The terrariums that make the news and seem to capture our interest are those sealed ones that can last years without being watered. They are cool, I grant you, and not having to do any maintenance is appealing, but for me, it removes a few of the benefits of having terrariums (they’re awesome for rehabbing, …
You only really need three things to make a terrarium: a container, substrate, and plants. Buuut…you can really expand your options if you add a few more items to your list. Like every hobby I’ve ever had, I like to start with the very basics, and not buy anything for a couple of months, just …
I honestly had no idea how much of a problem slugs could be in a terrarium until it happened. It doesn’t help that we have a lot of creatures – isopods, geckos, a frog, miscellaneous others – that we don’t want to harm. My only option was to pick out the slugs one by one, …
You can keep Monstera in a terrarium. They actually do very well in terrariums, but they do have a tendency to get a bit…big. For this reason I can’t really recommend keeping a Monstera deliciosa in a terrarium – the conditions would be great but it would get super cramped very quickly, which would likely …
Yes, you can make a terrarium without charcoal. However, you’re more likely to encounter issues with mould and bad smells. THAT BEING SAID Many terrarium builders are opting to go without charcoal these days because charcoal isn’t having a significant enough impact on their terrarium to warrant buying it. Why put charcoal in a terrarium? …