Species: Peperonis Serpens
Native to: Caribbean, Central and South America and Africa
Temperature preferences: 65 to 75 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Moderate, even moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Peperonis Serpens is a creeping plant with heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are a beautiful green with a slight sheen to them.To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 5 leaves and established roots.
Species: Soleirolia soleirolii
Other Names: Baby's Tears, Angel's Tears, Corsican Carpet, Irish Moss, Japanese Moss, Paddys Wig, Mind-Your-Own-Business
Native to: Mediterranean
Temperature preferences: 60 to 75 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Consistently moist, not waterlogged
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Baby's Tears is a low growing evergreen. It thrives in bright, indirect light and consistently moist with well-draining soil.
To propagate remove plant by the roots, carefully separate the roots and plants into a new plant.
Highlights:
Full coverage
Slow growing and spreading
Great for ground cover
Terrestrial
Shipped Size: A separation with established roots.
Species: Ficus thunbergii
Other Names: Ficus pumila var. quercifolia, Oak Leaf Creeping Fig, String of Frogs
Native to: East Asia
Temperature preferences: 60 to 80 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Consistently moist
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Ficus thunbergii like bright indirect light, keep soil moist but not waterlogged. The slow growing of Ficus thunbergii makes it the perfect species to plant on the top of a background to fill in the habitat.
To establish a cutting, simply put the underside of the vine in contact with a layer of sphagnum around it, requires high humidity.
Highlights:
Leaves are shaped like miniature oak leaves
Slow growing and spreading (horizontal and vertical)
Great for backgrounds
Epiphytic
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 7 leaves and established roots.
Species: Fittonia albivenis
Other Names: Fittonia argyroneura, Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant, Jewel Plant, Silver Nerve, Silver Nerve Plant, Silver Threads
Native to: South America, specifically Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Brazil
Temperature preferences: 60 to 80 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Consistently moist, not waterlogged
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Nerve plant has dark green leaves with yellow/white veins. The leaves are soft with a slight velvet texture. The Nerve Plant is a creeping plant that is used for ground cover. It makes any inhabitant pop.
To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Highlights:
Leaves are green with yellow/white veining
Does well with dart frogs
Fast growing and spreading
Terrestrial
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 7 leaves and established roots.
Species: Pellionia repens (Watermelon Begonia)
Other Names: Watermelon Begonia, Trailing Watermelon Begonia, Pellionia daveauana, Elatostema daveauanum, Sisik Naga
Native to: Broad area from Southern China to Indonesia
Temperature preferences: 65 to 75 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Moderate, even moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Pellionia repens is known for its striking resemblance to a watermelon rind. The elongated leaves are a variety of green and silver variegation. This is a low-growing, trailing plant that adds a beautiful color in any habitat.
To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Highlights:
Leaves have a variety of color
Fast growing and spreading
Small inconspicuous flowers, greenish-white
Terrestrial
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 7 leaves and established roots.
Species: Rhizomatous Begonia 'soli-mutata'
Common Name: Wax Begonia
Native to: Brazil
Temperature preferences: 65 to 80 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Moderate, even moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Rhizomatous Begonias have thick, fleshy roots. They are grown for their leaves rather than flowers. These begonia leaves have a fuzzy texture to them. They will produce small white flowers when they bloom.To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Highlights:
Leaves have a fuzzy texture
Fast growing and spreading
White flowers
Deep green
Terrestrial
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 7 leaves and established roots.
Species: Tradescantia Zebrina
Common Name: Inch Plant, Wandering Dude, Spiderwort
Native to: Mexico and Central America
Temperature preferences: 65 to 80 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Moderate, even moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: The inch plant is a must in any habitat. It is easy to grow and fill in any empty spots. Inhabitants will pop against this bright leaves. The leaves are a beautiful green, silver, and purple.To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Highlights:
Leaves have a fuzzy texture
Fast growing and spreading
White flowers
Deep green
Terrestrial
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 4 leaves and established roots.
Species: Solanum sp. 'Ecuador'
Native to: Ecuador
Temperature preferences: Warm to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic or Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Solanum sp. 'Ecuador' is a vine that is an easy to grow terrarium species. The vine adds interest to any habitat. It will climb along the ground or up towards the light. As a young plant, the leaves are small at less than an inch. Solanum sp. 'Ecuador' grows best with higher humidity. To establish a cutting, simply place on a bed of moist sphagnum and give it medium to high light and keep it humid. This species establishes easily and will grow rapidly.
Highlights:
Vine
Fast growing
Deep Green with bright green veining
Terrestrial and Air plant
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 10 leaves.
Species: Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'
Native to: Central and South America
Temperature preferences: 65 to 80 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Moderate, even moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: 'Moon Valley' has a more upright growth. 'Moon Valley' has wide textured leaves that are dark green on the inside and bright green around the outside. The leaves have bronze colored veins. To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 5 leaves and established roots.
Species: Marcgravia
Native to: Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America
Temperature preferences: Warm to cool growing
Water preferences: Frequent watering
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Marcgravia is a beautiful plant with a variety shades of green leaves. Marcgravia is a slow to moderate growing plant that will grow towards the light. It will spread and look wonderful in any habitat.
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 6 leaves.