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Begonia 'Caravan'

This species of Begonia is Shrub-like with stout stems and a great ochre central design. The leafs on this Begonia have a felt like texture. It blooms beautiful white and yellow flowers in later winter to early spring. If your looking for a full, colorful plant for the bottom of your terrarium this plant is a great choice! This plant enjoys partial shade and moist soil.

This plant does great in terrariums with lots of ground space,it will grow along the terrarium floor. This plant would do well in the following enclosures: Dart frog, Pacman frog, Day gecko, Crested gecko, Thai Bamboo Ratsnake, Barrons Racer, Vazimba gecko,etc.



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Staghorn Fern
This Species of Fern has an antler-like foliage and a flat basal leaf. Staghorn Fern's are a very easy plant to care for, it thrives in medium light and moderate moisture. This plant is usually grown mounted on a piece of wood or in a basket. If your looking for a plant with a unique look to grow in your terrarium this a great choice!

This plant does great in the following enclosures: Tree Frogs, Dart Frogs, Arboreal Gecko and Arboreal Snakes.




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Philodendron Neon 

This Philodendron has bright green heart shaped leafs that typically grow to be about 2-3 inches across. This is a vineing plant that gives a supportive structure across branches. This plant prefers moist and well drained soil. If your looking for a nice pop of color to add to your terrarium this is a great choice!

This plant does great in the following enclosures: Malaysian Cat Gecko, Crested Gecko, Whites Tree Frog, Barons Racer and More!




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Calathea Ornata

This Calathea has dark green oblong leafs with thin pink stripes and deep purple undersides. On average this plant grown to about two feet in height and two feet in width making them a great accent piece to your terrarium.

This plant does great in the following terrariums: Crested Gecko, Day Gecko, Mourning Gecko, Tree Frog, Malaysian Cat Gecko, Dart Frog, Barons Racer, Etc.




Philodendron Birkin

$23.99

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Philodendron Birkin 4" Pot


Philodendron Birkin is an exotic, unique, and low maintenance plant. It is a hard-to-find Philodendron species but it makes the perfect addition to a tropical terrarium. This plant thrives in humid conditions and bright, indirect sunlight. 


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Gynura Aurantiaca

$11.99

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Gynura Aurantiaco 2" Pot


Gynura Aurantiaco, commonly called the 'Purple Passion Plant" likes bright to moderate filtered light. Brighter light will intensify the purple color of this plant. This is a delicate plant, for terrarium use it should be housed with small animals such as dart frogs, mourning geckos and day geckos.


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Alocasia Bambino

$9.99

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Alocacia Bambino 2" Pot


Alocasia Bambino has stunning leaves that are narrow with bright veins. This plant likes to have bright, indirect light. It also enjoys moist environments with high humidity.


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Dracaena Compacta

$8.99

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Dracaena Compacta 2" Pot


Dracaena Compacta is made up of tufty foliage. The center of this plant makes a nice cup making it ideal for small frogs and geckos. It is very sturdy and hardy making it an excellent choice for a terrarium. This plant thrives under medium to bright indirect light however it can tolerate moderate to low light conditions.


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Pilea Moon Valley

$12.99

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Pilea Moon Valley 2" Pot


Pilea Moon Valley, also referred to as "Cats Tongue" is a unique small plant that enjoys humid environments. This plant likes bright indirect light.


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Aluminum Plant

$7.99

Aluminum Plant 2" Pot


Aluminum Plants have dark green bushy leaves that are complemented with silver patterning. They enjoy bright indirect light, additional humidity does not need to be provided for this plant unless it is in a dry air climate.


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Nepenthes Alata

$15.99

Nepenthes Alata 2" Pot


Nepenthes Alata is a tropical plant endemic to the Philippines. Like all pitcher plants, it is carnivorous and uses its nectar to attract insects that drown in the pitcher and are digested by the plant.


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Peperomia Rosso

$12.99

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Peperomia Rosso 4" Pot


Peperomia Rosso is best known for the gorgeous red underbelly of its leaves. The upper surface of the pointed leaves is dark green, sometimes with a blush of red, and dark green veins. This plant can tolerate low-bright light and stays relatively small.


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Aglaonema Pink Hybrid

$14.99

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Aglaonema Pink Hybrid 4" Pot.


Aglaonema's is a strikingly beautiful plant that is sure to bring a splash of color to your terrarium. This plant likes bright indirect or filtered light.


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Calathea Lancifolia

$16.99 - $32.99

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Calathea Lancifolia 4" Pot or 6" Pot.


Calathea Lancifolia, also known as the Rattlesnake Plants makes an excellent addition to terrariums. This plant does best in moderate to low light.


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ZZ Plant

$16.99

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ZZ Plant 4" Pot.


ZZ Plants are apart of the Philodendron family. This is the perfect plant to add to your terrarium for tall, grassy looking foliage. This plant thrives in bright indirect light.


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Wandering Jew

$7.99

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Wandering Jew 4" Pot.


Wandering Jew is a Species of Spiderwort originating from South America. The leafs of this plant grow to be about 2 inches in length with shiny silver and purple stripes as well as a rich purple underside. This plant requires bright indirect sun. Keep the soil slightly moist. 


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Ficus Decora Burgundy

$12.99

Ficus Decora Burgundy 4" Pot.


Ficus Decora Burgundy is a an impressive ficus tree. It is very sturdy making it perfect for frogs and geckos. It likes bright indirect light. It will tolerate average humidity environments however it thrives in high humidity.


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Calathea Sanguina

$17.99

Calathea Sanguina 4" Pot.


Calathea Sanguinea are similar in shape to Stromanthe Triostar and are known for their pretty foliage. They like bright, filtered light.


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Hoya Australis

$18.99

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Hoya Australis 4" Pot.


Hoya is a succulent that does well in a wide range of environments. It thrives in bright indirect light with high humidity.


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Umbrella Tree

$12.99

Umbrella Tree 4" Pot


Umbrella Trees are a tropical tree that thrives in tropical and humid environments. This plant is a great choice for smaller animals that love to climb such as Whites Tree Frogs, Day geckos and Mourning Geckos.


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Peperomia Obtusfolia Variegata

$9.99

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Peperomia Obtusfolia Variegata 4" Pot


Peperomia is a low light tolerant, clean air plant. It has thick leaves perfect for small geckos or tree frogs. Peperomia also likes to be lightly misted making it a great choice for such animals.


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Asplenium osaka

$12.99

Asplenium Osaka 4" Pot


Asplenium Osaka is a Japanese Bird Nest Fern. Its center cup can collect water making it a great hiding and bathing area for frogs.


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Peperomia Orba Pixie

$12.99

Peperomia Orba Pixie 4" Pot.


Peperomia Orba Pixie makes a great ground foliage for small animals. It can be sprawled out or kept in a bush shape.


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Calathea Roseopicta Dottie

$6.99

Calathea Roseopicta 'Dottie' 2" Pot.


Calatheas can be used to create a striking contrast in tropical terrariums.


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Pothos Jade

$10.00

Pothos 'Jade' 4" Pot.


Pothos is a plant with thick, waxy, green, heart shaped leaves. Pothos makes a great house plant or terrarium plant. Pothos can climb due to its aerial roots. If your looking for a vining plant for your terrarium pothos is a great choice! This plant prefers bright indirect light however it will tolerate low-light conditions. 


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Marbled Queen Pothos

$14.99

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Marbled Queen Pothos 4" Pot.


Marbled Queen Pothos is a plant with thick, waxy, green, heart shaped leaves with white splashes (marbling). Pothos makes a great house plant or terrarium plant. Pothos can climb due to its aerial roots. If your looking for a vining plant for your terrarium pothos is a great choice! This plant prefers bright indirect light however it will tolerate low-light conditions. 


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Philodendron Xanadu

$23.99

Philodendron Xanadu 6" Pot.


Philodendron Xanadu is a sturdy stemmed Philodendron with large leaves, perfect for small climbing tropical animals.


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Philodendron Domesticum

$150.00

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Philodendron Domesticum *RARE* Rooted Cutting 20+ inches long.


This plant is a water rooted cutting with new leaves starting to grow.This Philodendron is a both easy to care for and stunning plant. It can grow in doors, outdoors and in tropical terrariums. Loves bright indirect light and humidity.


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