Closed terrarium with live plants: what you need to know before you start.

Before I began my first closed terrarium, I did a tremendous amount of research. I visited numerous nurseries, gathered information, read blogs, watched videos and spent many hours gathering items before starting this project because I wanted the best outcome. The more questions I asked, the more I realized that making a closed terrarium is an art and science for it to live beyond your initial creation. I've created this video with a beginner's mind, helping you understand everything you need to know as you make your own beautiful closed terrarium for yourself or to give as a gift to someone else.

If you're not into plants and want to use the available beautiful vessels, I've got two other videos that you might want to check out.
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They show you how to use closed vessels to create your own ‘forest floor’ theme or use them with lights and other objects.

I answer many of the questions you need to know (see below).

You'll be pleased to know that the terrarium is doing outstanding three years after the post-creation of this video (video created in 2019 and uploaded in 2022). But don't take my word for it; I'll show you in the video what it looks like at the very end.

What you will learn:

What do I need to know before I start creating a closed terrarium?
What if I don't like live plants in a closed terrarium?
What objects can you use in a closed terrarium?
Can I use birch bark and sticks in a closed terrarium?
What kind of stones do you use in a closed terrarium?
Where can I mine amethyst?
What kind of sand can I use in a closed terrarium?
What soil do you need for a closed terrarium?
Do you need to leave the lid on or take it off for a closed terrarium?
Do I need stones at the bottom of my closed terrarium?
Can I use cuttings in a closed terrarium?
Can I use items I gather from the forest floor in a closed terrarium?
How do you make beautiful stone lines in a closed terrarium in layered soil?
How do you make the soil and stone lines cost-effectively in a closed terrarium?
How much does it cost to make a closed terrarium?
What scale should I consider when I'm making a closed terrarium?
Can I have anything touching the lid or walls in a closed terrarium?
What plants work best in a closed terrarium?
What plants can I use in a closed terrarium?
Can I divide the plants that I purchased when creating a closed terrarium?
How do you care for a closed terrarium?
How often should I water a closed terrarium?
Should I put my closed terrarium in direct sunlight?
Can you show me what your plant looks like after 3 years?
So you said you're not an expert; how do I know this will work?
Hey, how about an update on your terrarium after three years?
How is your terrarium doing after three years?
How long did your terrarium live after this video?

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