The Carnivorous Sundew Terrarium

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2019
  • It's finally time for another terrarium build! In this one I'm making the highly requested sundew terrarium. This one is similar to the venus flytrap in ways and different in others. Regardless the end result is a simple and elegant terrarium that showcases the sundew (Drosera tokaiensis).
    As I explained in the video, sundew will thrive in inert substrate free of minerals with bright light and humidity. Also use water that doesn't' have any minerals. If you can provide these and a dormancy period for applicable species, then you should have success. If you want to make a terrarium for them, I'd recommend building it around the plant and think of everything else as a visual enhancement.
    Again as I say with most things, if these and other carnivorous plants are something that interest you, do some research! There is a lot of information out there that I just can't touch on in a video like this.
    Material List:
    Black Lava Rock
    Distilled Water
    Geotextile Fabric
    Glass Container
    Substrate (Coco Fiber/Peat, Quarts Sand, Sphagnum Moss)
    Plant List:
    Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'
    Drosera tokaiensis
    Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia'
    Marchantia polymorpha (Liverwort)
    Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry Begonia)
    Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips'
    Sphagnum Moss
    Taxiphyllum 'Flame' (Flame Moss)
    If you want to learn more about terrarium and get inspired to see what else is possible, then be sure to check out the terrarium builds playlist. See link below:
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    If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign.
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    #sundew #terrarium #serpadesign

Комментарии • 682

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  4 года назад +304

    I really hope you enjoy this one! It was a highly requested project. I personally think it turned out great. Also I added proper CC subtitles to this video for those of you who need them. Let me know if they help and I'll think about adding them to the rest of my videos. Have a good weekend!

    • @TheAlinglapalap
      @TheAlinglapalap 4 года назад +8

      This really looks cool! I'm a bit concerned about the growth rate of the other plants because tokaiensis can easily be outgrown even by sphagnum moss. Give us an update in a few months!

    • @gardeninginthedesert
      @gardeninginthedesert 4 года назад +23

      Subtitles are handy. Sometimes I watch in the middle of the night when I can't sleep and don't want to disturb my husband.

    • @DrOctagon
      @DrOctagon 4 года назад +4

      Great result. Looking forward to the update.

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  4 года назад +8

      Good to know! Thanks for the feedback.

    • @wolfer3255
      @wolfer3255 4 года назад +10

      Why no spring tails or isopods in this one?

  • @annebrunner3649
    @annebrunner3649 4 года назад +368

    The diversity of life on this planet never ceases to amaze me.

    • @anushthanvishwakarma4837
      @anushthanvishwakarma4837 4 года назад +13

      But we humans are just destroying it.

    • @pokeppokep
      @pokeppokep 4 года назад +16

      @@anushthanvishwakarma4837 We sure are, and that's why I think artists like Tanner are doing such necessary work showcasing the beauty that's still around us.

    • @annebrunner3649
      @annebrunner3649 4 года назад +5

      @@anushthanvishwakarma4837 Watch George Carlin's comedy routine "Saving the Planet." It will give you a different perspective.

    • @angerybigdaddy8541
      @angerybigdaddy8541 4 года назад +1

      Anne Brunner I hope the earth will live long and so will the inhabitants.

    • @randompersonyoudontknow5763
      @randompersonyoudontknow5763 Год назад

      @@anushthanvishwakarma4837 Well to be optimistic we're attempting to do some de-extinction of certain animals through cloning or backbreeding (breeding a close relative to display the extinct animal features) however endangered species are kinda getting screwed more over due to covid not really enforcing conversation laws due to no one being outside during the pandemic so its a mixed bag

  • @taral.7128
    @taral.7128 4 года назад +643

    Me: knows nothing about keeping terrariums
    Also me: Oh my god ficus pumila quercifolia is my favorite!

    • @frostyman349
      @frostyman349 4 года назад +9

      Haha same here

    • @timmillan6701
      @timmillan6701 4 года назад +1

      Luckily, they are much easier to find now - has always been a favorite of mine also

    • @eliegbert8121
      @eliegbert8121 4 года назад

      *God

    • @koatam
      @koatam 4 года назад +6

      @@eliegbert8121 I assumed they worshiped Demeter.

    • @eliegbert8121
      @eliegbert8121 4 года назад

      @@koatam XD

  • @mrether8579
    @mrether8579 4 года назад +216

    You’re an artist painting with the never ending pallet of nature, and you do it so well.

    • @megrey3772
      @megrey3772 Год назад +2

      You expressed this so well 🥰

  • @etrikia
    @etrikia 4 года назад +20

    I'm interested in the longevity of this project. Typically you don't want types of grasses with your carnivorous plants because the roots compete with the delicate ones of sundews. The lava rock is a nice choice, you can actually grow carnivorous plants into lava rocks and make gardens with those- a future project perhaps? :) Tokaiensis love to bunch and multiple their growth points so you might need to remove some plants in the future once they fill out!

  • @RachelOLeary
    @RachelOLeary 4 года назад +107

    neat project! I look forward to seeing how the partner plants do long term!

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  4 года назад +20

      Thanks Rachel! I think they should be good based on what I've seen in the past, but time will tell.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary 4 года назад +10

      @@SerpaDesign cant wait to see the updates.its really beautiful!

    • @paigerasmussen5212
      @paigerasmussen5212 4 года назад +6

      Can we get a crossover video with you and @serpadesign? Please?!

  • @trenthobson2756
    @trenthobson2756 4 года назад +18

    I love this! To me, it really gives off a prehistoric feel with the use of volcanic rock, and the choice of plants.

  • @sarrakitty
    @sarrakitty 4 года назад +41

    I found a big glass bowl at Goodwill for 5 bucks. It's a big one, big enough I can fit it on my head! it wiil make a great terrarium... I am going to put mexican butterworts mounted on lava rock in it!

    • @wjdtpduqcjswo
      @wjdtpduqcjswo 3 года назад +1

      can u survive in space wearing it?

  • @angieangie4419
    @angieangie4419 4 года назад +7

    Simply eye catching!!! I love how the bright green contrasts with the smokey grey rocks

  • @mamaremedy
    @mamaremedy 8 месяцев назад +1

    I hope someday we can see another carnivorous terrarium with multiple plants in a happy arrangement!

  • @caketropolis
    @caketropolis 4 года назад +17

    Your videos are the perfect mix of educational and entertaining! Thanks so much for these videos, they really make collecting plants and making terrariums seem so easy!

  • @e.s.4184
    @e.s.4184 4 года назад +7

    I had the pleasure of seeing some wild sundews in one of my courses this semester. Drosera rotundifolia can be found in certain types of wetlands here in Canada, but ours were all pretty tiny!

  • @delacruzanselmoabel4998
    @delacruzanselmoabel4998 4 года назад +20

    I also finished my own terrarium rn before watching this, I was inspired by your creations

    • @naseanferguson8715
      @naseanferguson8715 4 года назад +1

      Ansel Belle DC I just did my first one last week it took months of planning to get everything but once I finally put it together everyone says it’s beautiful I never knew anything about terrariums until I came across tanners page and now I’m obsessed.

  • @DIYEcosystems
    @DIYEcosystems 4 года назад +1

    Never a disappointment! I have been watching for about a year now and your content is incredible. You were one of my main inspirations to start making my own projects and videos! Thank you for inspiring so many people!

  • @mlbumller
    @mlbumller 4 года назад

    Love this planting. Can't believe how slick and more confident your videos have become. Been watching for over two yrs now.

  • @fizzylizard2834
    @fizzylizard2834 2 года назад +1

    Favorite plant on the first video of this RUclips I watched. Definitely staying on this channel.

  • @alabasterkros
    @alabasterkros 4 года назад +4

    Another Masterpiece! I've always had an interest in carnivorous plants. Thanks for showing your unique ways to present them.✌

  • @fishmanc5357
    @fishmanc5357 4 года назад +4

    You have mastered your ratios dude! From the thumbnail I thought this was a HUGE bulbous container. I was quite shocked to see how small it actually is. Amazing!

  • @malakibrooks3254
    @malakibrooks3254 4 года назад +8

    I’ve been watching your channel a lot lately and it has really inspired me to make my own creations and connect back with nature. Thank you! Your work is amazing!

  • @dianneleon35
    @dianneleon35 4 года назад +7

    Simple and Beautiful! Maybe it's just me, but my eye kept wanting to see a third sundew in the terrarium. 💓🌿👍 Thanks for the enjoyable vid.

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  4 года назад +1

      I wish I had a third one as well!

    • @timmillan6701
      @timmillan6701 4 года назад +1

      Agreed. It is harder to make two look as natural as three, but the saxifrage kind of balances it all out - very nice job

  • @dkfornow5008
    @dkfornow5008 4 года назад +1

    Lovely! The lava rocks really make the sundew pop 😍

  • @thibaultdrake9255
    @thibaultdrake9255 4 года назад +4

    Just going from the thumbnail this one looks insane!

  • @fullsavage2743
    @fullsavage2743 4 года назад +3

    Awesome I never knew of a “sun dew” now I want one. You do great work me and my daughter watch a lot of your videos together

  • @whitehorsedancing
    @whitehorsedancing 4 года назад

    That's a masterpiece! Beautiful.

  • @xfatalxflawx
    @xfatalxflawx 4 года назад

    Gorgeous, as always. Can't wait to get mine in!

  • @ellehansen8682
    @ellehansen8682 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for the video. All of your content helps fall right to sleep. It’s not boring but calming and beautiful.

  • @stevesmith4051
    @stevesmith4051 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @jaystube7713
    @jaystube7713 3 года назад

    Gorgeous! Love it!

  • @javiervm332
    @javiervm332 4 года назад +1

    Nice, a future update will be appreciated. Thanks for sharing 😃🙏🏻

  • @lenahills2916
    @lenahills2916 4 года назад

    I think this looks really elegant and a real inspiration to have a go at.

  • @blooky102
    @blooky102 2 года назад +6

    I decided to make the Isle of Arran biotope in my jar so I will use granite for the drainage layer, then on top of the terrarium mesh I will add lava rock (thin layer), then peat moss with perlite and springtails into the soil and Scottish sphagnum moss on top.
    The carnivorous plant native to the island is Drosera rotundifolia but there wont be enough room for the other carnivorous plant native that lives there (butterwort) so I might just leave it as is , then I'll seal up the jar with a cork.

    • @blooky102
      @blooky102 6 месяцев назад

      update: its thriving plus while making it I added another native drosera species seeds to grow with the Drosera rotundifolia , thats called Drosera anglica (found the seeds online), and due to me living actually close to their habitat they feel right at home.

  • @toadpope2522
    @toadpope2522 4 года назад

    So striking! It looks so striking the the black lava rock as a backdrop. I also love that when you look down through the opening the sundew really feel like the focus. Looks incredible as usual

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland 2 года назад

    Mine turned out well, thanks. I was spurred on by your advice and boundless enthusiam, Tanner.

  • @Billie64
    @Billie64 4 года назад

    Another fantastic one, so cool

  • @shelleyt7184
    @shelleyt7184 2 года назад +2

    I've been binging your channel for a while now and its safe to say I am totally obsessed. Your videos are very inspiring and the way you explain the process makes it seem like a very accessible hobby for a beginner. This one is so far my favorite. I'm hoping I can get some Sundew in Australia because I'm going to give this a red hot go.

  • @icgreener
    @icgreener 4 года назад

    Ohhh 😮 another beauty!!! You have an artist eye! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @saw-blade4194
    @saw-blade4194 4 года назад

    I love carnivorous plants.
    This is very cool.

  • @boombapboom
    @boombapboom 4 года назад

    You're blowing me away!

  • @miri8851
    @miri8851 4 года назад

    I have been waiting for more carnivorous plants yay

  • @chrisr.1803
    @chrisr.1803 4 года назад

    My fav so far! It’s beautiful!

  • @markwilson4686
    @markwilson4686 2 года назад

    I have sundews grow where I live, and I always found them fascinating ever since I had read a book about carnivorous plants when I was a child.

  • @mountainman4410
    @mountainman4410 4 года назад

    I just can't get enough of your videos!

  • @drivenbyrevenge
    @drivenbyrevenge 4 года назад

    Beautiful, informative and just dang fun. Inspiring me to create terrariums of my own!

  • @foxroarchillmusic5834
    @foxroarchillmusic5834 4 года назад

    Not only is the end product awesome but so is this video! Nice work man 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @janinalang8533
    @janinalang8533 4 года назад

    Love this build, looks amazing 😍

  • @joshs_random_location
    @joshs_random_location 4 года назад

    Love Sundew flowers!!

  • @Alypinkflower
    @Alypinkflower 4 года назад

    really cute...cant wait for an updates..good job once again

  • @kathymacomber4502
    @kathymacomber4502 4 года назад

    That is definitely one of my favorite

  • @pinkyysk
    @pinkyysk 4 года назад +1

    Do love your work so fun to watch you are very chilled and informative. It makes for a great watch

  • @cd1673
    @cd1673 4 года назад +1

    Oooooo I've been waiting for this one!!!!!!
    😁👍👍👍 Nnnniiice!!!!

  • @ronniet71
    @ronniet71 4 года назад

    Awesome my friend!!!

  • @moontrooper2587
    @moontrooper2587 4 года назад +1

    What the hell, I literally just rewatched the Venus flytrap video literally just yesterday.
    Beautiful!

  • @twistysunshine
    @twistysunshine 4 года назад

    Looks great! Love sundews

  • @pattivermeersch7348
    @pattivermeersch7348 4 года назад

    Gorgeous

  • @romangarcia8706
    @romangarcia8706 4 года назад

    Wow this is what I call art

  • @shirleyyoumustbejoking132
    @shirleyyoumustbejoking132 4 года назад

    That is very beautiful.

  • @AndrewsQuest
    @AndrewsQuest 4 года назад +1

    I've really liked your hardscapes in your recent videos, seems like you've improve a lot from when I discovered your channel a few years ago. Keep it up! I always like seeing what you're making.

  • @vildhallon4709
    @vildhallon4709 4 года назад

    Stunning!

  • @clementpigot6561
    @clementpigot6561 4 года назад

    Man you never disappoint!! I really enjoy your work every time!! I’m looking forward to the next video!!

  • @opalprestonshirley1700
    @opalprestonshirley1700 4 года назад

    Beautiful work.

  • @ND-pp2wd
    @ND-pp2wd 4 года назад +2

    I really like it. Bonsai is looking good also 👍🏽

  • @joehilton6951
    @joehilton6951 4 года назад +49

    Could we see some more vivarium projects. We haven’t seen one in a while

  • @justynbecker9062
    @justynbecker9062 4 года назад

    I love your work! Another beautiful piece.

  • @mariagarza854
    @mariagarza854 4 года назад

    Love your work!

  • @weirdcat111
    @weirdcat111 Год назад

    Omg! I don't think you understand how much I love these videos!! They make me so calm and happy watching you make terrariums. I have few terrariums of my own including one with a Venus fly trap in it they are going pretty good. Just a small tip with the carnivorous plants. Venus fly traps can only handle small insects such as baby crickets etc when they eat. Again, love your content. ✌️ 🌱

  • @JoyDreams
    @JoyDreams 4 года назад

    It's really cool.
    It's a small, round space. It's another world.
    I saw it well.
    It's a small entrance, so I think the bell's healed.
    That's great.

  • @sumab432
    @sumab432 4 года назад +1

    This is amazing 💚🌿

  • @dream.fiiend
    @dream.fiiend 4 года назад +1

    Dude this looks fun, challenging and very rewarding to do. I definitely want to try this with micro mini orchids.

  • @gordonbasedmen4201
    @gordonbasedmen4201 4 года назад

    Thank you for making another carnivorous plant terraium

  • @tristesir
    @tristesir 4 года назад

    so beautiful!! ♥♥♥

  • @PSsquadron
    @PSsquadron 4 года назад

    Like always awesome.

  • @JimMeeker
    @JimMeeker 4 года назад

    Another great project Tanner. Keep up the great work.

  • @goober685
    @goober685 4 года назад

    Beautiful work as always.

  • @iluvsk8rss
    @iluvsk8rss 4 года назад

    omg i already can't wait for an update on this one!!

  • @ClausCarnivores
    @ClausCarnivores 4 года назад

    looks very nice, well done

  • @markloren2133
    @markloren2133 4 года назад

    Beautiful.

  • @teixeir3
    @teixeir3 Год назад

    Amazing design and video!

  • @edgufler1122
    @edgufler1122 4 года назад

    very good Video. I love Sundews

  • @willieverusethis
    @willieverusethis 3 года назад

    You have a great eye for design.

  • @entropybear5847
    @entropybear5847 Год назад

    That's cool. Your videos inspired me to start making my own terrariums. Nothing too fancy, but a neat hobby all the same.

  • @TropicalGardening
    @TropicalGardening 4 года назад

    Amazing terrarium! Really inspiring video, thank you!

  • @Sad_cup_of_tea_
    @Sad_cup_of_tea_ 4 года назад +1

    I love Carnivorous plants.
    Venus fly traps are my favorite but they are not native to my area.
    I read articles that we do have picture plants but I've never seen them around.
    Loved the video.
    I hope someday I'll stumble upon a carnivorous plant :)

  • @TheCaphits
    @TheCaphits 4 года назад

    Hey Tanner, this video was especially great! Very nice camera work. I love the "B-Roll" shots at the end. Very very nice!

  • @sofachips
    @sofachips 4 года назад

    This was so cool to see, wish we had cool plants like that around here.

  • @erikavaldez4361
    @erikavaldez4361 4 года назад

    Thank you very much for captions :)

  • @Absynthexx1
    @Absynthexx1 4 года назад

    You have a wonderful talent for this! I really enjoyed watching.

  • @seizedcarcass8440
    @seizedcarcass8440 2 года назад +4

    I think you should revisit this terrarium. I think the reason it didn’t last very long is the fact that sundews and most of all the other carnivorous plants require really soggy soil. You could also get some maxsea liquid fertilizer and sprits the sundews of the tops to give them some nutrients to help boost there growth. Also you may want to do it as a riparian style that is more open to the rest of the room to help allow more insects to make there way to the traps. Maybe you could get some drosera palacea or drosera spatulata

    • @sarahfangsrud7584
      @sarahfangsrud7584 4 месяца назад

      Did he give an update somewhere saying this terrarium didn’t last long?

  • @utakcaline444
    @utakcaline444 4 года назад +1

    amazing as usual! Good job Tanner hello from France

  • @operator8014
    @operator8014 4 года назад

    Dang sir, beautiful.

  • @Dunkelelf3
    @Dunkelelf3 4 года назад

    really nice build as usual! i love carnivorous plants..

  • @iamlove7110
    @iamlove7110 4 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @louiscalabro4869
    @louiscalabro4869 4 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @permanax_patb1472
    @permanax_patb1472 4 года назад

    I’m wowed like usual😳😍 Great work!

  • @irenebencomo3809
    @irenebencomo3809 4 года назад

    Great looking

  • @SuperPokefan15
    @SuperPokefan15 4 года назад

    Very nice!

  • @karenlee2332
    @karenlee2332 4 года назад

    I Really Enjoy Your Work! Thank You !

  • @arenui4190
    @arenui4190 4 года назад

    One of the most beautiful you done, continue, i love your creations

  • @peacebethejourney1
    @peacebethejourney1 4 года назад

    Love your work dude

  • @taNNinhabitat
    @taNNinhabitat 4 месяца назад

    Wow simple and good

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland 3 года назад

    Nice one, thank you. I have a big bowl just waiting for my Nepenthes and Drosera to go in. I hadn't thought about the fabric layer so that's great as I have some capillary matting spare in my greenhouse.