First time making a terrarium like this and I’d like to make it look like a lighthouse by a rocky cliff/ocean. Planning on filling it up with water halfway up the rocks and I’m going to get some sand tomorrow to cover the soil layer.
1) I’ve only built sealed jar terrariums before without this much water so what kind of issues should I anticipate filling it up with water halfway up the rocks? Root rot if I put a plant in? Anything else?
2) Part of me is thinking about just putting in nothing but moss to avoid the root rot issue. If I add a plant, any recommendations that could survive that much water but also fit in with the landscape? The other option would be raise the cliff level some more so the roots are further away from the ocean water level. Plants I already have – bunch of ferns, fitonia, jewel orchid, string of turtles, begonias. Not sure if any of these would fit in but open to buying something around $20 that would look better
3) I tossed in some Java moss at the water section and I was going to scavenge some moss outside but I also have some cushion moss I could toss in. Would I have to spray the moss on the surface frequently or do you think the high amount of water should keep it moist (i’v only made closed terrariums before and like the low maintenance which this might not be lol)
by CorrelateClinically3
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Lighting – it is sitting 1-2 feet away from an east facing window. Mostly shaded by trees but gets some direct light for 1-2hrs in the morning
Looks good, just make sure the substrate isn’t touching the water else it will wick it up. If this is happening already then add more stones underneath to raise the level.
As for plants, moss would work, but I’m sure there are other things too. Perhaps also look into getting things to grow in the water, like duckweed for example.
Moss moss moss moss moss. I love moss, we all love moss. It’s so easy to care for and looks beautiful!