Easy IKEA Jungle Box (DIY Greenhouse)

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  • čas přidán 12. 04. 2024
  • I've made plenty of IKEA projects before, and we thought it was time for another. Well, actually, it was my wife's idea. A few months back, I had to get glass for an aquarium when she said, "Can you make a display case vivarium like the one from before? I want something cool for the living room."
    I’ve been sitting on this Milsbo Case ever since and haven’t had the time to make it until now. It turned out really well and is probably one of my favorites yet because of how simple it was to produce. I can’t wait to see how this jungle establishes and takes on a life of its own.
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Komentáře • 476

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Před měsícem +212

    Another IKEA project in the books! I’m really pleased with how this one turned out and can’t wait to see how this jungle establishes and takes on a life of its own. I probably like the Cebu Blue Pothos the most. What’s your favorite plant from this build? Let me know, and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

    • @shontellepetersen4445
      @shontellepetersen4445 Před měsícem +3

      I miss read that first sentence and thought you were releasing your own book. Maybe one day you will do one :)

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 Před měsícem

      Cool project as always. Not glueing the PVC pipe is an eye opening idea! Not using foam is great, too! I like the simplicity. Your wife is lucky to have you. 😊

    • @sghettinona
      @sghettinona Před měsícem

      Bravo!!

    • @thefullstop23
      @thefullstop23 Před měsícem

      Whats the name of the plant at 07:33, Mr Tanner? Great build!
      edit : Fittonia “Red Anne”. I got it. 😊

    • @ialrakis5173
      @ialrakis5173 Před měsícem

      Great build but now I'm surprised and confused. That Fittonia looks exactly like plants I have in my aquarium. Found some posts saying it's possible. Do you have any experience with that?

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker Před měsícem +915

    The cutting off the ikea allen key to become a drill bit was genius

    • @antonfeirer3408
      @antonfeirer3408 Před měsícem +29

      I was like "omg I never thought of this" :o

    • @juliejames6322
      @juliejames6322 Před měsícem +21

      His is the first gift of this I video. I love this tip SO much, because I hate the way those tiny weak tools rip up my tender hands.

    • @allusernamestakenlol
      @allusernamestakenlol Před měsícem +16

      Tanner is a legitimate genius

    • @socalstr
      @socalstr Před měsícem +25

      It’s clever! However, this soft allen key will fail rather quickly as a drill bit. You’re gonna want to get a legit $2 drill bit at Home Depot to resolve this requirement longer term.

    • @thomashaapalainen4108
      @thomashaapalainen4108 Před měsícem +3

      I do this for my job .

  • @curvingfyre6810
    @curvingfyre6810 Před měsícem +366

    Your wife asked for MORE plants, in MORE naturalistic enclosures, in YOUR house? She's a keeper. A plant keeper that is. She also sounds awesome.

  • @sparrowsfish
    @sparrowsfish Před měsícem +305

    Love that this was for your wife. Also, we got a sneak at her plant room. Would love a tour if she wouldn't mind.

  • @Catfimsh
    @Catfimsh Před měsícem +113

    I'm in love with the cork background, the texture is so appealing but it doesn't subtract or distract from the plants, so pretty!!

  • @michaelboulos3272
    @michaelboulos3272 Před měsícem +389

    Happy wife, happy life

  • @happylittleacident
    @happylittleacident Před měsícem +82

    your wife mentioned it gave her ideas for her own projects, would you guys be willing to make something together one day for a video or a video of your wife making something. i understand if she doesnt want to be on camera more so just seein one of her creations. its lovely that she likes plants as much as you do, i loved this video :)

    • @zombei_kid
      @zombei_kid Před měsícem +14

      In their wedding video, they made a terrarium together. It was quite sweet lol But yes, I'd love to see more of her if she feels comfortable with it.

  • @StephenOliver001
    @StephenOliver001 Před měsícem +34

    As someone with absolutely no creativity, it's simply amazing to watch you create these scapes. Every decision you make just blows me away at how damn good it looks!

    • @Napalm_Candy
      @Napalm_Candy Před dnem

      I promise you that you have creativity. It's just hiding due to life stresses/worries that you likely feel you don't, or that you've "lost" it. It may also be something less than conventional. Try and find your inner voice and creatively express yourself in a way that comes natural to you. I have a friend who used to feel just like you, then he realized he loves writing poetry, and he's so good at it!

  • @emilyb4702
    @emilyb4702 Před měsícem +52

    Good hubby! 😊 It's reminiscent of Nebuchadnezzar making the hanging gardens for his bride who was quite literally pining for green things. But on a scale that fits in a house. Beautiful.

    • @braria9855
      @braria9855 Před 23 dny

      Unromantic fun fact, it may not have been Nebuchadnezzar but Sennacherib who made the hanging gardens of Babylon since some people (without maps, based on rivers) also called Ninive "Babylon". There's lots of compelling evidence for this to be true (such as Sennacherib claiming to have created something similar and simultaneously there being no records for Nebuchadnezzar for these gardens despite there being good records for most of his other achievements) , but due to conflicts we can't actually get archeologists to try digging around to find out.
      Do check out Stephanie Dalley and others if you're curious. I just wrote a thesis about green roofs and found some of this info during a side quest so I'm no expert. Another random fun fact, apparently the Archimedes' screw was already used there - so before he "invented" it. :D

    • @emilyb4702
      @emilyb4702 Před 22 dny

      @@braria9855 I would love to time travel and see how history actually happened and what it looked like! And magically understand the language and blend in with the locals while we're at it. It's good to have a passion for history.

  • @judybonner8682
    @judybonner8682 Před měsícem +30

    Your wife is a very lucky lady! It is beautiful and I love the pops of red and other shades. 💕💕💕💕

  • @andrepetrini8837
    @andrepetrini8837 Před 25 dny +2

    Who still think it’s an easy project when read the title? Amazing by the way

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 Před měsícem +10

    Exceptional, I want to see this in one year please. Peace.

  • @QuillCooper25
    @QuillCooper25 Před 27 dny +4

    Bruh no wonder I've been depressed, CZcams stopped notifying me when SerpaDesign posted. This is the first I've seen pop up on my fyp in a few months. Time to catch up and de-stress 🥰

  • @pkmetzger
    @pkmetzger Před měsícem +7

    All your videos are inspiring, but my faves are the plant videos. I actually have learned a lot from your videos about plants and how to create an environment for them. Good video!!

  • @IndoorEcosystem
    @IndoorEcosystem Před měsícem +19

    Wow! That's going to be even more incredible the next time we see it!

  • @IlseMulAuthor
    @IlseMulAuthor Před měsícem +9

    What a wonderful project! I love it that your wife got inspired for her own projects by something you made for her! Awesome ❤

  • @itzmooxd7859
    @itzmooxd7859 Před měsícem +12

    Finally the giant tank again, Love it! ❤

  • @amiremadian6716
    @amiremadian6716 Před 28 dny +1

    Congratulations to your wife for the good choice she made in plants and also for choosing such a tasteful and artistic wife like you. May God bless your life.🌹🌹

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 Před 29 dny +1

    THE CORK LAYERS IDEA AND THE WAY IT LOOKS IN THE VIDEO IS MAKING ME :)
    GOOD TO HEAR YOUR WIFE EXPLAINING AND ENJOYING YOUR WORK :)
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING :)
    THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

  • @yourfriendbeetle
    @yourfriendbeetle Před měsícem +6

    great now i have to go ask my husband how much he loves me

  • @1bwash
    @1bwash Před měsícem +2

    This is so much nicer than having a million potted plans hanging out everywhere. It looks more natural.

  • @SJLamb-te3dt
    @SJLamb-te3dt Před 21 dnem +2

    This would be right up my alley had your wife requested orchids, orchids, and more orchids.

  • @kmr666
    @kmr666 Před měsícem +11

    Clearly a labor of love! But simple enough for us all to do it! Incredible.

  • @Pollenoverponds
    @Pollenoverponds Před 27 dny +14

    One thing I’m slowly learning about your wife is that she’s always right. Pea puffer fish? Cookie? This terrarium? All 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @morganw.4711
    @morganw.4711 Před měsícem +2

    Such a classic Serpa build- accessible, relatively affordable, and a stunning final result!

  • @L3adb3lly
    @L3adb3lly Před měsícem +47

    This is like 3 steps away from being an optimal enclosure for a chameleon.

    • @ListenAndWhisper
      @ListenAndWhisper Před měsícem +2

      That’s what I was thinking

    • @jauniiwolf
      @jauniiwolf Před 29 dny +5

      Please give me the next 3 steps😅(more for a ball python, bigger cabinet and snake-friendly don’t worry🙈)

  • @nicksdroid63
    @nicksdroid63 Před měsícem

    Your wife is awesome!!! She speaks my language. I love the red plants and the fluffy green plants and the ones that are glued to the branch. Finally!!!! I understand!!!

  • @slamrock17
    @slamrock17 Před měsícem +3

    This is amazing! I can't wait to see the walk in version. (Greenhouse) ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Much love❤❤❤❤

  • @WippinNaynay
    @WippinNaynay Před 28 dny +1

    I Hope you know that out of all of all your videos the ones where you make greatness out of random items are my favorite! I especially love these!

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 Před 16 dny

    You did a great job! You're a keeper! Geeze! All that work, and I thought it would be a simple IKEA project. Too complicated for me. I need to find another one of you to marry! ♥

  • @chadbassig9801
    @chadbassig9801 Před 26 dny +1

    When wife tells you don't have enough plants, believe them! 😅✌💙 Awesome build, as always.

  • @nicoleshantih5873
    @nicoleshantih5873 Před měsícem +16

    It was so cute hearing your wife's voice off camera at the end! :p Love this project, and loved the sneak peak at your beautiful sunroom area. It seems like you have a very cool/unique property!

  • @Becausing
    @Becausing Před 22 dny +1

    Your eye for composition is incredible

  • @cherylmartin9994
    @cherylmartin9994 Před měsícem

    Wow!! It's perfect. Can't wait to see it grow in. Gorgeous plant filled cabinet for a very lucky wife!

  • @Ellelilly8666
    @Ellelilly8666 Před 2 dny

    Absolutely stunning! Wow!!!

  • @mossbased
    @mossbased Před 29 dny

    What a gorgeous room for houseplants!!!! Wow those windows ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cathyfrankland9158
    @cathyfrankland9158 Před 29 dny

    Wow, absolutely STUNNING!! I would love to have room for something like that, but until I do, I am living vicariously through you!!!
    It's great to hear your wife & I love that this has given her (/you!!) more project ideas!!!

  • @Bei7
    @Bei7 Před 14 dny

    Would love to see a video about how to take care of these plants and how to maintain the greenhouse!

  • @Hunny.B.e.e
    @Hunny.B.e.e Před 28 dny

    Aww what a sweet hubby!❤️ it’s absolutely beautiful and anyone would be lucky to have that in their home! Love the build as always can’t wait to see the next one❤️

  • @woodfield9584
    @woodfield9584 Před měsícem

    Stunning. Clever drill bit!

  • @BobyChanMan
    @BobyChanMan Před 27 dny

    We need more Mrs. Serpa projects

  • @dirtywhitellama
    @dirtywhitellama Před měsícem +2

    Great idea. Can't help but imagine all that cork and all those branches covered in orchids...maybe need some more light for that though.

  • @georgeattig8088
    @georgeattig8088 Před měsícem

    You have a GORGEOUS home (from the glimpses we could get) ❤

  • @DaWhale30
    @DaWhale30 Před 9 dny

    I had to pause the video and contemplate life after you cut off the bent part of the allen wrench to use as a drill bit lol. I never would've thought of that. That's genius.

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 Před měsícem

    Love the cork background!!
    With the plants, looks gorgeous 😊

  • @wendyanndarling
    @wendyanndarling Před 26 dny

    This is my sign to finally setup my IKEA cabinet like this. I been wanting to do this for a while now. Thanks for the instructions!

  • @lynnh3710
    @lynnh3710 Před měsícem

    This display would be beautiful in any setting. 😍

  • @TheSeptemberRose
    @TheSeptemberRose Před měsícem

    You live in my DREAM HOUSE! I have always wished to have a sunroom like you do! I agree with your wife that you can never have enough plants! 💚

  • @SmallScaleTales-n1ce
    @SmallScaleTales-n1ce Před měsícem +1

    You have been a huge inspiration for years and one of the reasons i started to make my own terrarium related content. 🌱🌱🌱

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth Před měsícem

    All you do is for you, not you personally, but for otherself you. (The definition of Oneness) Another great build.

  • @albertamarie3051
    @albertamarie3051 Před 29 dny

    That is just beautiful I love the jungle look all over my home .

  • @RobinBerri
    @RobinBerri Před 27 dny

    I enjoy watching your projects and builds. The cork background turned out very nice in this build. I always learn something when watching your videos.

  • @rhoseiravenclaw5394
    @rhoseiravenclaw5394 Před 28 dny

    Love this video, thank you both for sharing this build! Wonderful work on that background, so useful to see a more simple style as a background (especially as it will probably be covered up with plants in no time, much more cut and paste for beginners than foam etc which for newbies really seems to be more daunting.

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944 Před měsícem

    Looking forward to see it in a few months!

  • @NamelessNancy1312
    @NamelessNancy1312 Před měsícem

    im glad wifey wa shappy with results, im glad you did this for her and us

  • @julierobertson148
    @julierobertson148 Před měsícem

    Great idea, especially since its so tropical plant friendly and upkeep reducing.

  • @shawnkiesel5349
    @shawnkiesel5349 Před 28 dny

    That's awesome. I love seeing your creations

  • @denisej.9936
    @denisej.9936 Před 28 dny

    Awesome cabinet! ❤

  • @jackhigham1918
    @jackhigham1918 Před měsícem +1

    Perfect timing - I was thinking of doing this same DIY soon!

  • @paeve362
    @paeve362 Před 29 dny +1

    I just made one of these for all my rare syngonium species. Instead of cork bark I covered the back wall with sphagnum moss and mounted live moss against it. Basically a sphagnum moss pole built into the back of the cabinet. I didn't include a substrate layer and opted to keep the plants in pots instead. I plumbed in a humidifier so it stays at 90% rh all day long, as I didn't seal it at all. This allows for more air cycling which is (subjectively) better for hard to grow plants.
    I take so much inspiration from your projects and this one is no different. Great work, I may do one of these soon for some exotic isopods in the future.
    (quick note, the pothos is not a cebu blue, but an epipremnum pinnatum albo. Same family as the cebu blue, but the green is darker and they take longer to fenestrate) regardless, love this one! the leaves get BIG FAST, mine are already a foot in length.

    • @JaSon-wc4pn
      @JaSon-wc4pn Před 26 dny

      Moss background sounds epic,
      Ive been harvesting moss from my neighbours walls
      For a small terrarium

  • @camilaborinioficial
    @camilaborinioficial Před měsícem

    It was magnificent. It even made me want to try making one. Congratulations!!!

  • @chefLMP
    @chefLMP Před 28 dny

    This is just the sweetest!

  • @kinley.-.
    @kinley.-. Před 9 dny

    This was so sweet 🥹💞

  • @LaniSternRealty
    @LaniSternRealty Před 7 dny

    Love it! This is really lovely.

  • @trialbyfirepyrography321

    We definitely need to have an update on it, in a couple of months. Great build.

  • @IRISnGEN
    @IRISnGEN Před měsícem +1

    The Salamanders looks forward to an Ikea build of their own one day.

  • @marielevine5624
    @marielevine5624 Před měsícem

    Thank your wife for the beautiful idea!!

  • @danasmith8557
    @danasmith8557 Před měsícem

    Looks amazing ❤

  • @wispyspirits2158
    @wispyspirits2158 Před měsícem

    This was such a sweet thing to build 💚

  • @kay_glo
    @kay_glo Před 23 dny

    Wow, you actually made an ikea product useful... I love it!

  • @hannakierstead289
    @hannakierstead289 Před měsícem

    FINALLY A SERPA MILSBO BUILD!!!! ive been waiting for one of these since i got my milsbo wide two years ago!

  • @DM-ll7he
    @DM-ll7he Před 24 dny

    Great job, I love it. I would love to see this done with orchids.

  • @dominiqueveron8098
    @dominiqueveron8098 Před měsícem

    FABULOUS job!

  • @Treefrog1085
    @Treefrog1085 Před měsícem

    You did an excellent job creating this! 💯

  • @allanlawrence3456
    @allanlawrence3456 Před 5 dny

    I absolutely love it. I will endeavour to build one myself, I hope I can make it look good.

  • @rossariotrimboli
    @rossariotrimboli Před měsícem +2

    It's beautiful.

  • @IzItShiny
    @IzItShiny Před 28 dny

    Love this! I'd like to make one for my office.

  • @tracynickels164
    @tracynickels164 Před měsícem

    You are a artist!

  • @tylernguyen1271
    @tylernguyen1271 Před 28 dny

    Beautiful!

  • @DAXimusTT
    @DAXimusTT Před 11 dny

    awesome project.

  • @beanie237
    @beanie237 Před měsícem +1

    stunning love it

  • @AtariTheAquarist
    @AtariTheAquarist Před 29 dny

    Mrs. Serpa getting in on the action love to see it!!

  • @jaystube7713
    @jaystube7713 Před měsícem

    Looks great!

  • @jbrady5501
    @jbrady5501 Před měsícem

    Beautiful!! God bless. 🌿

  • @Billie-jo_field
    @Billie-jo_field Před měsícem

    Stunning! I have 4, I learned a lot from this.

  • @MercurialMilk
    @MercurialMilk Před 28 dny

    love it!! I did something similar with a different ikea cabinet based on what I learned from you! It's been about 6 months and its doing amazing! my pothos leaves grew to about double the size lol

  • @keldaMouse
    @keldaMouse Před měsícem

    amazing, I would pay tons for this setup. You are so very talented. just gorgeous!

  • @clementbellande8720
    @clementbellande8720 Před měsícem

    Awsome jungle❤❤❤

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb Před měsícem

    this is amazing! Wonderful work

  • @BusterNoggins
    @BusterNoggins Před měsícem +2

    I can't wait to see the backyard waterfall some more. Hoping for some updates at least.

  • @fleurdow793
    @fleurdow793 Před 29 dny

    Incredible!!

  • @PolyCindy
    @PolyCindy Před dnem

    Gorgeous

  • @keesoskam1255
    @keesoskam1255 Před měsícem +2

    looks awesome Serpa! Really love your videos!
    Maybe one thing i would change is a bit of black tape across the top so you don't look directly into the light.

  • @yairakatz8688
    @yairakatz8688 Před 28 dny

    My favorite thing about this build is that you built it for your wife. 💚

  • @SKALS-ICY-TOM
    @SKALS-ICY-TOM Před 29 dny

    Very nice and simple project... I was just looking at a Ikea cabinet like this the other day thinking it would make for a nice project in my new apartment.... I will definitely copy the setup of using the shelves like this to get multiple heights, maybe combined with a mosspole in the middle for rooting some plants even higher

  • @stephaniefockler335
    @stephaniefockler335 Před 25 dny

    Absolutely love!

  • @buffalodeb4495
    @buffalodeb4495 Před měsícem

    Happy wife, happy life 😂❤❤ it

  • @ReptiHero
    @ReptiHero Před měsícem +1

    Good job my friend 👏

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 Před 29 dny

    This is so sweet!

  • @Morhua1
    @Morhua1 Před měsícem

    Another solid video! Great choice of music too! I'm very tempted to copy this.