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Small Begonias For Terrariums & Live Vivariums

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General Begonia Info

General Begonia Info
Begonia is a massive genus of plants containing over 1800 species and many man-made cultivars/hybrids. Most Begonias are widely distributed throughout tropical & subtropical environments in Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. There is a tremendous degree of variation between species, and there's no easy way for us to summarize it all here while doing the complexity of the genre any justice. Check out Wikipedia's Begonia Page^{ext link} for a good place to start, if you'd like to get into some of the details. There are a ton of beautiful Begonias available on the horticultural market, but the majority of those found in typical plant nurseries & garden centers are larger species which are best kept as ornamental houseplants. With that in mind, we always do our best to offer small & miniature species which are appropriate for terrariums.

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About Our Begonias

Begonias At NEHERP
We work with a handful of smaller-growing rhizomatous, trailing, and rex Begonias which are appropriate for use within terrariums. We are actively looking for new terrarium appropriate species, so please let us know if you've got anything available which we don't yet work with! Our growing conditions & propagation methods vary depending on the specific species, so it's best to check out the description of each plant below for specific details.

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Plant Size Info

Potted Plants:

Plant nurseries roughly categorize their plants by pot size, and a plant is made available once it has mostly filled out it's container. Generally speaking, a 4in potted plant is roughly twice the size of a 3in pot, and a 3in potted plant is typically twice the size of a 2in pot. Needless to say, we do our best to offer big & healthy plants which were categorized honestly, and are representative of the photos we've got listed on the site. Every potted plant we sell is shipped bare root, and the root ball of the plant is carefully wrapped in paper towels before it's placed back into it's cleaned pot for shipping. From there, it's wrapped in clean brown packing paper and labeled with it's species before shipping.

Live Mats:

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We're proud to offer a brand new way to order plants, and we're loving the results so far. Our Live Mats are grown with plenty of light & the ideal amount of moisture required to form a dense mat. Before shipping, each section is gently separated from it's sealed container, rinsed free of excess potting soil, and carefully placed in a partially inflated airtight bag. Depending on the specific plant, live mats can planted terrestrially or attached to a background to grow epiphytically. These are exceptionally dense portions of plants, so a little can go a long way!

Rooted Portions:

Some plants we grow are offered in rooted portions, which are slightly smaller portions than would typically be included in a 3in pot. The length and overall portion size depends on the species being offered, but these do include a portion of the root system for easy planting & fast acclimation. When it comes time to ship, we'll carefully separate the portion from it's mother plant, rinse the roots free of potting soil, and carefully wrap the roots in a ball of moist paper towels. From there, the plant is wrapped in clean brown packing paper and labeled with it's species before shipping.

Clippings:

Clippings are the smallest size portion of what we offer. Depending on the species, clippings may or may not include small attached roots. Plants we sell as clippings are typically epiphytic in nature, meaning they'll grow without soil on the surface of another plant (or wood decor, backgrounds, etc). The difficulty in planting clippings depends entirely on the species, so don't hesitate to ask before ordering if you are curious. When it comes time to ship, we carefully clean, wrap, and seal our clippings in partially filled bags to ensure the safest transit possible. Like everything else we sell, these are individually labeled with ID.

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Begonia bowerae

Eyelash Begonia

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A hard to find rhizomatous Begonia that thrives in higher humidity. Bright red coloration and stiff (not sharp) haris run up the petioles of this plant, making it hard to miss. The leaves are green & dark green from above, with red & green coloration underneath. We consider this one a slow growing fairly small variety. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

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Difficulty	Mature Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Average	6-12in	11	Tropical Mexico
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial Shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow 360° space for growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

USDA Zone ratings are listed on the conservative side. To learn more, visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.

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Begonia foliosa

Fern Leaf Begonia

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A small-leaved trailing variety of Begonia which is native to Colombia and Venezuela. In our experience, this species is easy & quick to grow. Begonia foliosa tolerates a fair amount of light, with the brighter red coloration happening in brighter conditions. This plant can be mounted to trail downward, or will simply creep around & upward if grown in a vivarium's substrate. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	Up to 36in	12	South America (Colombia & Venezuela)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial Shade	5.5-6.5	Balanced	Keep moist, not dry tolerant
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low/Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Occasional Expect To Trim Monthly	Trailing / Plant high & allow to grow downward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia Hybrid: 'Black Fancy'

Begonia 'Black Fancy'

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A larger rhizomatous hybrid Begonia with unusual dark colored foliage. We offer these around 6in tall, and they'll grow up to around 16in or so. Recommended as a houseplant, or for use in larger enclosures where it's size would be appropriate. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	16-18in	12	N/A - Hybrid
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Sun to partial shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent (Depends on enclosure size!)	Terrestrial / Allow room to grow in direct light (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia Hybrid: 'Kit Kat'

Begonia 'Kit Kat'

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A beautiful miniature rhizomatous hybrid. Petioles are red, and leaves are dark green with funky light green splotches along the egdes & center. Easy, small, and beautiful! The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	8in	12	Hybrid
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Sun to partial shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium/High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent (Depends on enclosure size)	Terrestrial / Plant in direct light (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia Hybrid: 'Little Darling'

Begonia 'Little Darling'

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This miniature rhizomatous Begonia is a hybrid of Begonia 'Burgundy Queen" + Begonia bowerae. It is a fairly forgiving variety which seems to thrive in a fairly wide range of conditions. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	8in	12	Hybrid of B. 'Burgundy Queen" + B. bowerae
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Sun to partial shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average/High (Any LED Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Middle-to-Back (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia Hybrid: 'Tiny Gem'

Begonia 'Tiny Gem'

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Begonia 'Tiny Gem' is a small cultivar with bold green leaves and bright pink flowers. Leaf color seems to start bright green and fade to a darker hue with maturity, and especially in lower light conditions. It stays fairly low before trailing outward, and is easily pruned to fit most terrariums.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	6-8in Tall + Trailing	12	Hybrid
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Sun to partial shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium/High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent (Depends on enclosure size)	Terrestrial / Plant in direct light (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia rajah

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The pictures say it all. This is one of our favorite Begonias for terrariums, and it's slow growing & low-growing nature make it an awesome choice for a variety of enclosure styles. It's a rhizomatous species which rarely exceeds 6-7in in height. It's leaves can slowly grow to around 4in across, so be sure to allow it plenty of room to grow. The fragile leaves have a bumpy texture to them, and new growth is typically a brighter red color when grown in ideal conditions. This one requires especially quick draining soil, and shouldn't be allowed to stay wet for long. The flowers (fairly infrequent) are bright pink with a yellow center.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Medium	6-7in	11	Asia (Malaysia)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-6.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average/High (Any LED Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial, rhizomatous (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia rex Hybrid: 'Froggy'

Begonia rex 'Froggy'

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An awesome & uncommon small growing rhizomatous hybrid. Petioles have rigid (soft) hairs, and leaves are bright green with darker green splotches along the outer surface. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in	12	Hybrid
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Sun to partial shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium/High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent (Depends on enclosure size)	Terrestrial / Plant in direct light (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia manaus

Begonia 'U002'

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A small-growing trailing Begonia with great coloration & excellent growth patterns for terrariums. A hybrid of Begonia thelmae & Begonia soli-mutata. Benefits from air movement and high humidity. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Moderately difficult	8-12in	12	Hybrid: B. thelmae X soli-mutata Parent species are South American (Brazil)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial Shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist & humid
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Trailing / Plant high & allow to grow downward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia masoniana

Iron Cross Begonia

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A reasonably small-growing rhizomatous Begonia with interesting leaf texture, great coloration & excellent growth patterns for terrariums. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Mature Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Average	12-14in	12	Asia (China, India, Vietnam)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Sun to Partial Shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist but don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow 360° space for growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia soli-mutata

Sun Tan Begonia

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Begonia soli-mutata is a beautiful, common, and popular plant for collectors & enthusiasts alike. This plant makes a great "first time" Begonia thanks to it's forgiving nature, beautiful coloration, and easy to maintain growth pattern. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	14-18in	12	South America (Brazil)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Sun to Partial Shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average/High (Any LED Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow 360° space for growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia thelmae

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A fairly rare scandent Begonia that's extremely popular due to it's awesome growth pattern, beautiful coloration, and ability to thrive in humid vivarium conditions. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Moderate	12in	12	South America (Brazil)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial Shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Sensitive to over-saturation
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low/Medium (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Scandent but flexible / Prefers to grow upward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Begonia withlacoochee

Bridalveil Begonia

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A trailing begonia which seems to flower fairly frequently. The tops of the leaves are green with visibly lighter veins, while the undersides are a bright red. The pictured plant is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	18-24in	12	South America (Brazil)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial to full shade	6.0-7.5	Balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Bi-Monthly	Trailing / Plant high & allow to grow downward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Saxifraga sarmentosa

Strawberry Begonia

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This great looking plant is actually a member of the Saxifraga family, despite it's common "Begonia" name. A medium sized terrarium plant, Strawberry begonias sprout cascading plantlets that will root themselves and grow. Each plantlet can be cut & repotted to grow into another plant. If planted high in an enclosure, the plantlets will drape down towards the substrate for a great "overgrown" look. A very forgiving plant. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	6-12in	7a	Asia (China, Japan, SK)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial to full shade	6.5-8.5	Balanced	Average, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low/Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly Once Est.	Terr. Or Background / Spreads once established (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Saxifraga sarmentosa 'Variegated'

Variegated Strawberry Begonia

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The variegated variety of the more common Strawberry begonia. This isn't a true begonia, but a member of the Saxifraga family. A medium sized terrarium plant, Variegated Strawberry Begonias sprout cascading plantlets that will root themselves and grow. Each plantlet can be cut & repotted to grow into another plant. If planted high in an enclosure, the plantlets will drape down towards the substrate for a great "overgrown" look. A very forgiving plant. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	6-12in	7a	Asia (China, Japan, SK)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial to full shade	6.5-8.5	Balanced	Average, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low/Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly Once Est.	Terr. Or Background / Spreads once established (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Plant Pack: Begonia Assortment

A grower's choice assortment of healthy Begonia plants

Begonia Terrarium Plant Plant - Best Begonias For Terrariums

Images for illustrative purposes only. Your mix may vary, and could include plants not currently listed.

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Our terrarium plant packs feature some of our best prices on assortments of high quality Begonias. They make an awesome sampler or starter plant pack for terrariums, vivariums, or even to start a collection. All plants in this assortment will be 3in pots, or well established rooted/rhizome portions of proportionate size. The plants we include are likely to be found on this page, and some may be listed in the "Sold Out/Reserved" section below. Unlisted terrarium appropriate varieties are less likely, but may be included depending on our availability. There will be no repeat species included in 3-5 packs, and we'll do our best to include a great looking variety. Duplicate species are likely if more than 7 plants are ordered. Only true Begonias will be sent. (No Saxifraga, etc) All NEHERP plant packs require a minimum average of 55% relative humidity.

Full disclosure: Sorry, but we can't afford to offer the rare ($25-$40+) varieties like Begonia amphioxus, Begonia pteridiformis, and Begonia rajah in these discount packs!

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Remaining plants in this category are sold out or reserved

We've got a bunch growing out now which should be available soon!

Only a small fraction of the plants we grow are available at any given time. The majority of plants we sell are shipped in our discounted Vivarium Plant Packs, and we often reserve "low availability" plants for those kits.
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