DIY Terrarium Kit with live moss | Mossarium

Make a moss terrarium with our Waterfall Terrarium Kit, a beautiful vertical landscape in a small glass container with live moss on a wall. To make a moss terrarium you need a glass container with a lid or narrow opening to retain the humidity. This is easy to put together and self sustaining for a long time. Watch our video for step by step instructions to build your own Waterfall Terrarium.

Make your own mossarium!

What’s in Moss Terrarium Kit?

Your kit will include hand picked moss and all the materials and tools, including dried moss for layering and reviving. Various moss species are included to give different textures and growth patterns. Once set up the terrarium won’t need watering for a long time.

Unique Features of Moss

Moss is a plant that absorbs water from the air because it doesn’t have a root system. Understanding the growth pattern of moss, such as pleurocarpous and acrocarpous moss which grows up into neat, thick little mounds of tightly packed stems, will help you use and care for it in craft projects and living decor. Moss grows in shaded areas in the wild so using indirect sunlight or artificial low lighting like LED or fluorescent lighting will support its growth. Because of this it can grow without being buried in soil, creating the vertical effect in your terrarium. Moss can survive for a long time without water, it can endure hot and dry conditions until it gets rainfall.

Sourcing

All our moss is sustainably sourced and hand picked from the forest floor. Don’t use preserved moss as it may contain dyes and chemicals that can leach and harm living material. Enjoy your mossarium and remember, “terrarium” means “Earth in a container”, “mossarium” means “moss in a container”. Have fun creating your own self sustaining ecosystem!

FAQ

1. How long will the Waterfall Terrarium with Live Moss be self sustaining?

The Waterfall Terrarium is designed to be self sustaining for a long time, minimal maintenance required. The exact time frame depends on the environment but with proper care it can last for several months to years without needing water.

2. Do I need to have experience to assemble the Waterfall Terrarium?

No experience is required to assemble the Waterfall Terrarium. The kit comes with a step by step instruction video that will guide you through each step, perfect for beginners and experienced terrarium enthusiasts. The video also covers different moss types so you can choose the best for your terrarium. For example, sheet moss, a type of pleurocarpous moss with a flat growth habit, is great for colonizing on hard surfaces like stone.

This is low maintenance, thrives in humid environment and self sustaining in a sealed container. Enjoy the process of creating and caring for your own moss terrarium!