Learn to build a scaped moss wall terrarium

Learn to build a scaped moss wall terrarium
As the title implies I have demonstrated step by step the process to build a scaped moss wall terrarium from scratch.
I have used a 3 lit glass jar wit a transparent lid for the build. I fixed riverstones on one of the walls of the jar with silicone sealant. I left it for 3 days for curing and airing out. After that i prepared a paste with dry Sphagnum moss and aquasoil with water and build the wall around the stones. Next I attached moss on the wall and proceeded lay down a layer of terrarium substrate on top of a lava rock base layer. Next I went ahead with scaping and planting the terrarium in my own style which is self explanatory in the video. I also also added a colony of cleaning crew - Springtails at the end, watered the terrarium and closed it up.
Plants used:
Boston Compacta Fern
Selaginella Uncinata
Anubias nana
Pellionia repens
Ficus Pumila minima and regular
Small pieces of riverstones, pine bark, drift wood and sand used for detailing to create the scene
Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Attaching riverstones to glass wall with silicone
0:27 - Preparing aquasoil and dry Sphagnum moss paste with water
0:42 - Building the wall with the paste around the stones
1:09 - Attaching moss on the wall
1:34 - Laying down a false bottom with lava rocks
1:35 - Adding terrarium substrate
1:43 - Planting a Fern
1:55 - Adding moss as ground cover
2:21 - Planting a Bolbitis difformis
2:26 - Adding Anubias plants
2:37 _ planting a Pellionia repens cutting
2.42 - Making a DIY tool to pour in sand
2:50 - Pour in sand to create pathways
3:06 - Adding a Selaginella uncinata
3:10 - Planting Ficus Pumila cuttings on the moss wall
3:33 - Adding details with small river stones
3:51 - Adding driftwood pieces to complete the scaped look
3:58 - Adding some more plants to the scape
4:10 - Misting the terrarium
4:16 - Adding springtails
4:20 - Closing up
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[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Check out my terrarium building course (A to Z of Terrarium Building) here
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[@sushmitarajaan8080]

Hi can you please tell me if we can get these plants in India

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@sushmitarajaan8080 yes

[@sinoakoresident]

Wow, i love ur video❤💚😍

[@visweswaranmanickam5092]

Hi, can you tell me where could we get these plants ? Aquarium shops or nurseries ? I am so inspired watching your videos but finding it difficult to source the plants. Any direction would help ☺️

[@sheebasultan1145]

This is like building a world of your own. How happy you must be!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Yes building terrariums does make me happy.

[@candilc]

So beautiful... It's like a tiny, little Paradise!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@jayashreemurthy99]

My husband n I went to IKEA Bangalore yesterday. For those who want to buy glass jars, there r plenty n cost is v affordable. I bought a few only as it's v far off, we decided to park d car in metro station n take d metro.i was afraid they will break but managed to get them in one piece- ha ha.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Cool. I bought a few jars from Ikea too last week. Good collection.

[@jayashreemurthy99]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist COOL

[@samanth_k_nanda]

@@jayashreemurthy99surely , thanks for the suggestion

[@jayashreemurthy99]

@@samanth_k_nanda Glas it's helpful Samanth.

[@jannef3574]

I could sit here for hours and watch you create these stunningly gorgeous terrariums. Thank you for sharing with us and showing us how to create our own.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You are welcome. Thank you

[@conniehubbell7383]

That is so delightful, I love it, the perfect gift for a shut-in or elderly gardner.

[@prachisabnis5546]

So pleasing to the eyes

[@soubhagyabairiganjan5816]

I'm going to try this. Thank you so much for sharing the idea 🙂🤗

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You are welcome

[@jordanyeckering4002]

Beautiful design!! Your attention to textures is unreal!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Glad you like the design.

[@melbae.1124]

For some reason it remains me of the entrance of an exotic Forrest. Beautiful!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@suprajam4121]

Exotic forest n a bottle masterpiece

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Glad you like it

[@patriziacocco732]

I was looking for tutorials to make terrarium and I found your videos: wonderful, poetic e so relaxing! It's a pleasure to see them, thank you very much!😍♥

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@smitam6856]

It is a heaven. Very very beautiful. I love it.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@jayashreemurthy99]

Out of d world sushanto, simply amazing, soooo meticulously done.hmmm, just hats off to U.God bless U.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@nandinidasgupta5538]

Gives a mossy hillside vibe👍

[@sergionavarrodiaz5747]

Nice hobby

[@LY_11]

So much love went into this. No wonder it came out so lovely! Great step-by-step video.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@marktalaroc2110]

Its so relaxing to watch!! Great job. Please continue this . Thanks

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@pritibhargava7472]

As usual another awesome creation. 💝

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@mahweenibadkhot1313]

Amazing..
Really admirable .
This must get millions of likes

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@apr670]

This is such an amazing terrarium, absolutely loved it 😀

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@sahabshraddha8453]

Amazing ❄️💕

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@farhatmumtaz7322]

Mashaallah
So beautiful 👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@DeniseBrown-voteblue]

This is absolutely beautiful ! So fascinating to watch and looks like a super fun project to do. 🥰💜

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@jegantkd6609]

Great arrangement of plants. Loved it 💝

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@pariwriting8575]

Wonderful

[@user-ne3mh2tw9m]

계곡 물가를 옮겨 놓은 듯 넘 푸릇푸릇 싱그러워요
금방 만들어 보고 싶어요

[@kayekaye251]

SO pretty! Love it!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@yutikakaslay9062]

❤❤❤this is so calming and soothing to the soul

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Glad you like it. Thanks

[@anitakalgapurkar8025]

Beautiful

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@user-hd8ei1xp5w]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You are welcome

[@mahender1986]

Another awesome creation 😊👍
I need some suggestion, I'm facing fog issue on glasses during light is on. What can be solution to it

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. Condensation is normal and is an indication of the water cycle. However it should clear up somewhat during the day and set in again by evening. If heavy condensation remain throughout the day it could be a case of over watering. Certain types of glass can also induce heavy condensation due to differential temperature between outside and inside the terrarium.

[@preetipateria]

Spring tales is only part I’m not able to manage in this entire process 😭 don’t know where to find them

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Then you must watch this video
th-cam.com/video/GRaYRx57JLk/w-d-xo.html

[@sabbir_treeman]

as amazing as always sir

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you!

[@sarabsodhi4350]

Excellent!!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@zendo6851]

Great!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@jofr4]

Let me start that I don’t understand anything about terrariums.
I find this terrarium very beautiful, but i wonder how the plants can “breath” if everything is closed ?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. You can read up on closed ecosystems on google to find out how a bioactive terrarium works. Plants give out oxygen during photosynthesis and carbon dioxide during respiration. They create a self sustaining environment. (However not all species of plants can thrive in enclosed spaces) you can also check out the below playlist to know more th-cam.com/play/PL2B6lN6qObdqpxnaF3u30ETDgYVID3PlI.html

[@jofr4]

​@@TheUrbanNemophilist thanks for the fast answer!
And wow, I loved that playlist, small and very informative videos, thats how i like :D
Thanks very much, i will for sure read and watch your videos about closed ecosystems

[@sylwiataskar8551]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@user-zw6cp6zq6g]

Mesmerizing and so delightful. thank you. I'm sure my blood pressure dropped considerably.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@cristianartes7434]

top

[@Artwithkavitaparashar]

Oooow it's lovely 👌👌❤️ mini jungle in a jaar 👍👌💐

[@user-em7zm5lw5e]

Очень красивый Моссариум получился!👍😍👏👏👏

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@cathigonzalez5931]

Beautiful!💞

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@osita9465]

SUPER 👍🤗👀😲🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@naturedecor25]

Beautiful superb

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@oindrilamitra4196]

❤❤❤

[@elizabethrecinos8718]

Me encantó muy lindo

[@zdenekjunak1974]

Krásná práce 👍👌🇨🇿

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-pm9yb1en2u]

good very good idea!!
great artist!
thank-you😍😍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@Necrosias]

Beautiful 👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@CactiCity]

Too good 💚

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@user-pn9nf5hb7b]

Прекрасно! Ты мох смешал с глиной? Или это специальный грунт для аквариумов?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. It is aquasoil powder

[@elidaeleonoramaya9716]

Que genial!
Y la música que te transporta! Gracias!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@pritibhargava7472]

Hello. These small stocks that you use are they driftwood or any small dried sticks can be used

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

These are all driftwood. Regular dried sticks will be prone to mold.

[@pritibhargava7472]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thanks a ton 🙏

[@Terrariummaster]

loved it ❣

[@nusratchaudhry4248]

Too good!!!!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@tharangaliyanage7144]

Creative design. Like it..

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. Glad you like it

[@jolabu74]

Wow very nice 👍👍

[@garden-22]

Nice idea

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

thanks

[@kapihannibeshie9634]

Beautiful !

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@TerrAqua]

Wah 😘

[@carriedaway3642]

Very difficult to watch. The music was making me too emotional. I had to turn the music off 😢. I know it’s beautiful though. Wow, i’m fascinated by your work. I e been drawn to terrariums since childhood, 40 now. In my top 3!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you! Glad you like it.

[@vishnukaladharnair5163]

After 3 months or so ..plz show the update 🌿

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Updates will be posted as usual. Check out updates on other builds here
th-cam.com/play/PL2B6lN6qObdqlt8DFXLIiX2etXZltumxZ.html

[@habibajaved9794]

Will this be like this for long time ?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes. You could check out this playlist for 1-2 year updates on my terrariums
th-cam.com/play/PL2B6lN6qObdqlt8DFXLIiX2etXZltumxZ.html

[@heavyherti8892]

So beautiful! Inspiring! Gonna try this at home!👏

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@clecirampazzo368]

Muito lindo amei

[@genevievephillip7857]

Delighted !WOW!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@user-qr5tf1xm7r]

그 물에 섞어 붙이는 흙은 뭐예요?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Aquasoil

[@senkabobovcan2356]

Amazing 😍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@user-db4sp9ey5t]

Это волшебно 🙏😌❤️

[@user-ow1iz6wm1o]

Красиво!!!! 😍👏👏👏👏👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@carolh4261]

Magnificent 🤩

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@user-pz4qr4uy4s]

سلام. ببخشید آن حشرات سفید کوچک را از کجا پیدا کنم؟

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

In the soil in your garden or forest area

[@user-pz4qr4uy4s]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thanks

[@user-yc9wq4zu9p]

Вы талант,как же красиво!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@philippejoussaume9657]

Hello, Here is another beautiful creation! Thank you for your inspiring videos! Just a question, what is the brand of the substrate please? 👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. I am using ADA aquasoil that has been ground into a fine powder.

[@PIRSANIAQUATIC]

Beautiful😍👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@YoginiPatil]

OMG that's an entire Avatar world in there 😍 I have only fittonia in my terrarium (and I absolutely love it) but this is just soooo beautiful 😇

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@ronald_0923]

Wonderful brother ❤️.
Can u tell me , where to get the ficus pumila minima in India .

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Mostly imported from Thailand. You could reach out to Airplant planet.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Mostly imported from Thailand. You could reach out to Airplant planet.

[@brucegerry1736]

Nice

[@micexplore9960]

From whare did you purchase this types of jars?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Amazon

[@micexplore9960]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist How much one bottle?

[@micexplore9960]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thank you

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@micexplore9960 looks like this was another marketplace. Heres the link
dl.flipkart.com/s/yrfSxINNNN

[@micexplore9960]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist I'm from Sri Lanka. I serched several places. I was unable to find this type bottle. I will check.

[@ninamonteiro2919]

Perfeito❤❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ipetridis2269]

Потрясающе!

[@aparecidapereira4237]

Lindo demais!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@mariaesposito6049]

È un capolavoro

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Glad you like it

[@neumi7125]

Super 👍👍👍👏👏👏👌💖

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@gemmaquinn1048]

I am speechless

[@clecirampazzo368]

Muito lindo 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@iwakhias]

Cantik 🌿

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@celiolara7472]

Muito lindo

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@samanth_k_nanda]

Can we use the moss which is available in india?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes

[@samanth_k_nanda]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thank you , which is the moss used in this video?

[@sdqsdq6274]

so odd mine moss wall , some parts die off , its fully covered tank with slight opening and i mist alternate days

[@marcia4721]

Lindo, Lindo!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@GrowersLog]

Another amazing video, thank you! How can I make my own aqua soil?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. I buy mine but you can make yours too if you have the black clay available that is used to manufacture aquasoil. It is sold as pellets and I grind it down into a powder for these moss wall builds

[@GrowersLog]

Omg thank you so much! I’m literally still watching your video while responding! This is awesome!

[@paul4088]

Beautiful, a lust for the eye. I only wonder how you maintain the terrarium?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@paul4088 thanks. You can find a lot of terrarium maintenance videos on the channel to give you and idea

[@srinivasansrinivasn6025]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@kcoop6888]

Where are those containers from and what are they called?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

I bought them from Amazon

[@eydaluque297]

Bello, wue precio puede tener este terrario, en dolares porfavor ❓ gracias

[@droid7421]

Another beautiful terrarium! Your videos inspired me to get into the hobby. What mosses would your recommend for a moss wall closed (mostly) terrarium? I tried local mosses, but I live in a temperate region, so they either died off or grew spindly and weird. I'm trying java moss now, but I'm not sure if that's recommended or not.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Java moss or any other aquatic moss works well. Also try Hypnum, leucobtyum glaucum, Sphagnum and Fissidens

[@javidan7]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@simonflynn730]

Hi, great build. Doss the soil mixture for the wall dry solid or does it retain moisture? Thanks

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Mixed with dry sphagnum moss so retains moisture to some extent

[@LucyMorningstarArt]

Wow! Do all the plant them go on to live on its own? Grow roots and all that? Thanks

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes it is a self sustaining ecosystem. Thanks