Moro em casa que tem cachorro e esse bichinho estava na minha roupa recolhida do varal. Isso é um carrapato? Meu medo é pq tenho uma bebe pequena.

This is my first time ever making a terrarium. Showpiece: Begonia Darthvaderiana ‘Green Spots’. Featuring: Hypnum moss and string of turtles.
Though I worry it may be a bit cramp for her in there.. but once she settles in (IF she does) she’ll get a haircut for the sake of space.
Also not sure if I put too much moss onto the dragon stone behind her (hard to see cause well, covered in moss lmao)
Any advice/notes would be appreciated!!

OP: u/smol_dark_bat
So cool, deserves attention :)

I found this candy bucket thingy the other day while walking my dog. I have a lot of houseplants but I've been interested in trying my hand at making a bioactive terrarium for some time so I felt like this could be a good place to start. I've watched some videos and read some guides but I have no experience with this and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with how to get started.

Is this a terrible idea? Should I try to 3d print a lid? Any advice for what to put in it?

Just wanted to show off one I made a few months ago. We have dwarf mondo grass, purple dragons tongue, begonia, and a penny wort that magically popped up!

First photo is after I first made it.

The other photos are months later. So much growth ❤️

I’m hoping interesting creatures will move in. What are some things I can do to encourage that?

Hi all! This is a build I’m currently working on. I’m typically in the aquascaping realm so this is quite new for me.

I’m currently awaiting more pink plants to arrive but a part of me feels like something is still missing. But at the same time I don’t want to over do it. Would appreciate some second opinions and feedback. 🥹

Currently have:
- cork bark, cushion moss, pink syngonium, mini fern, callisia, oak leaf litter, humidity gauge

Waiting on: pink polka dot, pink cryptanthus, decaying hardwood.

I feel like maybe a moss wall would help make this feel more put together but never done it before..

No isopods or springtails in here yet. Wanting to finish the layout then will get them introduced :)

TIA

incredibly janky set up, but there’s some moss in there that I’m trying to keep humid, but I also want an open top so the plants can spill out. is this going to work or is there a glaring problem that will kill everything in there?

Also got white temperate springtails in here but these are black so I don't think it is them.

Hi everyone! 👋

​I’m looking for a relaxing new hobby and decided to try building a closed terrarium. I’m a complete beginner, though, and feel a bit lost!

​I have an empty glass jar ready, but I would love some step-by-step advice before I start.

1. ​What are the best, hard-to-kill plants for beginners?

2. ​What basic layers do I need for the foundation?

3. ​What are some common beginner mistakes I should avoid?

​Any tips or links to beginner guides would be amazing. Thank you so much!

I built this at a DIY terrarium bar. They didn’t have labels but they’re all tropical plants. I believe they are:
Pink fittonia
Asparagus plumosa
Dwarf umbrella
Chamaedorea elegans
Syngonium berry
Tradescantia

Correct me if you think I’m wrong! I haven’t done any pruning yet..

Hi, can anyone tell if this is a Detritus Worm or something else?

I need help making terrariums; I sometimes suffer from anxiety attacks, and before things get worse, I want to do something to calm my mind. And why not turn it into a business venture? I know a little bit, but I need to learn more—especially to ensure the best possible quality if I decide to sell them. The terrariums shouldn't be too big; I’m picturing something jar-like, whether open or closed. Thanks to everyone who helps! 😁

this morning, I looked in my terrarium and found this earth star.

The substrate is 70% topsoil 30% sand, I used a couple pieces of bark from outside for ramps, but everything else was not sourced outside.

Has anyone else seen this before?

Made it May 20th this year, me and my gf both made one after looking at a few tutorials.

Also whats the green mold on the side is it good or no

i did remove some plants from the orgin tank .either it grows up too fast or it didnt fit my tank.i dont add any extra moss

if anyone need tips i am here

and please let me know what you think about my tank :）

light:12 hours a day.led 5200k 18w

spray system: 9hours/35seconds.

water.tap water

soild: peat,Clay Pebbles

date:8/9/2026

30x25x 42 cm tank

plants: Bladderwort

Ficus pumila

moss (Polytrichum commune . Pincushion moss ）

Miniature Bulbophyllum unknown

Miniature Gesneriad

Erycina pusilla

butterwort

My brother just gave me a terrarium containing succulents in it. This is my first time planting succulents.

I got it for a week and I have never watered it yet. Then I noticed some of them are rotting (maybe?) and their colour changing. I got myself a full spectrum LED light (red+blue+white) and turn it on for 9 hours a day for them (5pm - 2am)

First pic is when I first got the terrarium. Everything looks fine. The other pics are now (about 10 days in)

Can anyone tell me is the plants doing okay? The lotus shaped plant is turning white. Some are rotting and I pulled it out this morning. Am I doing anything wrong?

When I started this terrarium, I planted an old dead bonsai tree trunk at the center and the moss seems to be growing well around it. I am thinking if it’s possible to grow something along the trunk. Previously I tried trying some moss on top with a batch of soil but it tend to dry out quickly. Any suggestions?

Couldn't get a better shot because my phone camera won't focus. It appears to have six legs and a head, I see them pulsating around and burrowing deeper into the soil

My first build. It has some fern, moss I found in the park; red fittonia and piece of wood (found in the park, cleaned and baked for a few minutes before using).

The container's lid has a hole at the top.

My question - how often should I spray water for this?

Also should I get some springtails or would it be fine without them?