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Alocasia amazonica 'Polly'
Elephant's Ear
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 24in | 11-12 | Asia + Eastern Australia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-frequent Expect To Trim Monthly |
Terrestrial / Plant where it's less likely to block light (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
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Special Instructions | |||||
This one can grow upward fairly quickly, but can be easily trimmed to fit many 24in tall & larger enclosures. Prune overgrown leaves at their stem's lowest point before they block too much light from passing through to below. |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Alocasia reginula
Alocasia 'Black Velvet'
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | Avg. ~12in, Max ~20in | 9-11 | SE Asia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Bright, Indirect | Slightly Acidic | Mild, Balanced | Dry slightly between watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
3in Pot
3in Pot
4in Pot
4in Pot
3in Pot
3in Pot
4in Pot
4in Pot
Arthrostemma parvifolium
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 8-16in | Unknown | Mexico, Central America, South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't allow to dry out | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium / High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
/ (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Alsobia dianthiflora
Lace Flower Vine
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 5-6in/ea | 11-12 | Tropical South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 6.0-7.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't overwater | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium/High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial / Vining, Readily spreads (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
3 Plantlets
3 Plantlets
3in Pot
3in Pot
3 Plantlets
3 Plantlets
3in Pot
3in Pot
Calathea lancifolia
Rattlesnake Calathea
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | Up to 30in | 11-12 | South America (Brazil) | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-7.0 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, but don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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 |
Terrestrial / Allow space for vertical growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Ficus benjamina
Weeping Fig
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 50+ Feet! | 11-12 | Asia, Australia, SW Pacific | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to full sun | 6.0-7.5 | Mild, 3:1:2* | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
High Expect To Trim Often |
Terrestrial / Temporary, but can fit for years Plant where it'll have room to grow for awhile |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
* Fertilizer recommendation from NDSU Extension Serviceext link (We don't grow this one in house!)
Ficus benjamina 'Breeze'
Variegated Weeping Fig
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 50+ Feet! | 11-12 | Asia, Australia, SW Pacific | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to full sun | 6.0-7.5 | Mild, 3:1:2* | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
High Expect To Trim Often |
Terrestrial / Temporary, but can fit for years Plant where it'll have room to grow for awhile |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
* Fertilizer recommendation from NDSU Extension Serviceext link (We don't grow this one in house!)
Ficus deltoidea
Mistletoe Fig
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Very Easy | Large, Slow Growing | 10 | Thailand, Malaysia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Broadly Tolerant | 6.0-7.5 | Balanced to Nitrogen-Rich | Allow to dry between watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Plant terrestrially w/room to grow (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Fittonia albivenis
Nerve Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 3-6in High, Spreads | 12 | Tropical South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.0-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial / Plant in foreground & allow to spread (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Red
Red
White
White
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Red
Red
Pink
Pink
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
White
White
Pink
Pink
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Red
Red
White
White
Pink
Pink
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Polka Dot Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 12in+ | 11-12 | Madagascar | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly |
Terrestrial / Flexible plant which tolerates quite a bit! (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
White
White
Red
Red
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
White
White
Pink
Pink
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
Red
Red
Pink
Pink
Grower's Choice Of Color
Grower's Choice Of Color
White
White
Red
Red
Pink
Pink
Maranta leuconeura
Prayer Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 12in | 12 | South America (Brazil) | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Allow to dry slightly before watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly |
Terrestrial / Allow plenty of room to spread (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Erythroneura (Red)
Erythroneura (Red)
Massangeana (Green)
Massangeana (Green)
Erythroneura (Red)
Erythroneura (Red)
Massangeana (Green)
Massangeana (Green)
Philodendron ornatum
Velvet Leaf Philodendron
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit) |
Epiphytic or ABG, V1, or V2 (Substrate Kit or Plant Mounting Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Trailing / Plant high & allow to grow downward (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Platycerium sp.
Staghorn Fern
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Moderate | 36in | 11-12 | SE Asia, Polynesia, SE Australia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | N/A | Mild, balanced | Allow to dry slightly before watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
N/A | N/A Remove once too large |
Epiphyte / Mount on background or decor (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Primulina tamiana
Vietnamese Violet
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Medium | ~3in | 10 | Vietnam | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Strong lighting, but tolerant of medium | 5.5-7.0 | Mild, Balanced | Keep Moist. Don't allow to dry out. | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium-to-High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Extremely infrequent Requires virtually no maintenance. |
Plant terrestrially and allow a 3in space for growth. / (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
3in Pot
3in Pot
Rhaphidophora cryptantha
Shingle Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy / Medium / Difficult | Size Sample | Zone Sample | Endemic Example | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Lighting Sample | pH Sample | Nutrient Sample | Water Sample | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Low / Medium / High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
/ (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
6in Clipping
6in Clipping
3in Pot
3in Pot
6in Clipping
6in Clipping
3in Pot
3in Pot
Rhipsalis ewaldiana
Mistletoe Cactus
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Medium | Trailing (16in+) | 11 | South America (Brazil) | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial to full shade | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep soil moist but airy | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium/High* (Any Lighting Kit) |
Mount epiphytically, or plant terrestrially using any Substrate Kit (ABG, V1, or V2) |
Rare Expect To Trim 1-2X/Year |
Plant high, allow to grow downward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Saintpaulia ionantha
African Violet
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 9in | 11-12 | Tanzania | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial to full shade | 5.5-6.5 | Balanced | Keep soil moist but airy | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Low (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Infrequent Prune spent flowers |
Terrestrial (See note below!) |
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Special Notes | |||||
African Violets have always been a popular vivarium plant for first-time setups, but there are more appropriate options. Building an enclosure? Check out Alsobia dianthifolia, Saxafraga sarmentosa, or terrarium appropriate Begonias. |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Solanum uleanum
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Medium | Vining / Scandent | 10 | Endemic Example | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Low-to-Medium | 5.5-7.0 | Mild, Balanced | Keep moist in well-draining substrate | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Low-To-Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Infrequent Expect To Trim Only Once Mature |
Scandent. Plant near backgrounds and allow to grow upward. (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla Orchid
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 10'+ | 11 | Central + South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Filtered sunlight | N/A (Epiphyte) | Mild, balanced | Allow to dry slightly before watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Epiphytic, but can be planted terrestrially (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
ZZ Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 24in | 10-11 | Africa | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 6.0-7.0 | Ultra-Mild, balanced | Widely tolerant | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Depends on enclosure size Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial / Grows upward slowly over time (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
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Alocasia amazonica 'Polly'
Elephant's Ear
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 24in | 11-12 | Asia + Eastern Australia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-frequent Expect To Trim Monthly |
Terrestrial / Plant where it's less likely to block light (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
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Special Instructions | |||||
This one can grow upward fairly quickly, but can be easily trimmed to fit many 24in tall & larger enclosures. Prune overgrown leaves at their stem's lowest point before they block too much light from passing through to below. |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Alocasia reginula
Alocasia 'Black Velvet'
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | Avg. ~12in, Max ~20in | 9-11 | SE Asia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Bright, Indirect | Slightly Acidic | Mild, Balanced | Dry slightly between watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Alsobia dianthiflora
Lace Flower Vine
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 5-6in/ea | 11-12 | Tropical South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 6.0-7.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't overwater | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium/High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial / Vining, Readily spreads (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Arthrostemma parvifolium
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 8-16in | Unknown | Mexico, Central America, South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't allow to dry out | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium / High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
/ (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Calathea lancifolia
Rattlesnake Calathea
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | Up to 30in | 11-12 | South America (Brazil) | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-7.0 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, but don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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 |
Terrestrial / Allow space for vertical growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Ficus benjamina
Weeping Fig
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 50+ Feet! | 11-12 | Asia, Australia, SW Pacific | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to full sun | 6.0-7.5 | Mild, 3:1:2* | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
High Expect To Trim Often |
Terrestrial / Temporary, but can fit for years Plant where it'll have room to grow for awhile |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
* Fertilizer recommendation from NDSU Extension Serviceext link (We don't grow this one in house!)
Ficus benjamina 'Breeze'
Variegated Weeping Fig
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 50+ Feet! | 11-12 | Asia, Australia, SW Pacific | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to full sun | 6.0-7.5 | Mild, 3:1:2* | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
High Expect To Trim Often |
Terrestrial / Temporary, but can fit for years Plant where it'll have room to grow for awhile |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
* Fertilizer recommendation from NDSU Extension Serviceext link (We don't grow this one in house!)
Ficus deltoidea
Mistletoe Fig
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Very Easy | Large, Slow Growing | 10 | Thailand, Malaysia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Broadly Tolerant | 6.0-7.5 | Balanced to Nitrogen-Rich | Allow to dry between watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Plant terrestrially w/room to grow (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Fittonia albivenis
Nerve Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 3-6in High, Spreads | 12 | Tropical South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.0-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial / Plant in foreground & allow to spread (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Polka Dot Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 12in+ | 11-12 | Madagascar | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep moist, don't over-water | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly |
Terrestrial / Flexible plant which tolerates quite a bit! (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Maranta leuconeura
Prayer Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 12in | 12 | South America (Brazil) | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Allow to dry slightly before watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly |
Terrestrial / Allow plenty of room to spread (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Philodendron 'Autumn'
Autumn Philodendron
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 36in | 11 | N/A (Hybrid) | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Allow to dry slightly before watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Depends on enclosure size Expect To Trim Occasionally |
Terrestrial / Leave plenty of room for slow growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Platycerium sp.
Staghorn Fern
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Moderate | 36in | 11-12 | SE Asia, Polynesia, SE Australia | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | N/A | Mild, balanced | Allow to dry slightly before watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Average (Any Lighting Kit) |
N/A | N/A Remove once too large |
Epiphyte / Mount on background or decor (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Rhaphidophora cryptantha
Shingle Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Moderate | 8in+ (Shingling) | Tropical Asia, Africa | |||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Filtered Sunlight | 5.5-6.5 | Balanced | Keep humid, mist daily | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium-High (Any LED Lighting Kit) |
Epiphytic or ABG, V1, or V2 (Substrate Kit or Plant Mounting Kit) |
Rare Requires little trimming |
Epiphyic / Plant low & allow to climb a surface (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Primulina tamiana
Vietnamese Violet
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Medium | ~3in | 10 | Vietnam | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Strong lighting, but tolerant of medium | 5.5-7.0 | Mild, Balanced | Keep Moist. Don't allow to dry out. | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium-to-High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Extremely infrequent Requires virtually no maintenance. |
Plant terrestrially and allow a 3in space for growth. / (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Rhipsalis ewaldiana
Mistletoe Cactus
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Medium | Trailing (16in+) | 11 | South America (Brazil) | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial to full shade | 5.5-6.5 | Mild, balanced | Keep soil moist but airy | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Medium/High* (Any Lighting Kit) |
Mount epiphytically, or plant terrestrially using any Substrate Kit (ABG, V1, or V2) |
Rare Expect To Trim 1-2X/Year |
Plant high, allow to grow downward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Saintpaulia ionantha
African Violet
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 9in | 11-12 | Tanzania | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial to full shade | 5.5-6.5 | Balanced | Keep soil moist but airy | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Low (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Infrequent Prune spent flowers |
Terrestrial (See note below!) |
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Special Notes | |||||
African Violets have always been a popular vivarium plant for first-time setups, but there are more appropriate options. Building an enclosure? Check out Alsobia dianthifolia, Saxafraga sarmentosa, or terrarium appropriate Begonias. |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Solanum uleanum
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Medium | Vining / Scandent | 10 | Endemic Example | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Low-to-Medium | 5.5-7.0 | Mild, Balanced | Keep moist in well-draining substrate | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Low-To-Medium (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Infrequent Expect To Trim Only Once Mature |
Scandent. Plant near backgrounds and allow to grow upward. (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla Orchid
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Average | 10'+ | 11 | Central + South America | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Filtered sunlight | N/A (Epiphyte) | Mild, balanced | Allow to dry slightly before watering | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
High (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Semi-frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Epiphytic, but can be planted terrestrially (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
ZZ Plant
▾ General Plant Info ▾ | |||||
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Difficulty | Adult Size | USDA Zone | Endemic Region(s) | ||
Easy | 24in | 10-11 | Africa | ||
Lighting | Soil pH | Nutrients | Water | ||
Partial shade to filtered sun | 6.0-7.0 | Ultra-Mild, balanced | Widely tolerant | ||
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾ | |||||
Vivarium Lighting | Vivarium Substrate | Vivarium Maintenance | Vivarium Placement | ||
Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit) |
ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit) |
Depends on enclosure size Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly |
Terrestrial / Grows upward slowly over time (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!) |
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.