Terrarium & Paludarium Plants

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Terrascaping, the art of terrarium design, is a world in which plants play the main role. They are the ones who breathe life and soul into a terrarium. Various plant categories such as sit-up plants, soil plants, woods, carnivores, climbing plants, mosses, rarities, rheophytes, swamp plants and succulents offer endless opportunities to create unique landscapes. Each category has its specifics and requirements that must be understood and respected. Epiphytes - Epiphytes, are plants that grow on other plants without depriving them of nutrients. In this category there are plants such as the Tillandsia, which hold on to rocks and branches with their airy roots. You need high humidity and indirect light to thrive. In the world of sit-up plants, the Neoregelia 'Fireball' stands out, a species of bromelia, which sets color accents with its bright red leaves. Perfect for high humidity and indirect light. The Tillandsia usneoides, also known as Spanish moss, offers a mystical aura with its hanging, silver-green threads. The Wallisia cyanea (formerly Tillandsia) with its wide leaves and the striking flower is a real eye-catcher and is ideal for semi-shaded places. Soil Plants - form the basis of every terrascape. They provide a vibrant underworld of mosses and ferns, which is not only beautiful to look at, but also regulates moisture and provides shelter to the soil inhabitants. Popular soil plants are, for example, the fern nephrolepis exaltata or the jewel orchidee. The Cryptanthus bivitatus species, also called Earth stars, adorn the floor with their star-shaped leaves in different color variants from brown to pink to red. The Maranta leuconeura, known for its eye-catching leaf drawings, blends harmoniously into the substrate and prefers even moisture. Goeppertia orbifolia (formerly Calathea) inspires with its large, round leaves and is a real moisture lover. Woods - such as small trees or shrubs give the Terrascape height and structure. They can serve as a climbing aid fo