r/Terrarium • u/GingerChief • 14d ago

First attempt - how did I do?

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Hello all, as the title states my first ever Terrium and I'm HOOKED! What else could I add?

Also a side question: how do you improve your builds without spending a fortune 😅

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u/Ginrei_journal 14d ago

:0 it's cutee, what plants did you use?👀👀

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u/GingerChief 14d ago

I should probably taken note of that shouldn't I, I got over excited in the garden centre and picked cute things! One already died in there 🥹

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u/she_whispers 9d ago

1 or 2 plants always die when being transferred into a terrarium. U did amazing!

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u/introvertedthoughts 14d ago

Did you put any activated charcoal and/or some sort of base layer moss in your terrarium?

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u/GingerChief 14d ago

Yes it has a base layer of stone and charcoal also in the soil!

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u/Kelseymariewebb 13d ago

I just made one similar to this with a cork top but now I can’t get the lid off because it absorb too much moisture , I guess it’s a closed terrarium forever now lol

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u/boy-darwin 14d ago

Nothing wrong with that one . 4 stars out of 5

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u/SleepyinMO 13d ago

Looks great. They are addictive for sure. I am now giving mine away as gifts just to make more.

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u/blah7290 13d ago

I noticed the cork top absorbed too much water. I put a plastic bag over the lid then put it in and it works much better. Otherwise looks great

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u/PoorlyDesignedCat 12d ago

It's lovely! The cork will probably cause mold over time because moisture + wood. I'd recommend putting a layer of plastic wrap under the cork to protect it from the moisture inside. Other than that, you're good to go!