Easy IKEA Jungle Box (DIY Greenhouse)

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  • I've made plenty of IKEA projects before, and we thought it was time for another. Well, actually, it was my wife's idea. A few months back, I had to get glass for an aquarium when she said, "Can you make a display case vivarium like the one from before? I want something cool for the living room."
    I’ve been sitting on this Milsbo Case ever since and haven’t had the time to make it until now. It turned out really well and is probably one of my favorites yet because of how simple it was to produce. I can’t wait to see how this jungle establishes and takes on a life of its own.
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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  หลายเดือนก่อน +221

    Another IKEA project in the books! I’m really pleased with how this one turned out and can’t wait to see how this jungle establishes and takes on a life of its own. I probably like the Cebu Blue Pothos the most. What’s your favorite plant from this build? Let me know, and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

    • @shontellepetersen4445
      @shontellepetersen4445 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I miss read that first sentence and thought you were releasing your own book. Maybe one day you will do one :)

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cool project as always. Not glueing the PVC pipe is an eye opening idea! Not using foam is great, too! I like the simplicity. Your wife is lucky to have you. 😊

    • @sghettinona
      @sghettinona หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bravo!!

    • @thefullstop23
      @thefullstop23 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whats the name of the plant at 07:33, Mr Tanner? Great build!
      edit : Fittonia “Red Anne”. I got it. 😊

    • @ialrakis5173
      @ialrakis5173 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great build but now I'm surprised and confused. That Fittonia looks exactly like plants I have in my aquarium. Found some posts saying it's possible. Do you have any experience with that?

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker หลายเดือนก่อน +968

    The cutting off the ikea allen key to become a drill bit was genius

    • @antonfeirer3408
      @antonfeirer3408 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      I was like "omg I never thought of this" :o

    • @juliejames6322
      @juliejames6322 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      His is the first gift of this I video. I love this tip SO much, because I hate the way those tiny weak tools rip up my tender hands.

    • @allusernamestakenlol
      @allusernamestakenlol หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Tanner is a legitimate genius

    • @socalstr
      @socalstr หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      It’s clever! However, this soft allen key will fail rather quickly as a drill bit. You’re gonna want to get a legit $2 drill bit at Home Depot to resolve this requirement longer term.

    • @thomashaapalainen4108
      @thomashaapalainen4108 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I do this for my job .

  • @curvingfyre6810
    @curvingfyre6810 หลายเดือนก่อน +386

    Your wife asked for MORE plants, in MORE naturalistic enclosures, in YOUR house? She's a keeper. A plant keeper that is. She also sounds awesome.

  • @sparrowsfish
    @sparrowsfish หลายเดือนก่อน +320

    Love that this was for your wife. Also, we got a sneak at her plant room. Would love a tour if she wouldn't mind.

  • @Catfimsh
    @Catfimsh หลายเดือนก่อน +123

    I'm in love with the cork background, the texture is so appealing but it doesn't subtract or distract from the plants, so pretty!!

  • @michaelboulos3272
    @michaelboulos3272 หลายเดือนก่อน +401

    Happy wife, happy life

    • @cooliipie
      @cooliipie หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Never settle, never simp.
      There needs to be a healthy dynamic

    • @christopherbedford4764
      @christopherbedford4764 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      Happy Spouse, Happy House

    • @goosenotmaverick1156
      @goosenotmaverick1156 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Dang right. A good dynamic goes a long way

    • @Rob-ze1wi
      @Rob-ze1wi หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hate this saying. Female manipulation. My way or miserable life.

    • @analloshappyness
      @analloshappyness หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Omg rio reference 😂

  • @emilyb4702
    @emilyb4702 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    Good hubby! 😊 It's reminiscent of Nebuchadnezzar making the hanging gardens for his bride who was quite literally pining for green things. But on a scale that fits in a house. Beautiful.

    • @braria9855
      @braria9855 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unromantic fun fact, it may not have been Nebuchadnezzar but Sennacherib who made the hanging gardens of Babylon since some people (without maps, based on rivers) also called Ninive "Babylon". There's lots of compelling evidence for this to be true (such as Sennacherib claiming to have created something similar and simultaneously there being no records for Nebuchadnezzar for these gardens despite there being good records for most of his other achievements) , but due to conflicts we can't actually get archeologists to try digging around to find out.
      Do check out Stephanie Dalley and others if you're curious. I just wrote a thesis about green roofs and found some of this info during a side quest so I'm no expert. Another random fun fact, apparently the Archimedes' screw was already used there - so before he "invented" it. :D

    • @emilyb4702
      @emilyb4702 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@braria9855 I would love to time travel and see how history actually happened and what it looked like! And magically understand the language and blend in with the locals while we're at it. It's good to have a passion for history.

  • @happylittleacident
    @happylittleacident หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    your wife mentioned it gave her ideas for her own projects, would you guys be willing to make something together one day for a video or a video of your wife making something. i understand if she doesnt want to be on camera more so just seein one of her creations. its lovely that she likes plants as much as you do, i loved this video :)

    • @zombei_kid
      @zombei_kid หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      In their wedding video, they made a terrarium together. It was quite sweet lol But yes, I'd love to see more of her if she feels comfortable with it.

  • @StephenOliver001
    @StephenOliver001 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    As someone with absolutely no creativity, it's simply amazing to watch you create these scapes. Every decision you make just blows me away at how damn good it looks!

    • @Napalm_Candy
      @Napalm_Candy 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I promise you that you have creativity. It's just hiding due to life stresses/worries that you likely feel you don't, or that you've "lost" it. It may also be something less than conventional. Try and find your inner voice and creatively express yourself in a way that comes natural to you. I have a friend who used to feel just like you, then he realized he loves writing poetry, and he's so good at it!

  • @donaldwarriner1640
    @donaldwarriner1640 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful addition to a home. Ikea cabinet is just another excellent idea.

  • @judybonner8682
    @judybonner8682 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Your wife is a very lucky lady! It is beautiful and I love the pops of red and other shades. 💕💕💕💕

  • @IndoorEcosystem
    @IndoorEcosystem หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Wow! That's going to be even more incredible the next time we see it!

  • @1bwash
    @1bwash หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is so much nicer than having a million potted plans hanging out everywhere. It looks more natural.

  • @QuillCooper25
    @QuillCooper25 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Bruh no wonder I've been depressed, TH-cam stopped notifying me when SerpaDesign posted. This is the first I've seen pop up on my fyp in a few months. Time to catch up and de-stress 🥰

    • @alyssag8146
      @alyssag8146 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you feel better ❤

    • @jackstone4291
      @jackstone4291 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same. Why TH-cam why?!

  • @L3adb3lly
    @L3adb3lly หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    This is like 3 steps away from being an optimal enclosure for a chameleon.

    • @ListenAndWhisper
      @ListenAndWhisper หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That’s what I was thinking

    • @jauniiwolf
      @jauniiwolf หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Please give me the next 3 steps😅(more for a ball python, bigger cabinet and snake-friendly don’t worry🙈)

  • @Bei7
    @Bei7 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Would love to see a video about how to take care of these plants and how to maintain the greenhouse!

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Exceptional, I want to see this in one year please. Peace.

  • @andrepetrini8837
    @andrepetrini8837 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Who still think it’s an easy project when read the title? Amazing by the way

  • @pkmetzger
    @pkmetzger หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    All your videos are inspiring, but my faves are the plant videos. I actually have learned a lot from your videos about plants and how to create an environment for them. Good video!!

  • @IlseMulAuthor
    @IlseMulAuthor หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    What a wonderful project! I love it that your wife got inspired for her own projects by something you made for her! Awesome ❤

  • @itzmooxd7859
    @itzmooxd7859 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Finally the giant tank again, Love it! ❤

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THE CORK LAYERS IDEA AND THE WAY IT LOOKS IN THE VIDEO IS MAKING ME :)
    GOOD TO HEAR YOUR WIFE EXPLAINING AND ENJOYING YOUR WORK :)
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING :)
    THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

  • @kmr666
    @kmr666 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Clearly a labor of love! But simple enough for us all to do it! Incredible.

  • @SJLamb-te3dt
    @SJLamb-te3dt หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This would be right up my alley had your wife requested orchids, orchids, and more orchids.

  • @Pollenoverponds
    @Pollenoverponds หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    One thing I’m slowly learning about your wife is that she’s always right. Pea puffer fish? Cookie? This terrarium? All 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @morganw.4711
    @morganw.4711 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a classic Serpa build- accessible, relatively affordable, and a stunning final result!

  • @amiremadian6716
    @amiremadian6716 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations to your wife for the good choice she made in plants and also for choosing such a tasteful and artistic wife like you. May God bless your life.🌹🌹

  • @Becausing
    @Becausing หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your eye for composition is incredible

  • @nicoleshantih5873
    @nicoleshantih5873 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    It was so cute hearing your wife's voice off camera at the end! :p Love this project, and loved the sneak peak at your beautiful sunroom area. It seems like you have a very cool/unique property!

  • @dirtywhitellama
    @dirtywhitellama หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great idea. Can't help but imagine all that cork and all those branches covered in orchids...maybe need some more light for that though.

  • @slamrock17
    @slamrock17 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is amazing! I can't wait to see the walk in version. (Greenhouse) ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Much love❤❤❤❤

  • @WippinNaynay
    @WippinNaynay หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I Hope you know that out of all of all your videos the ones where you make greatness out of random items are my favorite! I especially love these!

  • @yourfriendbeetle
    @yourfriendbeetle หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    great now i have to go ask my husband how much he loves me

  • @chadbassig9801
    @chadbassig9801 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When wife tells you don't have enough plants, believe them! 😅✌💙 Awesome build, as always.

  • @nicksdroid63
    @nicksdroid63 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your wife is awesome!!! She speaks my language. I love the red plants and the fluffy green plants and the ones that are glued to the branch. Finally!!!! I understand!!!

  • @gennafer
    @gennafer หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks awesome. Might I suggest some orchids to the top canopy for occasional flowers.

  • @BusterNoggins
    @BusterNoggins หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can't wait to see the backyard waterfall some more. Hoping for some updates at least.

  • @paeve362
    @paeve362 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just made one of these for all my rare syngonium species. Instead of cork bark I covered the back wall with sphagnum moss and mounted live moss against it. Basically a sphagnum moss pole built into the back of the cabinet. I didn't include a substrate layer and opted to keep the plants in pots instead. I plumbed in a humidifier so it stays at 90% rh all day long, as I didn't seal it at all. This allows for more air cycling which is (subjectively) better for hard to grow plants.
    I take so much inspiration from your projects and this one is no different. Great work, I may do one of these soon for some exotic isopods in the future.
    (quick note, the pothos is not a cebu blue, but an epipremnum pinnatum albo. Same family as the cebu blue, but the green is darker and they take longer to fenestrate) regardless, love this one! the leaves get BIG FAST, mine are already a foot in length.

    • @JaSon-wc4pn
      @JaSon-wc4pn หลายเดือนก่อน

      Moss background sounds epic,
      Ive been harvesting moss from my neighbours walls
      For a small terrarium

  • @IRISnGEN
    @IRISnGEN หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Salamanders looks forward to an Ikea build of their own one day.

  • @TheSeptemberRose
    @TheSeptemberRose หลายเดือนก่อน

    You live in my DREAM HOUSE! I have always wished to have a sunroom like you do! I agree with your wife that you can never have enough plants! 💚

  • @ReptiHero
    @ReptiHero หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job my friend 👏

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wife: I love it ❤
    Code for: Tanner, make me more of these.
    😂
    I love the cork background. I need more plants in my life and since I have cats and dogs I think this could work to keep them out of the soil. (And from eating the plants)
    Thank you for sharing your creativity with us! ❤🙏🏻😊

  • @Ellelilly8666
    @Ellelilly8666 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely stunning! Wow!!!

  • @kezia8027
    @kezia8027 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lmao the "custom" ikea allen key was perfect. Obviously tanner knows best! XD I bet he could just look at it and ask it nicely and it would build itself.

  • @cherylmartin9994
    @cherylmartin9994 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow!! It's perfect. Can't wait to see it grow in. Gorgeous plant filled cabinet for a very lucky wife!

  • @Garmodon
    @Garmodon หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beard's lookin' great Tanner!

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth หลายเดือนก่อน

    All you do is for you, not you personally, but for otherself you. (The definition of Oneness) Another great build.

  • @mossbased
    @mossbased หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a gorgeous room for houseplants!!!! Wow those windows ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bludeetu321
    @bludeetu321 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maybe sneak in an orchid or two as a secret surprise!

  • @SmallScaleTales-n1ce
    @SmallScaleTales-n1ce หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have been a huge inspiration for years and one of the reasons i started to make my own terrarium related content. 🌱🌱🌱

  • @wendyanndarling
    @wendyanndarling หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my sign to finally setup my IKEA cabinet like this. I been wanting to do this for a while now. Thanks for the instructions!

  • @cathyfrankland9158
    @cathyfrankland9158 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, absolutely STUNNING!! I would love to have room for something like that, but until I do, I am living vicariously through you!!!
    It's great to hear your wife & I love that this has given her (/you!!) more project ideas!!!

  • @Hunny.B.e.e
    @Hunny.B.e.e หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aww what a sweet hubby!❤️ it’s absolutely beautiful and anyone would be lucky to have that in their home! Love the build as always can’t wait to see the next one❤️

  • @anita750
    @anita750 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The diversity of IKEA furniture! Lookas amazing! I have this cabinet too, but mine has Lego cars 😁

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the cork background!!
    With the plants, looks gorgeous 😊

  • @ssubramanian605
    @ssubramanian605 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How someone can be this creative ⁉️⁉️👍👍👍. Amazing!!!

  • @blu_cap
    @blu_cap หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love it ❤ I am trying something similar on a smaller scale using the Ackarbar mini greenhouse from IKEA. But this has mich more vertical space for the plants to grow 🪴

  • @aureasmortem
    @aureasmortem หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So jealous of that sunroom area where all her plants are! My house is at an angle where there are only a few windows that get enough light for plants, so I would go absolutely hogwild if I had a sunroom like that. If I had more know-how for tools I would love to make a jungle cabinet one day

    • @TheSeptemberRose
      @TheSeptemberRose หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah! I felt a pang of envy at that sunroom too!!!!!

  • @georgeattig8088
    @georgeattig8088 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a GORGEOUS home (from the glimpses we could get) ❤

  • @DaWhale30
    @DaWhale30 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had to pause the video and contemplate life after you cut off the bent part of the allen wrench to use as a drill bit lol. I never would've thought of that. That's genius.

  • @IzItShiny
    @IzItShiny หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this! I'd like to make one for my office.

  • @umbrellacorp.
    @umbrellacorp. หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome Relaxing video. I love spoiling my wife too.😎👍💯

  • @BTQ410
    @BTQ410 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this, but I would love to see it with orchids in it. Orchids that bloom at different times would be stunning, or just add some orchids to what you have. There are all sizes of orchids from big all the way to the minis.

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm saving this video for a reference! It's gorgeous...tropical, luch, and 'jungley'... LOL

  • @AtariTheAquarist
    @AtariTheAquarist หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mrs. Serpa getting in on the action love to see it!!

  • @jackhigham1918
    @jackhigham1918 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Perfect timing - I was thinking of doing this same DIY soon!

  • @lynnh3710
    @lynnh3710 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This display would be beautiful in any setting. 😍

  • @corylcreates
    @corylcreates หลายเดือนก่อน

    So elegant and simple! I would've liked to see a red plant or two higher up to balance it out, and I'm excited to see how it grows. Hoping you'll do an update on it in a few months!

  • @rossariotrimboli
    @rossariotrimboli หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's beautiful.

  • @woodfield9584
    @woodfield9584 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning. Clever drill bit!

  • @NamelessNancy1312
    @NamelessNancy1312 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im glad wifey wa shappy with results, im glad you did this for her and us

  • @RobinBerri
    @RobinBerri หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy watching your projects and builds. The cork background turned out very nice in this build. I always learn something when watching your videos.

  • @juliemuniz8487
    @juliemuniz8487 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope IKEA will sponsor your future projects!

  • @kay_glo
    @kay_glo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, you actually made an ikea product useful... I love it!

  • @kinley.-.
    @kinley.-. 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was so sweet 🥹💞

  • @hannakierstead289
    @hannakierstead289 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FINALLY A SERPA MILSBO BUILD!!!! ive been waiting for one of these since i got my milsbo wide two years ago!

  • @T0beyeus
    @T0beyeus 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just built two of those IKEA cabinets for my D&D minis but this is a great idea and I ever decide to stop playing TTRPGs!

  • @kezia8027
    @kezia8027 หลายเดือนก่อน

    aww not going to lie, Tanner turning away from the camera when his wife is overflowing with compliments was very cute. IDK if you were embarrassed (that's how I interpreted it at least) but truly, you did a magnificent job and it sounds like your wife thinks so too!

  • @julierobertson148
    @julierobertson148 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great idea, especially since its so tropical plant friendly and upkeep reducing.

  • @FinxOmally
    @FinxOmally หลายเดือนก่อน

    If we can get a return to this just to see how it’s grown in about 6 months from now will be awesome.
    And anything that needed to be changed or challenges, etc. would be cool to know.
    👍

  • @shawnkiesel5349
    @shawnkiesel5349 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's awesome. I love seeing your creations

  • @rhoseiravenclaw5394
    @rhoseiravenclaw5394 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video, thank you both for sharing this build! Wonderful work on that background, so useful to see a more simple style as a background (especially as it will probably be covered up with plants in no time, much more cut and paste for beginners than foam etc which for newbies really seems to be more daunting.

  • @marielevine5624
    @marielevine5624 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank your wife for the beautiful idea!!

  • @doejersey
    @doejersey หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the cabinet I had hoped you’d build something in. I have one that I think will become an enclosure once I figure out how to liberate the contents onto a bookshelf

  • @albertamarie3051
    @albertamarie3051 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is just beautiful I love the jungle look all over my home .

  • @camilaborinioficial
    @camilaborinioficial หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was magnificent. It even made me want to try making one. Congratulations!!!

  • @allanlawrence3456
    @allanlawrence3456 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I absolutely love it. I will endeavour to build one myself, I hope I can make it look good.

  • @trialbyfirepyrography321
    @trialbyfirepyrography321 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We definitely need to have an update on it, in a couple of months. Great build.

  • @keesoskam1255
    @keesoskam1255 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    looks awesome Serpa! Really love your videos!
    Maybe one thing i would change is a bit of black tape across the top so you don't look directly into the light.

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did a great job! You're a keeper! Geeze! All that work, and I thought it would be a simple IKEA project. Too complicated for me. I need to find another one of you to marry! ♥

  • @johnlash6511
    @johnlash6511 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think this cabinet might be a good idea for a large aboreal tarantula setup 😮

  • @KingRex1993
    @KingRex1993 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey serpa can you try to make a prehistoric palidarium or something like and amphibians reptile in a jungle or a triops river bioms please 😊

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking forward to see it in a few months!

  • @Treefrog1085
    @Treefrog1085 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did an excellent job creating this! 💯

  • @tracynickels164
    @tracynickels164 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a artist!

  • @DM-ll7he
    @DM-ll7he หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job, I love it. I would love to see this done with orchids.

  • @BKAqua
    @BKAqua หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here’s the case done and built according to the false specification. Lmao😂 I love this!

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is amazing! Wonderful work

  • @Blk_Velvet
    @Blk_Velvet หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ah man I thought you were gonna add green moss to the back drop, but it still looks amazing I wish I could do this!

  • @LaniSternRealty
    @LaniSternRealty 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love it! This is really lovely.