VIVARIUM PLANTS

Air plants, also known as Tillandsia, are very intriguing vivarium plants to work with and are fun for all levels of enthusiasts. These types of plants come in a range of sizes and can almost be mounted anywhere and in any direction. Use these easy-going plants to achieve inventive or simplistic scenery.

Bromeliads are very hardy tropical air plants. This foliage is much better suited for extremely humid environments and grows larger than most tillandsias. You can find bromeliads in just as many sizes as well as colors. Use these easy-going plants to add character and liveliness to vivariums with more aquatic features than a traditional terrarium.

Aquatic plants are a unique choice for aquariums, as they can provide numerous benefits, such as supplying oxygen to aquarium inhabitants, helping stabilize water chemistry, and preventing soil erosion. These kinds of vivarium plants are also a great way to add aesthetic appeal to any aquarium set–up. Be sure to select the right species for your aquarium setup, as some require more care and attention than others.

Cacti and succulents offer a rare opportunity to take desert-themed setups in a realistic direction. These types of vivarium plants help deliver the visual appearance of an arid ecosystem. Use these types of plants if you are looking for colorful, vibrant foliage that requires very low maintenance.

If you’re looking to spruce up your terrarium with some of the most impressive plants, then our carnivorous plant selection is for you. Feeding these vivarium plants can be a fun and rewarding experience, and with a little care, your terrarium can become a full-fledged ecosystem.

Floating plants provide an opportunity to add a unique layer of beauty and movement to your aquatic enclosures. These vivarium plants float on the surface of the water and are known for their ability to effectively filter the tank water and improve water clarity. These plants are easy to care for and do not require full sunlight or a complex nutrient system to survive.

Marginal plants are ideal for creating a peaceful bridge between land and water. These vivarium plants provide a lot of opportunities for landscape customization because they typically have tall stems that reach up to the surface of the water. Marginal plants often provide a natural hiding spot for fish and other aquatic pet species.

Mosses are essential to every kind of enclosure. These types of vivarium plants help bridge the gap between foreground vegetation and hardscape pieces. When deciding on carpeting plants like moss, choose flora that not only shares similar requirements to the rest of the plants… But also blend the general theme of the tank together nicely.

Ferns can be another key asset to a tank. These types of vivarium plants make up the bulk of the setup and play a vital role in the creation of density. There is a wide range of ferns that can thrive in just about any type of environment. Consider adding this kind of flora to your enclosure to eliminate empty space and provide additional shelter for shy inhabitants.

Orchids are becoming an interesting focal plant to add to vivariums. These types of plants come in a beautiful array of vibrant colors and their blooms can be quite the reward. Consider adding this kind of vivarium foliage to your enclosure if you really want to set your tank apart from the rest.

Small Pond Plants are the perfect way to recreate miniature ponds. They can act as hiding spots for larger and more timid aquarium inhabitants, and many pond plants also provide filtration benefits such as oxygenating the water and absorbing excessive nitrate. They come in stunning varieties, each of which can bring an added layer of beauty to any indoor or outdoor tank.

Tropical plants are specifically adapted for a humid, warm terrarium environment. These types of plants offer a unique opportunity to recreate a jungle or rainforest type of ecosystem. Where many publishers might consider any random list of vivarium plants tropical… We went above and beyond to curate a list of true equatorial plants.

Vines are vivarium plants that climb or trail around the enclosure. These types of plants offer the possibility to vertically scape the vivarium. Adding a vine plant of any type will visually enhance the environment in a very natural way. They will easily latch onto backgrounds and work their way upward or drape off cliffs offering depth to shallow tanks.