What We Build
Desktop & Tabletop Living Displays
Each terrarium is designed around your space, your aesthetic, and the plants that will thrive in your environment. Strictly desktop and tabletop size.
Moss & Fern Desktop Terrariums
Lush, low-maintenance closed or open terrariums built around native mosses, ferns, and shade-loving plants. Strictly desktop and tabletop size — perfect for desks, shelves, nightstands, and small living spaces that need a touch of green.
- Self-sustaining closed systems
- Handpicked native mosses
- Custom driftwood & stone hardscape
- Sealed or open-top designs
- Compact desktop & tabletop sizes
Rare Plant Sourcing
We source rare mosses, ferns, orchids, and tropical plants from specialty growers — species you won't find at a garden center.
Custom Hardscaping
Every build starts with a hand-selected hardscape — dragon stone, seiryu rock, Malaysian driftwood, or locally sourced materials.
Bioactive Systems
We design self-sustaining bioactive ecosystems with microfauna, drainage layers, and substrate blends that keep plants healthy long-term.
See Our Work
A Build, Start to Finish
See how a custom Qscapes terrarium comes together — from hardscape layout to final planting.
How It Works
From Idea to Living Art
Consultation & Vision
We start with a detailed assessment of your space and vision. The $150 consultation fee is a non-refundable deposit fully applied toward your final build cost, ensuring we dedicate our time to serious clients.
Design & Material Sourcing
We design your terrarium, source rare plants and hardscape materials, and prepare a detailed build plan with a final project quote.
Build Day
We build your terrarium on-site or in our studio, depending on the project. You're welcome to watch or we can deliver a finished piece.
Care Handoff
We walk you through care requirements, watering schedules, and lighting. Optional ongoing maintenance plans are available.
Pricing
What to Expect
All projects begin with a $150 consultation deposit, applied toward your total. Final project pricing depends on vessel size, plant selection, and build complexity.
Desktop & Tabletop Terrariums
$150–$450
Small glass vessels, moss & fern gardens, desktop and tabletop displays with custom hardscape
The $150 consultation deposit is applied to your final invoice. It is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours.
FAQ
Common Questions
How long does it take to build a custom terrarium?
Desktop and tabletop builds typically take 1–2 weeks from consultation to completion, depending on material sourcing.
What is the $150 consultation deposit?
The deposit secures your consultation appointment and is applied toward your total project cost. It is non-refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled time.
Do you offer maintenance for terrariums you build?
Yes. We offer monthly maintenance visits starting at $150/month for residential builds. Commercial and large-format installations are quoted individually.
Can I bring my own vessel or container?
Absolutely. We work with client-provided vessels as long as they meet minimum size and structural requirements for the build style you want.
Do you ship terrariums?
We do not ship live builds. All terrariums are built and delivered within our Central Pennsylvania service area.
What to Know
Investment & Expectations
Custom desktop terrariums are living investments — each one is a handcrafted ecosystem designed to thrive for years. We build authentic ecosystems utilizing real moss, tropical plants, natural substrates, stone, and wood. Every material is carefully selected for both aesthetic beauty and biological function.
Pricing depends on vessel size, build complexity, plant rarity, and bioactive system requirements. All our builds are strictly desktop and tabletop size, designed to fit perfectly on desks, shelves, and small living spaces.
Please note: We specialize in high-humidity tropical environments and do not build or sell succulent terrariums.
Your $150 consultation deposit secures your design phase and is completely credited to your final invoice.
Our Work
Recent Terrarium Builds
Every build is one of a kind. Here are some of our recent custom terrarium projects.