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Plants that don't easily fit into our other categories

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Plants are categorized here when they don't easily fit elsewhere in our store. Some of these might be most most appropriate as a funky or interesting houseplant, whereas others are totally terrarium appropriate, so be sure to check the descriptions before making a selection! We do our best to grow every plant we can in-house, and that's the case with the majority of species on this page. A few which are too big for us to grow in-house are fastidiously hand-picked in person by our staff from a local family owned nursery we've been working with since we opened for business. We take our responsibility to provide the absolute highest quality plants seriously, and we're confident that you'll love the plants you receive!

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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:

Healthy Background Plants For Terrariums

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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Alocasia amazonica 'Polly'

Elephant's Ear

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An awesome broad leafed Aroid that makes a great houseplant, or addition to taller enclosures. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

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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
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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 Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrial / Plant where it's less likely to block light (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)
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.

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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Alsobia dianthiflora

Lace Flower Vine

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Alsobia dianthiflora is a fairly quick-growing terrestrial Gesneriad with interesting white flowers. Even at a fairly small size the plant may throw multiple stolons which will grow plantlets that can either be allowed to grow in, or removed/replanted.

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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
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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!)

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Calathea lancifolia

Rattlesnake Calathea

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This species is a relative of the more common prayer plant (maranta), and is native to tropical Brazil. The boldly patterned & rippled leaves are bright green & dark green on top, and a shade of purple/pink on the undersides. As a houseplant, these do great grown in any decorative pot, and prefer partial shade & moist soil. Over time, we've had these slowly grow to fill 8in pots with awesome visual impact. In a terrarium, these larger plants are typically only recommended for taller enclosures, although they are fairly easy to trim-down when necessary. If allowed to, these can grow up to 24-30in tall, although we usually ship them at only 6-12in. The leaves are not strong enough to support larger species (Crested/Gargoyle) climbing on them, but the plants will withstand being housed with similarly sized animals. This plant is also a great match for dart frogs, tree frogs, and micro geckos. The plant pictured is growing in a 3in pot.

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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
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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	Terrestrial / Allow space for vertical growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Ficus benjamina

Weeping Fig

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Weeping Fig trees are a popular houseplant which has become a favorite among Chameleon enthusiasts for it's large, strong branches. For terrarium applications, we'd expect to plan for the tree to grow slowly. Once it outgrows the enclosure, it can always be rinsed off & used as a houseplant, or even as an out-of-terrarium perch area if your animal(s) are well behaved and supervised! We ship these anywhere from 14-18in+ tall. Some may be considerably taller. The pictured plant is growing in a 6in pot. Plants we ship may be in either 4 or 6in pots, depending what we've got on hand.

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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
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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

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Ficus benjamina 'Breeze'

Variegated Weeping Fig

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Weeping Fig trees are a popular houseplant which has become a favorite among Chameleon enthusiasts for it's large, strong branches. This is identical to the traditional (green) variety, only with variegation in the leaves. For terrarium applications, we'd expect to plan for the tree to grow slowly. Once it outgrows the enclosure, it can always be rinsed off & used as a houseplant, or even as an out-of-terrarium perch area if your animal(s) are well behaved and supervised! We ship these anywhere from 10-14in+ tall. Some may be considerably taller. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot. Plants we ship may be in either 4 or 6in pots, depending what we've got on hand.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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

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Fittonia albivenis

Nerve Plant

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A terrestrial plant with boldly outlined veins running across the top of each leaf. We currently grow three cultivars (pictured above), with each having identical growth habits. Fittonia grows in a nice looking spreading habit, and usually stays under 6" tall.

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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
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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 Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Plant in foreground & allow to spread (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Hedera helix

Traditional ivy in both Green & Variegated cultivars

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One of the most common types of houseplants. Ivy will grip to backgrounds, decor items, and more. More tolerant of lower humidity compared to other vining/trailing plants we carry. Available in common green and variegated varieties. Plant in a well-draining soil/substrate that's allowed to dry partially between watering. The plants pictured are growing in 3in pots.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	Vine (20+ft)	4-9	Europe, Asia
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to full sun	5.5-7.0	Balanced	Allow to dry slightly before watering
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low to High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrially Planted Vine (See note below!)
Special Notes
We recommend this plant for live vivariums in only a few situations, and primarily when creating a temperate environment. If you are building a tropical or fairly humid (65%+ R/H) enclosure, there are some better looking options you could consider. Check out our Vines & Trailing Plants page for a bunch of higher-end (but not especially expensive!) alternatives.

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Hypoestes phyllostachya

Polka Dot Plant

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Native to tropical Madagascar, this works as both a ground cover and/or a trailing plant. A great choice for vivariums, and is very easy to grow. We grow the red, white, and pink cultivars of this plant in limited volume. This plant can handle larger inhabitants walking on it without doing much damage, and is also delicate enough for use with smaller species. While it can grow to a fairly large size, it's very easy to trim in an enclosed setting. Grows great in a variety of conditions.

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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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to grow out soon. If ordeWhite today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.

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Ludisia discolor

Jewel Orchid

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This unusual terrestrial orchid has features dark leaves with a matte velvet texture. Visible vein structures on each leaf face are typically red in color when grown in ideal conditions. This species prefers shaded & humid conditions. Flowers occur most commonly in more mature plants, and form on tall columns. If a Ludisia discolor plant flowers in your terrarium, be sure not to mist the flower directly to extend it's lifespan. The plant pictured is growing in a 3in pot.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Medium	Size Sample	Zone Sample	Endemic Example
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Lighting Sample	pH Sample	Mild, balanced, bi-weekly	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Quarterly Or Less	Terrestrial / (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Macodes petola

Jewel Orchid

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One of the most sought-after & beautiful Jewel Orchids on the market. It's spectacular lightning-look foliage pattern actually sparkles under bright lighting. No picture can do this plant justice compared to seeing it in person. Sold well started in 2" net pots. We've had the best luck growing these under bright lighting, in high humidity, with well-draining soil kept moist.

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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium-High (Any Lighting Kit)	Leaf Litter, ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly/Quarterly	Terrestrial or Epiphytic Plant in top 1/2in of substrate/leaf litter for best results

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Maranta leuconeura

Prayer Plant

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An attractive flowering plant with bold patterning on it's leaves. Great for use as a houseplant, or in larger terrariums. This plant can be deceptively fragile, and it's not a great choice for being kept in enclosures housing especially large inhabitants. Maranta's leaves point upwards like praying hands, earning it's name the "prayer plant"! For now, only Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura' is ready to sell, but we'll have some of the 'Massangeana' cultivar growing out soon.For now, only Maranta leuconeura 'Massangeana' is ready to sell, but we'll have some of the 'Erythroneura' cultivar growing out soon.Both the 'Erythroneura' (red) and 'Massangeana' (green) cultivars are available now. Plants shown are growing in 3in pots.

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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
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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!)

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Philodendron ornatum

Velvet Leaf Philodendron

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This rare & slower-growing species of Philodendron has been growing in our shop for years, and isn't something we're able to offer often. It is native to tropical Brazil and has high humidity requirements, so it's not recommended for use as a houseplant. It's immature form is ideal for terrariums, and produces bluish-green uniquely patterned shiny leaves along it's long trailing stems. It's mature form with larger & wider leaves is unlikely to happen in a smaller terrarium, but photos of this plant in-situ look spectacular. In our grow room, the mother plant of the individuals available here has reached over 14ft long, and climbed two levels of grow racks. Our experience points towards this species having a fairly wide tolerance of lighting conditions. This species can technically be planted up high & allowed to trail, but we think it looks best as a climber (planted low).

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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!)

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Platycerium sp.

Staghorn Fern

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A very unique epiphytic tropical plant that's native to many locations throughout the world. These are most commonly kept as a curious looking houseplant, and we're fairly certain these are actually Platycerium bifurcatum. Although sold at around 8-12" wide, these can slowly grow to be very large, and aren't well suited for most small & medium sized enclosures. If planted in an enclosure, we suggest mounting it in sphagnum moss to a cork flat or tree fern piece for long-term success. Wikipedia^{ext link} also has a bunch of info on Platycerium, and it's worth reading if you are considering grabbing one. While we do our best to grow every plant we can in-house, this species is very slow to grow and ours are typically sourced from a specialty greenhouse we've been working with for years. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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
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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!)

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Rhaphidophora cryptantha

Shingle Plant

Rhaphidophora cryptantha Terrarium Plant For Sale

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Rhaphidophora cryptantha is a rare shingling plant which eagerly grows up & onto moist vertical surfaces. It's leaves conform to the growth surface, and only grow to full size (1.5-3in) once the plant has successfully gripped to something. Each leaf has a silver metallic vein structure which looks awesome in person. This is one of the slower growing plants we work with, with every available specimen being at least 3 months old since propagation. While we grow them in soil at the shop, they'll also do especially well when grown epiphytically in a terrarium environment. This species is not recommended for beginners, or for use in vivariums containing a medium (or larger) sized animal. Availability varies, and may include 6in unrooted clippings, unmounted 3in pots, and 3in pots with an animal-safe wood mount. If transferring a mounted plant, please be extra careful to not damage any of the plant's gripping roots in the process for best results.

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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
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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!)

Our USDA Zone rating tends to lean on the conservative side. We'd hate to see plants suffer cold damage!
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Rhipsalis ewaldiana

Mistletoe Cactus

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This slow growing tropical cactus is actually an epiphyte! Over time it's unusually shaped stems grow in a pendulous habit, spreading as it trails downward. It features little white hairs which sprout along it's length, with none of the typical sharp spines associated with some species of cacti. As a houseplant, we recommend planting this species in extremely fast draining mildly acidic soil, and keeping it in a partially to full shaded area. That being said, we've kept it in fairly bright conditions in our grow rooms and have seen parts of the plant turn red/bronze for an attractive visual effect. (Use your best judgment!) It's soil should be watered regularly, but must not be kept especially wet. In a vivarium environment, this ultra-slow growing plant should be mounted to a background & allowed to trail downward for best results. Higher levels of humidity and relatively frequent misting sessions are well tolerated, and will be necessary for those looking to mount it epiphytically. Lower humidity is also acceptable so long as the plant's roots are kept in an appropriate vivarium substrate. Brighter light is better tolerated along with higher levels of humidity from what we've seen. The plant shown is growing in a 3in pot, and hasn't yet begun to arc downward.

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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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet

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A very common & easy to care for houseplant! The colors of the flowers can vary quite a bit, but we generally only stock the purple cultivar which seems to be most popular type today. Avoid hitting the flowers directly with cold water, as it can cause spotting. Soil should allow for some aeration & draining, and the plant will do best under medium to low light conditions. We try to ship these before they flower, to prevent damage during shipping. Perfect for use has a houseplant, in dish gardens, fairy gardens, and more. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)
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.

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Vanilla planifolia

Vanilla Orchid

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A great looking epiphytic plant that makes a great addition to any tropical enclosure. Vanilla planifolia does best in warm (70°F+), humid (75%R/H+) conditions, and won't thrive in a much more dry environment.

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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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia

ZZ Plant

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A big sturdy plant that tolerates a wide variety of conditions. Zamioculcas zamiifolia is native to South Africa, and does best in well-draining soil that's allowed to dry a bit between watering. Doesn't require a ton of light, but is tolerant of brighter conditions. These usually ship around 15-18" tall, bare rooted from 6in pots. The plant pictured is growing in a 6in pot.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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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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Alocasia amazonica 'Polly'

Elephant's Ear

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An awesome broad leafed Aroid that makes a great houseplant, or addition to taller enclosures. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)
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.

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Alsobia dianthiflora

Lace Flower Vine

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Calathea lancifolia

Rattlesnake Calathea

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Ficus benjamina

Weeping Fig

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Weeping Fig trees are a popular houseplant which has become a favorite among Chameleon enthusiasts for it's large, strong branches. For terrarium applications, we'd expect to plan for the tree to grow slowly. Once it outgrows the enclosure, it can always be rinsed off & used as a houseplant, or even as an out-of-terrarium perch area if your animal(s) are well behaved and supervised! We ship these anywhere from 16-18in+ tall. The pictured plant is growing in a 6in pot.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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

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Ficus benjamina 'Breeze'

Variegated Weeping Fig

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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

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Fittonia albivenis

Nerve Plant

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Hedera helix

Traditional ivy in both Green & Variegated cultivars

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	Vine (20+ft)	4-9	Europe, Asia
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to full sun	5.5-7.0	Balanced	Allow to dry slightly before watering
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low to High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrially Planted Vine (See note below!)
Special Notes
We recommend this plant for live vivariums in only a few situations, and primarily when creating a temperate environment. If you are building a tropical or fairly humid (65%+ R/H) enclosure, there are some better looking options you could consider. Check out our Vines & Trailing Plants page for a bunch of higher-end (but not especially expensive!) alternatives.

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Hypoestes phyllostachya

Polka Dot Plant

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Ludisia discolor

Jewel Orchid

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Medium	Size Sample	Zone Sample	Endemic Example
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Lighting Sample	pH Sample	Mild, balanced, bi-weekly	Keep moist, don't over-water
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Quarterly Or Less	Terrestrial / (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Macodes petola

Jewel Orchid

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▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium-High (Any Lighting Kit)	Leaf Litter, ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Infrequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly/Quarterly	Terrestrial or Epiphytic Plant in top 1/2in of substrate/leaf litter for best results

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Maranta leuconeura

Prayer Plant

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An attractive flowering plant with bold patterning on it's leaves. Great for use as a houseplant, or in larger enclosures with smaller inhabitants. This plant can be deceptively fragile, and it's not a great choice for being kept in enclosures housing especially large inhabitants. This species can raise it's leaves upward slightly at night, earning it's name the "prayer plant"! Plants shown are growing in 3in pots.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Philodendron 'Autumn'

Autumn Philodendron

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An interesting terrestrial Philodendron. Our plants are usually sold at just 6-8in, but they'll slowly grow upwards of 22in wide in our experience. The newest leaves this plant produces are usually a copper tone while older leaves fade to green, earning this plant it's "Autumn" name. We only work with Philodendron 'Autumn' on a relatively small scale, so availability windows are short & limited! The plant pictured is growing in a 4in pot.

▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Platycerium sp.

Staghorn Fern

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Rhaphidophora cryptantha

Shingle Plant

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

Our USDA Zone rating tends to lean on the conservative side. We'd hate to see plants suffer cold damage!
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Rhipsalis ewaldiana

Mistletoe Cactus

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)
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.

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Vanilla planifolia

Vanilla Orchid

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia

ZZ Plant

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▾ General Plant Info &blacktriangledown;
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 &blacktriangledown;
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!)

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(All of CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, NJ, and NYC + some of of PA, ME, NYS, and DE)

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What's the lowest expected temp between our locations?

What's the highest expected temp between our locations?

< 20^°F 20-45^°F 45-85^°F 85-95^°F 95^°F+

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What's the coldest expected temp over the next few days?

What's the warmest expected temp over the next few days?

< 20^°F 20-45^°F 45-85^°F 85-95^°F 95^°F+

(Check temps using the temperature map feature above)

Conditions Are Considered Extreme

★ Possible Order Hold Due to Temperatures ★
40-Hour Heat Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s): Included Free ✓
⇓ See Paragraphs Below For Info &dArr;

Standard Shipping Not Recommended

It is very unlikely your plants will survive if shipped using standard service in these temperatures, and we don't recommend it! You can choose to take that risk by selecting Standard shipping during checkout (the default option), but we won't be able to replace or refund any items if they arrive damaged. If you are ordering a bunch of heavier supplies and perishables, it's often cheaper to place two separate orders so that the supplies can cheaply ship ground while the smaller perishable box ships express. Sorry, but we do not offer "hold for safe window" service when standard shipping is selected in temperatures this extreme.

Express Shipping

Please select express shipping during checkout, to give your perishables the best chance of survival. We aren't able to offer our guarantee when temperatures are below 20^°Fabove 95^°F, so our team will hold your order in anticipation of the soonest safe shipping window. If your order is held, we'll email you ASAP to work out a safer shipping schedule & discuss your options. Depending on your input, we'll either ship now (if you don't mind the risk), or hold/reserve for the next available safe (guaranteed) temperature window. We check the weather every morning when we open up, so we'll be sure to ship your order as soon as we safely can. Express-shipped orders which need to be held due to weather have their products reserved and hold their place in the outgoing order queue. (It's "first come, first served" once we're able to ship!) Only express-shipped orders qualify for our "hold for safe window" service when temperatures are this extreme.

An Express shipping quote is available on the last page of checkout before finalizing payment.

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★ Select Express Shipping To Qualify For Our Guarantee ★

Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Standard Ground Shipping: No Guarantee ✗
40-Hour Heat Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s): Included Free ✓

Please select express shipping during checkout if you'd like to qualify for our live arrival guarantee. Orders shipped using standard service in temperatures like these don't carry a live arrival guarantee, and we don't recommend it unless you feel comfortable taking that risk. If you are ordering a bunch of heavier supplies and perishables, it's often cheaper to place two separate orders so that the supplies can ship (inexpensive) ground while the perishables ship express.

An Express shipping quote is available on the last page of checkout before finalizing payment.

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★ Live Arrival Guaranteed For All Shipping Methods ★

Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Standard Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓

Since temperatures are so mild right now, we're able to guarantee live arrival using whatever shipping method you choose. Pretty sweet, eh?
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Conditions Are Considered Extreme

* Possible Order Hold Due to Temperatures *
Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Ground/Standard: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
40-Hour Heat Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Local Alternative Option: Scheduled Order Pickup

You live within a 1-day ground transit zone, so standard shipping is an appropriate option to select during checkout. We aren't able to guarantee shipments when temperatures are below 20^°Fabove 95^°F, so our team will temporarily hold your order in hopes that a slightly safer temperature window will develop. In that event, we'll email you ASAP to work out a safer shipping schedule & discuss your options. Orders which need to be held due to weather have their products reserved and hold their place in the outgoing order queue. (It's "first come, first served" once we're able to ship!)If you don't mind the drive, you could also pick up your order and save on the shipping cost while mitigating all the associated risks. :-)

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★ Live Arrival Guaranteed For All Shipping Methods ★

Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Ground/Standard: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
40-Hour Heat Pack(s) Included Free! Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s) Included Free!

We recommend using inexpensive standard shipping! Since you live so close, you qualify for our best shipping guarantee at the lowest cost pretty much year-round. So long as temperatures stay between 20-85^°F, we guarantee all shipments will arrive to you in great shape regardless of shipping method. :-) Plus, you'll get everything you order pretty quickly since it only takes a day in transit!

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Important: We process & ship orders as quickly as we can. While we do our best to ship supply orders the same or next business day, it's not always safe (or possible) for us to do the same with orders containing plants. Plant orders carry a processing time of 1-3 days and are always scheduled to avoid weekend transit delays to help ensure healthy arrival. Please keep this in mind if you are ordering a few days before a weekend, since your order will probably not ship until the following Monday. View our full Order Processing Page for complete info.

Expected temps over the next 6 days:

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