A natural world enthusiast and budding designer has pursued his passion by launching his own business making terrariums at just 11 years old.

Olly Champion, from Wymondham, only launched Olly's Terrariums on Facebook a week ago but has already secured two orders and attracted the attention of hundreds of potential customers.

Norwich Evening News: Olly Champion, 11, from Wymondham, who has started Olly's Terrariums which involves him creating terrariums for tropical plants. Picture: Denise BradleyOlly Champion, 11, from Wymondham, who has started Olly's Terrariums which involves him creating terrariums for tropical plants. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Terrariums are sealed glass containers containing soil and plants - often from tropical regions - which can last for several years if cared for properly, and are popular decorative ornaments.

Norwich Evening News: One of Olly Champion's terrariums. Picture: Denise BradleyOne of Olly Champion's terrariums. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Olly, a Wymondham High School student, is a keen collector of tropical freshwater fish and has designed the tank environments for his underwater creatures.

His interest in terrariums started last year after watching YouTube videos on how to create them - something which has become more common on the online platform over the past few months.

Norwich Evening News: Olly Champion, 11, from Wymondham, with plants which are included in his terrarium ornaments. Picture: Denise BradleyOlly Champion, 11, from Wymondham, with plants which are included in his terrarium ornaments. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

And after making one out of material from his garden and home, he made two prototypes after getting a terrarium-making kit last Christmas.

Olly said: "After watching YouTube I thought, 'This is cool. I like this.' I like making them from a design aspect. I like plants. They are interesting and there are so many different varieties. They keep us alive. It is important people know other plants are out there. It is joyful to see them come together and nice when people say they want to buy one."

Norwich Evening News: Olly Champion, 11, from Wymondham, putting together a terrarium display.Olly Champion, 11, from Wymondham, putting together a terrarium display. (Image: Newsquest)

It takes him around 30 minutes to make a terrarium, which cost £25, and wants to put any profit from his sales into making new displays and has grand ambitions to incorporate engravings on plant holders.

His property expert father, Jon Champion, 39, who set up his student accommodation letting business in 2014 with just a laptop, said he was proud his son was giving something a go that he was passionate about.

Olly's mum, Bex Champion, 39, described the young entrepreneur as "inspiring".