The Carnivorous Sundew Terrarium

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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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign4 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Great result. Looking forward to the update.

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good to know! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @wolfer3255

    @wolfer3255

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why no spring tails or isopods in this one?

  • @taral.7128
    @taral.71284 жыл бұрын

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

  • @frostyman349

    @frostyman349

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha same here

  • @timmillan6701

    @timmillan6701

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @eliegbert8121

    @eliegbert8121

    4 жыл бұрын

    *God

  • @koatam

    @koatam

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@eliegbert8121 I assumed they worshiped Demeter.

  • @eliegbert8121

    @eliegbert8121

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@koatam XD

  • @annebrunner3649
    @annebrunner36494 жыл бұрын

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

  • @anushthanvishwakarma4837

    @anushthanvishwakarma4837

    4 жыл бұрын

    But we humans are just destroying it.

  • @pokeppokep

    @pokeppokep

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @angerybigdaddy8541

    @angerybigdaddy8541

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @randompersonyoudontknow5763

    @randompersonyoudontknow5763

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @mrether8579
    @mrether85794 жыл бұрын

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

  • @megrey3772

    @megrey3772

    Жыл бұрын

    You expressed this so well 🥰

  • @etrikia
    @etrikia4 жыл бұрын

    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
    @RachelOLeary4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @RachelOLeary

    @RachelOLeary

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @paigerasmussen5212

    @paigerasmussen5212

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sarrakitty
    @sarrakitty4 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    can u survive in space wearing it?

  • @trenthobson2756
    @trenthobson27564 жыл бұрын

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

  • @angieangie4419
    @angieangie44194 жыл бұрын

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

  • @caketropolis
    @caketropolis4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @DIYEcosystems
    @DIYEcosystems4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @e.s.4184
    @e.s.41844 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mlbumller
    @mlbumller4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @malakibrooks3254
    @malakibrooks32544 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @delacruzanselmoabel4998
    @delacruzanselmoabel49984 жыл бұрын

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

  • @naseanferguson8715

    @naseanferguson8715

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fishmanc5357
    @fishmanc53574 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @alabasterkros
    @alabasterkros4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xfatalxflawx
    @xfatalxflawx4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dkfornow5008
    @dkfornow50084 жыл бұрын

    Lovely! The lava rocks really make the sundew pop 😍

  • @toadpope2522
    @toadpope25224 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @markwilson4686
    @markwilson46862 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fullsavage2743
    @fullsavage27434 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @blooky102
    @blooky1022 жыл бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lenahills2916
    @lenahills29164 жыл бұрын

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

  • @javiervm332
    @javiervm3324 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shelleyt7184
    @shelleyt71842 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @whitehorsedancing
    @whitehorsedancing4 жыл бұрын

    That's a masterpiece! Beautiful.

  • @ellehansen8682
    @ellehansen86824 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drivenbyrevenge
    @drivenbyrevenge4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mamaremedy
    @mamaremedy8 ай бұрын

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

  • @joehilton6951
    @joehilton69514 жыл бұрын

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

  • @internetalex562

    @internetalex562

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hilton Aquatics or an update video

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fizzylizard2834
    @fizzylizard28342 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thibaultdrake9255
    @thibaultdrake92554 жыл бұрын

    Just going from the thumbnail this one looks insane!

  • @stevesmith4051
    @stevesmith4051 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @GrowingInterest
    @GrowingInterest4 жыл бұрын

    Very cool 💚 I never testet carnivorous plants with inert soil ingredients, always with tap water (no I don't have chlorine) awesome terrascape 👍😊

  • @janinalang8533
    @janinalang85334 жыл бұрын

    Love this build, looks amazing 😍

  • @Alypinkflower
    @Alypinkflower4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @icgreener
    @icgreener4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AndrewsQuest
    @AndrewsQuest4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @chrisr.1803
    @chrisr.18034 жыл бұрын

    My fav so far! It’s beautiful!

  • @pinkyysk
    @pinkyysk4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jaystube7713
    @jaystube77133 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! Love it!

  • @edgardner6798
    @edgardner67984 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous again. It looks perfect next to your bonsai. I saw some similar tiny versions of your flytrap whilst sitting on a Swedish riverbank. I was amazed to see them growing wild in Northern Europe. I have 1 Venus flytrap, I’ll get another carnivorous and then follow your instructions. Thank you.

  • @dream.fiiend
    @dream.fiiend4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @justynbecker9062
    @justynbecker90624 жыл бұрын

    I love your work! Another beautiful piece.

  • @Billie64
    @Billie644 жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic one, so cool

  • @weirdcat111
    @weirdcat111 Жыл бұрын

    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. ✌️ 🌱

  • @twistysunshine
    @twistysunshine4 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! Love sundews

  • @rebecca_lunasadow7555
    @rebecca_lunasadow75553 жыл бұрын

    I really like this video. I hope to see an update soon. the lava rocks make a nice contrast with the greenery.

  • @sofachips
    @sofachips4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @foxroarchillmusic5834
    @foxroarchillmusic58344 жыл бұрын

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

  • @entropybear5847
    @entropybear5847 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ND-pp2wd
    @ND-pp2wd4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JoyDreams
    @JoyDreams4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @clementpigot6561
    @clementpigot65614 жыл бұрын

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

  • @saw-blade4194
    @saw-blade41944 жыл бұрын

    I love carnivorous plants. This is very cool.

  • @seizedcarcass8440
    @seizedcarcass84402 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @miri8851
    @miri88514 жыл бұрын

    I have been waiting for more carnivorous plants yay

  • @mountainman4410
    @mountainman44104 жыл бұрын

    I just can't get enough of your videos!

  • @dianneleon35
    @dianneleon354 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had a third one as well!

  • @timmillan6701

    @timmillan6701

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Gorrem
    @Gorrem4 жыл бұрын

    awesome, I want to do this to my sundew! Can you do an episode explaining your shelf lighting setup?

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nothing to discuss really. It's a 6500K shop light. Outputs at 3000 lumens using only 27 watts I believe.

  • @moontrooper2587
    @moontrooper25874 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Coralust
    @Coralust4 жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done, I love these types of projects.

  • @TropicalGardening
    @TropicalGardening4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing terrarium! Really inspiring video, thank you!

  • @TheCaphits
    @TheCaphits4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kathymacomber4502
    @kathymacomber45024 жыл бұрын

    That is definitely one of my favorite

  • @Absynthexx1
    @Absynthexx14 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sumab432
    @sumab4324 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing 💚🌿

  • @goober685
    @goober6854 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work as always.

  • @Dunkelelf3
    @Dunkelelf34 жыл бұрын

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

  • @opalprestonshirley1700
    @opalprestonshirley17004 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work.

  • @vildhallon4709
    @vildhallon47094 жыл бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @iluvsk8rss
    @iluvsk8rss4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Sad_cup_of_tea_
    @Sad_cup_of_tea_4 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @JimMeeker
    @JimMeeker4 жыл бұрын

    Another great project Tanner. Keep up the great work.

  • @ronniet71
    @ronniet714 жыл бұрын

    Awesome my friend!!!

  • @willieverusethis
    @willieverusethis3 жыл бұрын

    You have a great eye for design.

  • @karenlee2332
    @karenlee23324 жыл бұрын

    I Really Enjoy Your Work! Thank You !

  • @shirleyyoumustbejoking132
    @shirleyyoumustbejoking1324 жыл бұрын

    That is very beautiful.

  • @pattivermeersch7348
    @pattivermeersch73484 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous

  • @gordonbasedmen4201
    @gordonbasedmen42014 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making another carnivorous plant terraium

  • @utakcaline444
    @utakcaline4444 жыл бұрын

    amazing as usual! Good job Tanner hello from France

  • @mariagarza854
    @mariagarza8544 жыл бұрын

    Love your work!

  • @louiscalabro4869
    @louiscalabro48694 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @RollerCoasterBug
    @RollerCoasterBug4 жыл бұрын

    You always know how to capture the landscape as if you brought home a living photo

  • @arenui4190
    @arenui41904 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ClausCarnivores
    @ClausCarnivores4 жыл бұрын

    looks very nice, well done

  • @AvionDrake579
    @AvionDrake5794 жыл бұрын

    May the one person who disliked this be eaten by a giant sundew

  • @cd1673

    @cd1673

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙌😂😅😅

  • @naseanferguson8715

    @naseanferguson8715

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Alypinkflower

    @Alypinkflower

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @souptime5095

    @souptime5095

    4 жыл бұрын

    That would actually be the worst possible death

  • @souptime5095

    @souptime5095

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do it!

  • @robertforrest7956
    @robertforrest79564 жыл бұрын

    Those are the same sundews Rachel O'Leary recommend to me for my orchid case. Grown and done very well.

  • @teixeir3
    @teixeir3 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing design and video!

  • @boombapboom
    @boombapboom4 жыл бұрын

    You're blowing me away!

  • @hubetubetv380
    @hubetubetv3804 жыл бұрын

    Great video man... really looking forward to seeing your video on winterizing your outdoor ponds... you had to have gotten nailed with this winter weather as well and I’m anxious to see how you handled it... take care brother...

  • @digitalportraitist
    @digitalportraitist4 жыл бұрын

    Dude you are amazing, your work is just incredible.

  • @Mbderps
    @Mbderps4 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully crafted sir. I'm not a plant guy and I like it.

  • @Hellzap0ppin
    @Hellzap0ppin4 жыл бұрын

    this is beautiful 💚

  • @markloren2133
    @markloren21334 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @joshs_random_location
    @joshs_random_location4 жыл бұрын

    Love Sundew flowers!!

  • @DarkMoonDroid
    @DarkMoonDroid4 жыл бұрын

    So meticulous and so beautiful. Now I know I can have plants in my house that the apartment management can't complain about.