"totally NOT a terrarium" build by DirtyCoconuts (I built nothing)

[DirtyCoconuts]

as the thread alludes this is a sort of terrarium, sort of build, more of a 'loose enclosure assembly and accessorizing'.

i got this Podangis (thanks a lot WW! and your peer pressure)( you like you i assume i am your peer ) and i felt like it would be too small to handle if i ever forget to water it for a day....i also bought two other minis with it because i wanted to get free shipping

so i went on letgo and got this

Making a wardian case of sorts by J Solo, on Flickr


Making a wardian case of sorts by J Solo, on Flickr


i assume it is for candle or something dumb but i paid $20 and i was pleased about that.

I sprayed some rustoleum clear coat on the bottom of the inside and the whole outside


then i took a few SS nuts and brass washers and made these hangers on the inside using the old fashion "hand vices"

i use aquarium silicon caulk and ended up with like 15 spots to hang plants and move them as needed

Making a wardian case of sorts by J Solo, on Flickr


two 5x7 plastic photo frames will add extra humidity thanks to LECA and heat

TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

here is the assembled and test fit with plants

TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

it does not seal at any of the joints and there are two vents on the top so i am not worried about stagnation, it sits under a fan on the patio

TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


money shot through the top

TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

the four residents are :


Hwra. lava burst 'puanani' -in spike

TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

Coel. schelleriana - in spike


TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


Den. lamyaiae


TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


and, of course, Podangis dactyloceras- three spikes

TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr



thanks to Roberta for having such cool minis and always making me mad jealous and to WW for making this the most demanding plant i have ever purchased

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as a bonus for anyone who is still reading this drivel.....Pete, trying so hard to convince me he deserves a scratch.....he got one

TERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

[Roberta]

Neat setup! And Pete got an "Awwwww"

Might be a good idea to put a cheap thermometer in there so you'll know if heat buildup is a problem or not. If it turns out to be an issue, a little solar fan would take care of it.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Super good idea, Roberta!

[estación seca]

They shipped your plants in that crate?

[DirtyCoconuts]

Yeah, usps is really upping their “fragile” game

[Dorchid]

Awesome! Love Wardian cases. 😊

[Ray]

Put less water in those LECA trays. About half is fine. The LECA will wick the water and provide more evaporative surface area.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Thanks Ray. I was not sure about the best volume of water but that makes more sense.

[WaterWitchin]

You are quite welcome, Peer DC.

That is one cool piece...I'm super jealous. Now I need to go scramble around in the garage looking for "something" for mine. I feel kinda awkward here... mine's still hanging off a wine bottle in the kitchen... as I stare and it and will it to live. Still in shock here.

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PS Hi Pete! {{scritch scritch scritch, pat pat pat}}}

[hypostatic]

Nice wardian case! Any plans to try to control mold growth, especially in the LECA layer?