With the recent popularity of bio-active terrariums, live plants have become something in constant demand. We stock many different types of live plants to suit different terrarium situations including both desert and rainforest setups.
Dandelions are best known as a common garden weed but rarely known as a plant that both humans and animals can eat. The leaves and epically the flowers are loved by most herbivores.
Lemon Balm is an herb that has a strong scent of lemon when the leaves are touched. This is an edible plant and ideal to feed to a number of exotics, birds and mammals.
Red Veined Sorrel is one of the easiest plants to keep and grow. This plant is edible and ideal for feeding to a number of reptiles, birds and mammals.
Selfheal is an herb and wildflower that has a stunning blue-violet flower. This is an edible plant and ideal to feed to a number of exotics, birds and mammals.
Living Stones are named due to them blending in with the surrounding rocks and pebbles. Looking like a stone prevents this plant from being eaten in the wild.
The Short Leaved Aloe is a robust, clump forming Aloe for dry environments. Plant in well-draining soil and keep the roots slightly damp, requires good light.
The Snake Plant is named due to its appearance; long dark green leaves with lighter bands. Also known as Mother-in-laws Tongue probably because of the sharp point to the leaves.
The Socotra Alow is a robust, clump forming Aloe for dry environments. Plant in well-draining soil and keep the roots slightly damp, requires good light.
The Spider Plant is a great hanging plant, with long, narrow coloured leaves. Very hardy and can tolerate most conditions however should never dry out.
The Warty Gasteria is another desert succulent which can be used in a dry terrarium. They have paired, smooth leaves which gives them a unique appearance.
