How To Make A Wet Terrarium In 8 Steps

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wet terrarium

Wet terrarium composed of Ficus ginseng, Fittonia, Lichen and Leucobryum glaucum

Materials to make a terrarium of this type:

Materials for making a wet terrarium

  • A glass container high enough for the plant (between 15 and 20 € in gardening). Choose it with an opening wide enough to fit the arm.
  • Of the pozzolan for drainage
  • Little ones clear gravel for decoration
  • A mix of universal potting soil and of sand by half. Add some pieces of charcoal recovered in the chimney to clean up the mixture.
  • One or two shingle for decoration
  • A little Ficus ginseng (between 6 and 10 €, in supermarket or gardening). Note that ferns, orchids and carnivorous plants are also good candidates for wet terrariums.
  • A little Fittonia (Baby plant at 2 € in gardening)
  • A few balls of living moss
  • A funnel to help you put the earth in place
  • A big spoon in wood to reach the bottom of the jar
  • A coil of wire or plug attached to a wooden rod to tamp the earth
  • A branch of Tortuous hazel tree and a bit of Tillandsia usneoides (optional)
  • of the miniature characters (optional)

1st step: Drain the bottom of the jar

The bottom of the wet terrarium

Drop a layer of 2 to 3 cm of pozzolan at the bottom of the vase for drainage.
Our tip: Add little ones clear gravel on the rim to create a color contrast between the pozzolana and the earth that will come over it.

2nd step: The substrate

Substrate in a terrarium

Drop the mixture potting soil / sand / charcoal on a height at least equivalent to that of the motte du Ficus ginseng.
Our tip: moisten the mixture before putting it in terrarium to properly dose the water supply. The earth must be just wet, especially not soggy.

3rd step: Planting Ficus ginseng

Planting the ficus in the terrarium

The Ficus Ginseng is perfect for terrariums whose humid atmosphere it likes. Bathe the mound a few minutes in the water then the gently undo. Plant it Ficus by simply thrusting it into the ground. Beware of leaves that break easily.
Our tip: The Ficus ginseng keep its small size for a long time clip regularly new shoots.

4th step: Planting fittonia

Planting fittonia in the terrarium

The Fittonia particularly appreciates the atmosphere of wet terrariums. It is found with variegations of different colors. Gently break the root ball to recover one or two beautiful shoots. Make a hole in the substrate using the wooden spoon and plant the shoots of Fittonia. Add dirt on the sides using the spoon and gently tamp.
Our tip: The shoots of Fittonia separate more easily when the substrate is dry.

5th step: The living mosses

Wet terrarium

You can reap the foam in the garden or in the forest but the result will be more successful with the living moss used in the decoration of terrariums for animals. Arrange the foam balls around the plants and add one or two round pebbles in the lower part.
Our tip: The foam Leucobryum glaucum naturally has a round shape giving an impression of small green hill. It is adapted to terrariums temperate and strongly retains the moisture it gives to the plants by the effect of condensation. It is also a good indicator of the water requirements of the terrarium.

6th step: Terrarium finishes

Terrarium maintenance

Add a little bit of clear gravel between the foam balls and clean the walls of the jar.
Our tip: use a small piece ofdry paper towel held against the walls with the wooden spoon.

7th step: The decorative touch

Wet terrarium decoration

You can decorate the terrarium with a branch of hazel or crooked willow to which you have attached a bit of Tillandsia usneoides for an atmosphere worthy of a mysterious country.
Our tip: Large vases used as terrariums rarely have a lid. Divert a saucer or a small clear glass plate as a closure.

Step 8: The characters

Deco terrarium


Ask tiny characters on the foam balls in the minds of fairy gardens. It may be miniature sheep and their shepherd, or a small panda, depending on the desired mood.
Our tip: You will find all kinds of miniature in the toy stores and of reduced models.

Maintain a wet terrarium

Maintenance of a wet terrarium

Condensation gradually covers the walls and provides the necessary moisture for plant life
  • Place your terrarium inside, in one place bright but without direct sun.
  • The ideal temperature is between 15 and 27° C. When the temperature is higher, open the lid to ventilate and ensure watering.
  • Turn the terrarium of a turn around every week to properly expose plants to light.
  • Thanks to the water cycle, watering is reduced to two or three times a year and in very small amount. As long as the mosses and the substrate are wet, there is no need to water. To water, use waterwater non-calcareous at the foot of the plants and on the gravels, avoiding to wet the mosses.
  • Open the terrarium a half day per week or when the condensation becomes too important on the walls.
  • Pinch the shoots of Ficus and of Fittonia when they are too long or touch the glass.
  • Warning to weight of the terrarium. Handle it with care and install it on a stable and solid support, safe from young children. Secure 4 small felt pads under the jar to slide it easily without scratching the holder.

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How To Make A Wet Terrarium In 8 Steps

FAQ - 💬

❓ How do you make a terrarium step by step?

👉 Instructions

  1. Choose a Container. Choosing your container and plants is half the fun of making a terrarium. ...
  2. Choose the Plants. ...
  3. Add Drainage Layers. ...
  4. Add Moss and Potting Mix. ...
  5. Prepare the Plants. ...
  6. Add Plants. ...
  7. Decorate. ...
  8. Water the Terrarium.

❓ How do you make a water terrarium?

👉 1:103:40How To Make A Water Terrarium | DIY Indoor Water GardenStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTo make you water garden you want to head over to your aquarium. And your local pet store and youMoreTo make you water garden you want to head over to your aquarium. And your local pet store and you can get these aquarium plants and these mussels. So that's what we're going to be using. Today.

❓ How do you make a terrarium for a school project?

👉 2:394:44Build a Tiny Plant World! | Science Project for KidsStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd dig small holes with their fingers for the plants then gently. Put the plants in the soil.MoreAnd dig small holes with their fingers for the plants then gently. Put the plants in the soil. Spread. Some soil over the roots and carefully pat down the soil. So the plants are secure.

❓ What is a wet terrarium?

👉 Open 'wet' Terrarium Care. These types of terrariums are open at the top and contain humid loving plants. They need a little bit more care than a closed terrarium. You will need to water the plants every 5-10 days and spray them daily or every other day to keep up the level of humidity.

❓ How do you make a beginner terrarium?

👉 Setting up your terrarium

  1. In your clean and dry container, layer up your pebbles to about 2-3cm. ...
  2. Next add the charcoal. ...
  3. Layer on the potting soil. ...
  4. Your biggest plant goes in first. ...
  5. Place in other stones, or maybe some moss or sand to cover up the soil if you want to.
  6. Put in any finishing touches.

❓ What do I need to make a terrarium?

👉 You don't even need to go outdoors. With a glass container, some potting soil, pebbles and a few houseplants, you can learn how to make a terrarium, a kind of miniature garden, to enjoy inside your home. This is a fun project to do for yourself, as a gift or with your kids.

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❓ What is a water terrarium called?

👉 This aqua-terrarium, also called a paludarium (latin: palus = swamp), is very popular with biotope enthusiasts. With it you can simulate riverbank zones, landscapes with waterfalls and water holes very authentically.

❓ How do you make a terrarium class 7?

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❓ What is a terrarium class 7?

👉 A terrarium is a glass container that contains soil and plants and may be opened to access the plants within for maintenance. However, rather than being sealed, terraria can be open to the atmosphere. Terraria are frequently retained as ornamental or decorative items.

❓ How wet should a terrarium be?

👉 As a guideline, we recommend ¼ cup of water for a quart-sized terrarium, ½ cup for a half-gallon sized container, and 1 cup of water for a gallon size or larger. After watering, the soil should ideally be moist to the touch, but not waterlogged and swampy.

👉 Self-Watering Terrarium! 1 Prep Your Container. Time to make the plant feel right at home! ... 2 Sanding. Literally. ... 3 Soil Your Plants! Add in your potting soil on top of the sand layer, ensuring that there is no mixing. ... 4 Spread Those Seeds! ... 5 One Time Watering. ... 6 Cap and Place! ... 7 Let It Grow!

👉 Your container will not have drainage holes in the bottom so you’ll want to create a place for extra water to go that keeps it away from your plants’ roots. Put a layer of sheet moss at the bottom of your terrarium to soak up extra water. If you don't have moss, you can also start a layer of stones.

👉 The small pebbles act as water drainage for the plants’ roots to ensure that excess water doesn’t stay in the soil and cause rot. Activated Charcoal – You won’t need much; a thin layer of activated charcoal keeps water fresh and helps to fight off bacterial growth in your terrarium.

👉 A layer of sheet moss keeps the top layer of soil from working its way into the bottom layer of pebbles. Preventing the soil from moving into the drainage area is a good step for the aesthetics of the terrarium as well as the functionality of it.

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