r/terrariums • u/chrisj2355 • 21h ago

Plant Help/Question First time!!

Joined this subreddit awhile back and loved all the designs and different builds so much that made me wanna try it myself. There’s 4 different types of mosses that I found in my area locally and the substrate as well. Let me know what you guys think thanks 🙏.

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u/kaem_shu 21h ago

It looks nice.

If I may, maybe little less substrate next time. Especially if you are only using mosses. Also it looks bit dry from here.

Keep experimenting and good luck!

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u/chrisj2355 21h ago

Ok thanks I wasn’t sure how much substrate to use.
The substrate is damp but not sure if the water should go into the false bottom or not?

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u/kaem_shu 21h ago

I think good sing is, if there is some condensation on the glass during the day. Mine usually mist up in the morning for few hours and then in late evening.

Water in drainage layer - that depends on substrate you are using. If it's lighter, water should drop down and then wick up/evaporate as a cycle.

if substrate is denser, it will retain more moisture, it might not even drop to bottom.

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u/chrisj2355 20h ago

Ok perfect thanks 👊