Fascinating Waterfall Microlandscape in a Bowl 🌿💧

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theurbannemophilist   Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theurbannemophilist   I created a DIY miniature landscape in an 8-inch ceramic bowl, complete with a trickling waterfall, exposed tree roots and lush greenery. I started by creating a protective housing for the submersible pump using aquarium filter sponge. The pump was positioned at the back of the bowl, and the rest of the base was filled with black lava rock, creating the water reservoir that would eventually feed the waterfall. For the hardscape, I used dragon stone, building the structure piece by piece with the superglue-and-cotton technique. I drilled a hole into one of the stones and positioned it at the top of the hardscape to create the overflow point for the waterfall. To create the appearance of a dried-out tree, I used thin spiderwood branches. Using the awl from my Swiss Army knife, I carved small openings into the branches and inserted and glued thinner pieces of wood to form natural-looking tree limbs. Two of these branches were attached to the top of the hardscape, while additional pieces of spiderwood were added around the base to recreate exposed tree roots. Once the hardscape was complete, I covered the lava rock reservoir with aquarium filter floss, followed by a layer of soaked sphagnum moss. Crushed dragon stone was added to the foreground for extra texture and detail. I then used Terratape in the nooks and crevices of the hardscape and attached patches of sheet moss. More sheet moss was added throughout the landscape to create a lush, aged appearance. For the planting, I added two small Nephrolepis ferns in the foreground and a larger Nephrolepis 'Pom Pom' fern in the background to create depth and a dense canopy. Small cuttings of Alternanthera brasiliana were added to the foreground for a touch of colour. To take advantage of the constant moisture from the waterfall, I placed two small Anubias nana 'Petite' plants directly in its path. I also added Hydrocotyle tripartita around the base of the waterfall. Finally, it was time to bring the landscape to life. I filled the bowl with water, connected the tubing to the pump and switched it on. As the water began to flow over the dragon stone, the entire landscape transformed into a miniature living world—with a beautiful little waterfall at its centre. I hope you enjoyed watching this build as much as I enjoyed creating it. Thanks for watching! 🌿💧 Timestamps: 0:00 - Creating the pump housing 0:30 - Filling lava rocks 0:38 - Creating the hardscape 1:10 - Drilling the overflow stone 2:12 - Creating the dried out tree 3:26 - Connecting the tubing to the pump 3:39 - Adding Filter floss and sphagnum moss 4:34 - Adding the terra tape 5:37 - Mossing up 6:46 - Starting the waterfall 6:55 - Adding the Fern and plants 7:47 - Outro —————————————————————————————————————— I have always been fascinated by nature, especially the way life thrives in the smallest spaces. The Urban Nemophilist is my journey of crafting miniature green worlds—Terrariums, Aquascapes, Moss gardens, and more. Whether you’re here to get inspired, learn, or simply relax, I hope my creations bring you closer to nature, just as they do for me. Consider supporting The Urban Nemophilist on Patreon Follow The Urban Nemophilist on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Reach out on : urbannemophilist@gmail.com THANK YOU !!! —————————————————————————————————————— Follow us on : https://www.facebook.com/theurbannemo... https://instagram.com/the_urban_nemop... —————————————————————————————————————— Music : Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin Macleod YouTube audio library #waterfall #diy #microlandscape