{"product_id":"terrarium-putty","title":"Terrarium Putty (Terrarium Paste)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiota Terrarium Putty: 5L dry mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnough to cover the back wall of a 60x45x60cm enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuild living walls that grow. Biota Terrarium Putty, also known as terrarium goo or sticky substrate, is a mouldable, clay-based mix that holds onto glass, cork and foam backgrounds. It comes as a dry mix, so it stores easily and you make up only what you need: just add water. Use it to create vertical moss walls, sculpt ledges and slopes, and anchor plants and hardscape exactly where you want them. It’s the same putty we use in our own custom bioactive enclosures and terrarium workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical moss walls and living backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaludarium and vivarium builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring ferns, moss and epiphytes on steep or vertical surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixing cork bark, driftwood and rocks onto glass or background panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrog, gecko and invertebrate enclosures, and closed terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in our terrarium putty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe publish our recipe so you know exactly what goes into your enclosure. It’s made by volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 parts Rainforest Substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightweight structure and organic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 parts worm castings:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic nutrients and healthy microbial life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 part bentonite clay:\u003c\/strong\u003e the binder that makes it sticky and helps it hold moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 part aqua soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e nutrients and pH buffering for healthy plant growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 part finely cut sphagnum moss:\u003c\/strong\u003e fibre, volume and water retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 part crushed LECA:\u003c\/strong\u003e extra surface area for beneficial microbes, and volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 part peat moss:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural colour and a plant-friendly pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use terrarium putty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix it up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip the dry mix into a bucket and add water slowly, mixing by hand, until it holds its shape like clay dough. Make up only what you’ll use in one session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist the glass or background where the putty will go. A damp surface grips better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply the layer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Press the putty firmly onto cork bark, foam or glass to build ledges, slopes or a moss wall. A 1–2cm layer works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbed hardscape and plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the putty is wet, press in wood, rocks, fern cuttings or moss fragments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it humid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrarium putty works best in tropical and humid enclosures. It needs moisture to stay alive and to stop it drying and cracking, so mist regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep unused dry mix sealed in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium putty FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is terrarium putty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sticky, clay-based growing medium that clings to vertical surfaces. Unlike loose substrate, it holds its shape, so you can grow moss and plants on walls, backgrounds and ledges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much terrarium putty do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne 5L bag covers the back wall of a 60x45x60cm enclosure at a typical thickness. For larger walls or thick ledges, order two or more bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you make a moss wall in a terrarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMist your background, press on a layer of terrarium putty, then press moss fragments or sheet moss into the surface. Keep humidity high and mist daily while the moss establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill terrarium putty stick to glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mist the glass first and press the putty on firmly. It grips best on textured surfaces such as cork, foam and coated backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes terrarium putty dry out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can crack in dry conditions. It’s designed for humid enclosures, so keep it misted. It isn’t suitable for arid or desert setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs terrarium putty safe for frogs and reptiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s made from the same natural ingredients we use in our own animal enclosures. Let your build settle and the plants establish before adding animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Paludarium Foam, Natural Cork Flat Background, Fern Moss, Sphagnum Moss, Terrarium Misting Bottle, Mycorrhizal Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Surry Hills, Sydney, and shipped Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817364287719,"sku":"Terrarium Putty","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/6_ac10f095-f772-476a-bcc6-2b878f7aa64d.jpg?v=1792153247","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/terrarium-putty","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}