Rare & Tropical Terrarium Plants
Shop rare tropical plants for terrariums, vivariums, paludariums, and bioactive enclosures. A specialty catalog of understory species and miniature climbers.
“My focus is on rare tropical understory plants such as Sonerila, Marcgravia, Selaginella, and Labisia, best grown in terrariums, vivariums, and humidity cabinets. Every specimen in our catalog is seed grown, taken as a cutting, or divided from healthy mother plants in our greenhouse in Palm Bay, Florida. We ship to growers across the United States.”
Featured Genera
A few of the genera we focus on most. Each links to current availability.
Marcgravia
Climbing canopy hemiepiphytes
Shingling juvenile growth and dramatic adult forms; prized for vivarium walls.
Browse Marcgravia →
Sonerila
Jewels of the forest floor
Iridescent leaf patterning in metallic silvers, deep velvets, and purples; understory specialists.
Browse Sonerila →
Selaginella
Living fossil club mosses
Ancient lycophytes with intricate frond architecture; perfect for shaded terrarium foregrounds.
Browse Selaginella →
Labisia
Velvet understory rosettes of Malesia
Textured, often silver-marked foliage on compact rosettes; understory specialists for humid terrarium floors.
Browse Labisia →Habitat & Environment
Important: The species in this collection are high-humidity specialists. To thrive, most require the stable microclimate of a terrarium, vivarium, or humidity cabinet and may have specific airflow requirements. Please review the environmental details in each listing before purchasing.
Propagation Guide
Most require high-humidity conditions to successfully root and establish. To ensure the best success with your new cuttings, I recommend the following:
Shipping Methods
Shipping to US locations only.
Note: We may change the shipping method at our expense on certain species.
Fulfillment & Care
Heat packs and insulation are included at no cost for overnight or 2-day air if needed.