moss was especially interesting! Sincerely, Sarah God Bless & looking forward to your next video! 👍🏻😁

@cordeliamorris5218 Жыл бұрын

What's your advice for a succulent/cacti terrarium in a 20 gal glass tank (no lid and a really good grow light)

@poornashreemt6433 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome... very informative videos. I’m facing difficulty in finding moss .. Can u suggest any online sites to buy moss in India

@WorcesterTerrariums 3 жыл бұрын

I am unaware of any suppliers in India. Try searching these names to see if anywhere sells them - Leucobryum glaucum (bun moss) Dicranum scoparium (mood moss) Taxiphyllum barbieri (Java moss) Vesicularia dubyana (christmas moss)

@pjp9383 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorcesterTerrariums Fishkeepers use both java moss and Christmas moss, so aquarium stores or clubs could be a good source. I follow lots of fish YT channels and there do seem to be lots of commenters from India. Hopefully the OP can source the moss they need.

@systemofadown945 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌

@bletz5732 2 ай бұрын

When over watered, Ive found that using an aquarium air pump and line inserted into the terrarium will help reverse the issue.

@reecephillpotts5934 2 жыл бұрын

I have got most of the exceptions to these mistakes as I have a stunning terrarium that uses regular potting soil and I have sourced all my plants including mosses and ferns from the wild it also stays outside all year round.

@WorcesterTerrariums 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! I want to make a terrarium that lives outdoors

@reecephillpotts5934 2 жыл бұрын

I should mention that the temperature where I live doesn't get below -6°c

@AhmetElhann 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for these amazing tips. Have aquestion for you: I am planing to build a closed terrarium and I want to use a small fog pump to make a small waterfall. It wont be running all the time but I am still worried about the condensation level/balance in the terrarium. Would it make any problem?

@darkofelding4252 4 ай бұрын

Yep its the guilt of killing certain species that can influence you to research more.. especially when your like myself and wish to never convict yourself to failure. Its what makes us learn.. to understand and then to put it into practice. Love your work... your an inspirational young man with an old soul. From an old fart in australia ❤