I make enough terrariums to start documenting them here.
A bit of background: long time readers may remember I started growing an oak tree back in 2019. I had bought the beautiful acorn vase from Ilex Studios, and documented the journey from first root, to sapling, to planted tree. Sadly, the oak tree didn’t take to soil and ultimately died.
For 3 years, the acorn vase sat lonely and unused. That is until I had the idea to turn it into a terrarium.
I had never attempted to make a terrarium with such a small opening, which made it a challenge to build. However, with some patience and perseverance, I managed to cram in rocks for the drainage layer, activated charcoal for purification, a substrate barrier, sphagnum moss, soil, a couple of plant cuttings, moss, springtails, and a little figurine that looks like Spock.
It sits on my desk next to me with a glass marble sealing the top of the vase; ensuring it remains a moist and closed ecosystem.
It’s been a month now, it’s doing well, and I’m super happy with the result. I’ll try and post more of my terrariums as they’re made and as they grow.
