Moss terrascape DIY

This video is about a Moss terrascape that I built using an interesting piece of driftwood, some moss and plants.
Prior to the build I boiled the driftwood in water to sterilise it and remove fungal spores if any on the wood. I used some superglue (hardscape glue) to attach the wood to 3 pieces of river stones that the wood stands on its own at a slight angle. I also attached some thin pieces of driftwood to the main wood to create some details. Next I prepared a paste by mixing aquasoil powder and Sphagnum moss with water. I applied the paste onto the cracks and crevices of the wood on which I proceeded to attach some Fissidens moss.I also used another Moss at the base the id of which is unknown to me. Next I attached some Anubias nana and Bolbitis Ferns to complete the scape. I took a rectangular glass jar and placed some lava rocks in it on which I carefully placed the moss terrascape. Finally misted the terrarium, added some springtails and closed it up.
Materials buying link
Glass container - amzn.to/428Vt28
Driftwood - amzn.to/3LrqG9G
Aquasoil - amzn.to/44yfeBZ
Hardscape glue - amzn.to/427zatA
River stones - amzn.to/415JBfW
Lava rocks - amzn.to/44xEwzW
Timestamps:
0:00 - The driftwood for the project
0:04 - Sterilising the wood by boiling in water
0:14 - Using a piece of paper to measure the surface area for the installation
0:26 - Planning the hardscape layout
0:57 - Attaching the wood to river stones with superglue
1:28 - Creating some details with thin pieces of driftwood
2:02 - Making a paste with aquasoil, Sphagnum moss and water
2:18 - Applying the paste onto the cracks and crevices of the wood
2:57 - Attach moss on the aquasoil paste
4:11 - adding plants to the terrascape
5:08 - The glass jar enclosure and laying down a layer of lava rocks
5:16 - Placing the terrascape in the glass enclosure
5:36 - Misting the terrascape
5:44 - Adding Springtails and closing up.
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The urban nemophilist lives in the city but his heart and soul lives in the forest and wherever there is green.
The celebration of colours, the ambient sounds, the mystic scent and the fascinating wildlife that make up the forestlands and waterbodies of our earth is the elixir of his life.
The urban nemophilist attempts to capture all of this through his green art and sustainable gardening activities while his sketching and music sets up the mood for what is nature-appreciation at its best.
His goal is to create awareness on conservation of nature and wildlife through is art and sustainable initiatives.
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#terrarium #mossterrascape #diy

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Check out my terrarium building course (A to Z of Terrarium Building) here
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[@topherpotter1976]

Wow nice,Thank you for sharing🙂

[@krishnapriya2324]

Awwww this is so awsome

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@vinitamorrison3308]

"Vines climbing up the tree trunk" effect is beautiful! It reminds me of the scene you once showed in the nature area near your hometown. It had lots of big vines and huge trees.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you and yes I am heavily inspired by vines.

[@spiroskaltsoukalas9692]

Next level......well done beautifull !

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@ravindernegi7419]

Beautiful,👍👍👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@MittiAurPhool]

Awesome.....👌👌👌 wonderful......,the perfection 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@varinderjitvlogandgardening]

Very beautiful
Thanks

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@ganeshaquaponics7336]

Wow beautiful 👌

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@OrkhideyaBonsay]

Какая красота Я с детства всегда в природе посматривала такие маленькие красивые кусочки природы и пыталась дома воспроизвести что-то похожее живу в России в Сибири У нас холодно но у меня вовсю цветут орхидеи заходите кому интересно посмотреть

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks!

[@akashgangurde1651]

Wow it's so cool.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@akashgangurde1651]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist may I know how did u got moss . How can I buy this same online .

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@akashgangurde1651 you can check out local aquarium stores or collect ethically from nature. Amazon also sells live moss.

[@prittib6412]

loved it

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@nandinidasgupta5538]

This is awesome! Such a tropical monsoon feel in the whole construction. 👍👏👏👏

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks a lot!

[@nandanp467]

This one is too good bro😍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@lorraineyanez4301]

What a beautiful work of art.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@jhovenarcebal0784]

How so beautiful and nice terrarium.. i love it.!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@sLife_-]

Looked nice & beautiful💚

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@LushGardener]

Absolutely breathtaking 🌿☺️🌿…

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@himantasaikia8724]

Beautiful background music.

[@vishwapat3]

Loved how you developed the composition over the wood. Also loved the complementary lava rock bed and green moss patches.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@energisemesta9724]

Amazing

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@monicacarolina6480]

this is true art! I am inspired. Thank you!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@aquariumsatbptv3350]

Your creation is an upgraded version of wabikusa of japan, very tempting to try it on my own.Wish to see an update of this isolated chunk of nature of yours sir.Salamat po

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@osita9465]

🤗 EXCELENTE 👍 NUEVO DISEÑO? SALUDOS DESDE MÉXICO 🙋‍♀️🇲🇽

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@suryaajmera]

Very Cool, Amazing just like Nature ❤️

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@creativity7510]

Wow that's great 👍 stay blessed new friend 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@sahamaamararathnayaka9043]

Wow good idea 😁😂😃👍💚may God bless you

[@sunnypal420]

Amazing skills 🌲

[@LiaGabriela]

Wow,you and your art are absolutely amazing

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@ednal.sanmiguele.8263]

Qué maravilla!!!

[@shamlatharavad]

Excellent.....are you from kerala?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

No I am not from Kerala

[@captain_guppy]

Beautifully done 👏👏

[@troncozzio]

Wow excelente trabajo, buena técnica 🪴👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@BonsaiEksplorasiJambro]

Good job,and nice ideas

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@azeemkhaliq4007]

Excellent

[@neumg]

Sensacional o seu trabalho ; parabéns!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@SpecialSP]

Simply beautiful …

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks a lot.

[@habibajaved9794]

I love this sculpture!

[@sevinconur4596]

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[@claudetecostamarques2872]

Parabéns 🌹 Lindo trabalho 💖

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@Thiscouldbeyou]

I just learned so much from this one video. Thank you!

[@OrangAntik]

So amizing idea

[@SoduMolla]

Great piece of art, which is live and growing 🌿

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@shirkeshivaji8166]

👌super ☺

[@jyothijagadish7885]

Lovely 💚💚💚

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@epapedgarprimeroacuariospl5903]

Exelente video...saludos

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@budakmeurihchannel1963]

Hello good job amazing,from Indonesia sacses

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@piteriyabu9217]

👍👍👍 i love it

[@BreAnne.Arlene]

Lovely. 😊💚

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@BreAnne.Arlene]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thank you for sharing. 🌱

[@natasacolovic882]

Prelepo. Bravo ☺😊😗

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@jirendra1]

nice...

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@gonofuworkshop3962]

Wow beautiful

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@claudiawernercharpilloz5208]

Merci 🌟

[@yeneferdirubio1106]

please do a arboreal nano terrarium for jumping spiders loved the video

[@kerve2107]

Wunderschön! ✨

[@arunajain1971]

V nice

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@doreewood7885]

This is breathtakingly beautiful! Where do you get aqua soil powder?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank a lot. I buy the ADA aquasoil pellets and grind it to a powder. You can check out the process in this video
ruclips.net/video/kO0ewCAGGDg/видео.html
I think they also sell aquasoil powder but I could not find it in the local stores.

[@artbreeze]

This is beautiful... What are the springtails? and why you have added them? I am curious to know...

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. More about springtails in this video
ruclips.net/video/D6GxODPVe7I/видео.html

[@adam-qu6dh]

Wow, definitely giving it a try. I assume after you sealed the jar you just leave it as it is. Does it require any after care or how long can it stay "sealed"? Ty

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks and yes it would need periodic maintenance.

[@rgilroy1909]

cool build. tell me about that lid with the light in it. diy or where did you buy it?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. The light is outside. Just an overhead led.

[@shravanpal9836]

Beautiful setup! Where to find driftwood any ideas?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. Aquarium stores.

[@MrEejal]

This is an amazing work! Thank you for sharing. How often will do spray water unto the moss?
You've gotten a new Subscriber now.. 😁

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. Maybe once in 2-3 months if it looks dry

[@jolabu74]

Wow very nice❤❤I Want to try do it😊

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@viswasubramanian4661]

Where can we get Anubias plants bro

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You can get from aquarium stores or online

[@mandathorat1700]

👍👍

[@ahmadarham2226]

aquasoil powder & sphagnum moss..
ok. i will try

[@user-xq6en2jn5n]

👍👍👍

[@patriciaalvarez1889]

Amazing job! Looks so beautiful! Thank you. Can you tell me the benefits to add the springtails, please?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. More info about springtails in this video
ruclips.net/video/D6GxODPVe7I/видео.html

[@patriciaalvarez1889]

thank you very much!!!!

[@JuanPerez-sd2it]

Amazing video! Very informative! I want to create a little pond. Can I use the same paste you made with aquasoil to create a wall to retain the water?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. May not work submerged in a pond.

[@DarpanFishAquariums]

Beautiful...😊
Dost ,What temperature we need to maintain ( like Minimum to Maximum )
As we face the lowest to highest in Punjab
Thanks in Advance

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. 16-32 deg is ideal.

[@DarpanFishAquariums]

@@TheUrbanNemophilistThanks for reply...

[@Gocrungnoipho]

wonderful !

[@spinachmuncher7567]

Lovely build, Nemo! I've been enjoying and learning a lot from your videos

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Yes I crushed the pellets using a grinder mixer.

[@spinachmuncher7567]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist oh i see! Thank you for sharing your tip!

[@emanuelegrillo4346]

hello congratulations nice job. what insects do you put inside?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. Those are springtails. More about them in this video
ruclips.net/video/D6GxODPVe7I/видео.html

[@lukewade4958]

Great video, thanks for the idea! One question, what did you use for the cascading vines over the driftwood? Thanks!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Just used some think pieces of driftwood I bought at a local aquascaping store.

[@curiositytube5924]

Eyesome build! Could you guide me as to where I can find a driftwood like that?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. You will need to keep looking out in aquascaping stores near you.

[@andreasolomita8231]

Ciao. Per caso mi sono imbattuto nei tuoi video..davvero stupendi..ho la passione per gli acquari e da poco tempo mi sono appassionato anche di terrari..volevo chiederti una cosa..quando mischi lo sfagno al powder, che tipo usi?..perché io ho sia il tropica soil che il tropica soil powder..quale devo usare dei due?..grazie è davvero tanti complimenti 😃

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. You can use tropica soil powder.

[@andreasolomita8231]

Grazie grazie..domani creerò il mio terrario,sono così entusiasta 😍 have a nice day 💪👍

[@sumitchowdhary]

from where i can get springtails ??? i am from delhi india.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You can find them colonising dark damp places in nature. You might find them under your flowerpots or even in your garden or backyard. They are everywhere in nature.

[@sumitchowdhary]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thank you , will try to collect some 🙂

[@rzilla92]

Hi, thank you so much for the helpful content! one question though, is there a need to soak the wood for weeks with vinegar etc for terrarium use?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. If you buy seasoned driftwood from aquascaping stores it is not necessary. But if you collect from nature seasoning would be necessary

[@rzilla92]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist is there anyway to know if the wood has been seasoned? I did purchase some woods off an aquascaping store but aren't sure if they've actually seasoned the wood. Thank you for the quick reply!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@rzilla92 it would be typically stripped of all bark, visible cracks visible in cross section, light in weight but will be hard and devoid of any moisture. It should ideally read lowest on moisture meters.

[@rzilla92]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist alright, thank you so much!

[@Green-Learnings]

Sir
Hardscape glue usually doesn’t come with thin long extension so that the adhesive can be applied remotely deep inside hardscape … where to get that extension ?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Comes with this amzn.to/3XqQSoE

[@matlps3575]

I'm just discovering your channel and it's amazing!
I just have a question that we dont have the answer in the video: what is the light inside the bottle at the end of the video please 🙏🏼
Keep going like this and thanks for sharing your creativity 😉

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. The light is outside the bottle. Its just a white led light.

[@matlps3575]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thank you for the Quick answer 🙏🏼 so i think i will trying to do something like this ;)

[@zonemyparkour]

Hey man, awesome looking terrascape. I have just one question: Where do you put roots of the plants you have put in? I see you navigating stems around, but do you stick them into soil or something?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. These are epiphytic plants. They will rot and die if you plant them rhizome deep in soil. They can grow epiphytically on the moss terracotta base inside the glass enclosure.

[@zonemyparkour]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist Wow, great to know. Thank you a lot for your quick response.

[@ashishbhejwar2865]

Sir you r great
Need live moss can you suggest me any link to buy

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. From hills and forests ethically. Also online sites like Amazon or local aquascaping stores.

[@Noah-ye9zz]

I have two questions that 1. Why do we need to filter the fibers between soil and wood? - 2. Is there any options instead of fibers ( maybe cotton wool ? ) . Thanks a lot!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

It helps join uneven surfaces easily, quickly and firmly using superglue. You can use tissue or cotton wool. But synthetic fibers are better because they do not disintegrate easily in moist environments.

[@Noah-ye9zz]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thanks a lot!

[@zanegreay7157]

What exactly is hardscape glue? I e see it in a lot of your videos but not sure what it is.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Super glue

[@habibajaved9794]

Will this work in the tropical county's weather ?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes. I live in a tropical country

[@yazunakarmi3315]

Is there any way to prep the "sticky" clay like soil without using aqua soil?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You can try any clay type soil

[@immortalaroid3729]

Where do you get springtails ?? Can we use isopods instead ??

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

From nature or online. More about springtails in this video
ruclips.net/video/D6GxODPVe7I/видео.html
You can use isopods.

[@immortalaroid3729]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist thanks a lot, really needed this🤗

[@vishwapat3]

Hi, how long do you boil wood? I tried boiling it for 5-6 minutes, but it developed some mould after a while.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

10-15 minutes. If the wood is well seasoned it should not develop mold that easily unless it is coming from other materials like gravel, soil or even the plants that are in contact with the wood inside the terrarium. However do bear in mind that small amounts of mold can be part of an ecosystem and should go away on its own once the system gets balanced and stabilised.

[@vishwapat3]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist Alright got it, thank you so much!!

[@vishwapat3]

Also, is hardscape glue similar to fevi quick glue that we get?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Hardscape glue is also cyanoacrylate and is considered animal safe.

[@vishwapat3]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist That's a relief cause I've been using fevi quick for a while. Thanks again

[@RUS-T160]

what is the diameter and height of the jar used,and how high is the hardscape?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

LxWxH 11.5x11.5x22cm. Hardscape smaller so that it fits in the container

[@benattokaran]

I only have fissidens fontanus …. Can that be used here

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes you can

[@habibajaved9794]

Without air how it will survive?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Read up on closed ecosystems to know more. Resource available on this channel too.

[@makebo4823]

How to move or deliver out of town?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

I don’t hence not much idea

[@dr.ing.salmanstmsc538]

And the update after a couple of days?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes

[@motherenterprises9991]

Where to purchase in delhi

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Terrarium or materials?

[@AngelPerez-xg8jk]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist what excellent work, a question, what kind of moss and plants did you use?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@AngelPerez-xg8jk terrestrial moss and aquatic plants. All details in description.

[@jerodearmas6981]

¿Que tipo de tierra es esa ?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Soil you mean? Its aquasoil

[@jerodearmas6981]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist . La tierra para hacer el barro, para pegar el musgo.

[@plantsandartemius]

И долго так простоит ?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Hopefully many years with some care and maintenance

[@kaitlyn888]

She should have been told not to bring that dog back until he can be properly trained

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Is that a comment in the form of a riddle?

[@panasonic7023]

Very nice but the music 🤮

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Whats with the music. I quite like it but I do understand that personal tastes differ.

[@ekspedisicakgondrong4836]

Amazing

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks