Authored by Jeremy Kosonic Bio-Active Terrarium Plant Species | Carnivorous & Tropical Plants Carnivorous plants include any plant that captures and “consumes” insects for nutrients. These plants are found around the world, mostly in nutrient-poor bogs and wetlands. Carnivorous Plants Cephalotus: Native to Australia, These carnivorous plants are hard enough to grow in near-perfect conditions […]
Authored by Jeremy Kosonic Bio-Active Terrarium Plant Species | Moss Moss in the Bio-Active Terrarium When people want lush, tropical vivariums, they tend to want moss— EVERYWHERE. While this may look really nice, moss should be kept on the rocks, sticks, and background. Keep the floor clear for lots of dead leaves, seed pods, fallen branches, […]
Authored by Jeremy Kosonic Bio-Active Terrarium Plant List | Bromeliads Definitions Before going into suitable plants, here are some terms that will be useful; Aerophyte: A plant that grows on another plant (an epiphyte), but it takes its water and nutrients from the air and rain. Aerophytes are not parasitic. Examples: (Tillandsia spp.) Bryophyte: Mosses, […]
