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Modelling Soil 150g

Modelling Soil 150g

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Terrarium Clay Modelling Soil โ€” Handcrafted in Brunei

Build, sculpt, and grow. Our clay modelling soil is a premium handcrafted substrate formulated specifically for jar terrariums, moss walls, and planted displays in Borneo's humid tropical climate.

Unlike generic potting mixes, this is a purpose-built sculpting clay that holds its shape on vertical glass surfaces, anchors plant roots firmly, and stays biologically active long after you've sealed your jar.

What's inside

A proprietary blend of natural clay minerals, fresh locally farmed worm castings, organic fibre, and purifying carbon โ€” hand-mixed in small batches and tested in Brunei's tropical conditions. No synthetic additives. No artificial binders. No imported dried-out fillers.

The worm castings are what make it different. Locally produced and biologically active, they provide slow-release nutrition and a living microbial culture that supports plant health long term. You won't find this in any imported substrate on the market.

What you can make with it

  • Moss wall backing pressed directly onto jar terrarium glass โ€” moss roots establish within 2โ€“3 weeks
  • Sculpted mounds, ridges, and hills as base terrain
  • Planted base layer for tropical plants, ferns, and jewel orchids
  • Wabikusa-style planted balls for display jars and open terrariums

Coverage guide

Size Covers
75 g 1 back wall โ€” 11 cm bell jar (thin coat)
150 g 1 back wall โ€” 11 cm bell jar (standard 1 cm coat)
500 g 3โ€“4 bell jar back walls
1 kg 6โ€“8 bell jar back walls or full base layer for larger setups

How to use

Add water gradually and mix until the soil reaches a thick, pliable consistency โ€” like firm peanut butter. For moss walls, it should hold a clean thumbprint without cracking or sliding. Press firmly onto the glass surface and allow 10โ€“15 minutes to set before planting moss or plants.

Made in Brunei Darussalam. Small batch. Handcrafted. Living biology in every bag.

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