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Plants
for
the Vivarium |
Last updated: 24-06-2010 |
We offer the
following plants suitable for the vivarium. These are offered in
cutting, rooted and pot form depending on the species.
Some species are in short supply and delivery may take up to 21 days.
Plants are
currently
only
available
to the
UK & EEC. All prices are in UK sterling. Please
read our terms and conditions before
placing your order. Also please state a few substitutes
as some species/cultivars are in short supply or unavailable during certain
parts of the year (especially winter)...where no substitutes are named
we will send you a substitute of our own ...new
plants arrived since last update marked with |
| Species | Description | Price Guide | Order |
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Dartfrog Bromeliad selection | Our choice of 3 x bromeliad species suitable for the vivarium. Price is is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £13.99 | |
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Dartfrog Bromeliad selection 2 | Our choice of 6 x bromeliad species suitable for the vivarium. Price is is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £23.99 | |
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Aechema pencillata | A small bromeliad with a maximum diameter of 25 cm. Possesses unusual yellow flowers. Excellent vivarium bromeliad. |
£6.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Cryptanthus colgagnoi | A Cryptanthus with fairly stiff, very narrow, serrate leaves, medium green with darker reddish margins and base. Offsets very easily. | £4.99 | |
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Cryptanthus microglazioui | Supplied in 2 - 2½" pots. Can be grown in holes drilled into large branches such as liana. Crypthanthus are interesting and robust plants which will produce lots of offsets. Ideal for small vivaria. This form grows into a small bush. | £4.99 | |
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Cryptanthus 'novistar' | Supplied in 2 - 2½" pots. Can be grown in holes drilled into large branches such as liana. Crypthanthus are interesting and robust plants which will produce lots of offsets. Ideal for small vivaria. This form has deep red/purple leaves. |
£4.29 | |
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Cryptanthus 'red star' | Supplied
in 2 - 2½" pots. Can be grown in holes drilled into large branches
such as liana. Crypthanthus are interesting and robust plants
which will produce lots of offsets. Ideal for small vivaria. This form has attractive red/pink leaves. |
£4.29 | |
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Cryptanthus rosens | Supplied in 2 - 2½" pots. Can be grown in holes drilled into large branches such as liana. Crypthanthus are interesting and robust plants which will produce lots of offsets. Ideal for small vivaria. This form has hard, narrow-ish green leaves tinged with pick or purple and is relatively compact freely offsetting to form large mounds. Click here for larger picture |
£4.29 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Cryptanthus sinosus | Supplied
in 2 - 2½" pots. Can be grown in holes drilled into large branches
such as liana. Crypthanthus are interesting and robust plants
which will produce lots of offsets. Ideal for small vivaria. This form
has hard, fleshy-looking bright green leaves and is compact offsetting to form tight mounds. Rarely available. Click here for larger picture |
£4.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Guzmania Empire | Specimen plants 25 - 35cm high and in full flower (flower colour varies from pink to purple to crimson red). Once the flower has dwindled (which can take several months), a ring of offsets will start to grow from around the nbase of the main plant. If these are alllowed to grow for several months these can then be prised from the parent plant and planted elsewhere. Superb for medium to large vivaria. Plants supplied in 3½ - 5" pots. |
£6.99 | |
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Neoregelia ampullacea | A variable species in terms of both size (5 - 15cm) and leave coloration (red, black, dark green, light green and even bronze). Ideal for the small to medium vivarium and produces lots of offsets. Unrooted offsets, potted plants or large hanging baskets (allow 7 - 10 days for this to be delivered) available. Can be grown terrestrially or as an epiphyte. | Unrooted offset: £3.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia Brazil | Small compact species from the Amazonian region of Brazil. Offsets freely. Very rarely available. Supplied either as small potted specimen or good-sized offset. | £6.49 | |
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Neoregelia flandria | Medium-sized terrestrial species that offsets freely. The white/cream striped and dark green leaves contrast with the stunning red centre. Click here for larger picture |
£8.49 |
Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia 'Luca' |
The long
leaved, large Neoregelia hybrid with gorgeous carmine inner leaves.
Definitely an eye-catcher for your vivarium! Click here for larger picture |
£6.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia liliputiana | Small bromeliad with an attractive flower and pattern which can be grown terrestrially or are epiphytic and can be secured to coco or cork bark panels, large branches and logs. Supplied as large unrooted plants or potted plants depending on availability. | £6.99 | |
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Neoregelia meyendorfii | Lovely compact terrestrial species with dark green leaves and a bright red centre. Click here for larger picture |
£6.49 |
Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia olens | Unrooted offsets. Simply pin or attach to coco panels or plant in holes drilled in large branches filled with a suitable compost and it will root very quickly. | Unrooted
Offset £3.99 |
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| Mature plant . This can either be planted directly into a large vivarium to provide multiple hiding or egg-laying sites, or the multiple offsets that come with this plant can be cut of and planted epiphytically. | Potted
plant £24.99 |
Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia olens 'variegated/cream edge' | Unrooted offsets. Simply pin or attach to coco panels or plant in holes drilled in large branches filled with a suitable compost and it will root very quickly. | Unrooted
Offset £4.29 |
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| Mature plant . This can either be planted directly into a large vivarium to provide multiple hiding or egg-laying sites, or the multiple offsets that come with this plant can be cut of and planted epiphytically (allow 7 - 10 days for this to be delivered). | Potted
plant £22.99 |
Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia olens x pauciflora | A species comparable to 'Fireball' but possesses an even more beautiful patterning and freely offsets too. | £9.49 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia schultesiana 'Fireball' | Unrooted offsets. Simply pin or attach to coco panels or plant in holes drilled in large branches filled with a suitable compost and it will root very quickly. | Unrooted
Offset £3.99 |
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| Mature plant . This can either be planted directly into a large vivarium to provide multiple hiding or egg-laying sites, or the multiple offsets that come with this plant can be cut of and planted epiphytically (allow 7 - 10 days for this to be delivered). | Potted
plant £25.99 |
Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia tarapotiensis | This bromelied comes from a dartfrog hotspot - the rainforest of San Martin, Peru, which makes it great for dart frog vivaria. The vase hold water well and it offsets freely. | Offset Special Offer: £4.99 |
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Neoregelia zoe | Unrooted offsets. Simply pin or attach to coco panels or plant in holes drilled in large branches filled with a suitable compost and it will root very quickly. | £7.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Neoregelia 'Fancy Free' | This colourful Neoregelia hybrid will enrich every vivarium with its beauty. Quite a large species with sturdy leaves. | £12.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Nidularium fifi | Small - medium sized cultivar very similar to Neoregelia ampullacea but possesses narrow leaves and a shiny surface (almost as if it has been polished). Excellent epiphytic bromeliad that offsets freely. Price is for a small unrooted offset. | £4.49 | |
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Red
& Yellow Sword bromeliad Vriesea Carly |
A stunning
hybrid species with relatively compavt growth but wide sturdy leaves.
Superb flower spike that looks like a flaming sword. Mature plants
supplied. Click here for larger picture |
£8.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Vriesea delicatula | An
outstanding miniature rarity from Brazil. This species attains around
8 - 12cm in height in a rather upright, bulbous
vase-shape. The sturdy leaves are gray-green and
flowers are in the form of a brace of pink
branches with yellow sepals.
Excellent for the dartfrog vivarium. Click here for larger picture |
£6.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Vriesea duvaliana | A small species with a maximum diameter of around 8cm so well suited to the smaller dartfrog vivaria. Produce a beautiful bright red flower spike. | £4.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Vriesea fenestralis | This big
bromeliad (about 50cm) is great for breeding dart frogs. It will grow
quite fast but not reach its natural size in the end in the confines
of a small vivarium. Excellent for medium-sized or
big display vivaria. Grow on tree fern or cocopanel as it cannot tolerate
constant ly wet roots. Large plants. Click here for larger picture |
£8.49 | |
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Vriesea fosteriana | This medium-sized bromeliad is great for breeding dart frogs. Relatively fast growing with very attractive leaves. Makes a great plant for the medium or large display vivaria. Grow on tree fern or cocopanel as it cannot tolerate constant ly wet roots. Click here for larger picture | £6.99 | |
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Vriesea gigantea nova | Impressive
terrestrial species growing to a large size and therefore only
suited to a relatively large vivarium. Large snake-skin leaves and
a deep vase make it an ideal egg-laying, tadpole brooding species. |
£6.29 | |
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Vriesea hieroglyphica | Beautifully
marked species with a deep vase that is excellent for dartfrogs. Medium
growing to arround 40cm. One of our favourites. We have some mature plants 15 - 20cm. Click here for larger picture |
£6.99 | |
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Vriesea saundersii | This medium-sized
bromeliad (about 35cm) is very suitable for vivaria starting at 40
cm (length).The leaves are greyish but speckled with lots of small
purple dots. Its bloom is yellow and creates a nice contrast to the
plants colour. Click here for larger picture |
£6.99 | |
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Vriesea racinae | This small
compact bromeliad (about 20cm) is very suitable for vivaria starting
at 30 cm (length).The leaves are deep green with lots of black/purple
speckles especially on the underside.
Its bloom is lilac/purple and creates a nice contrast to the plants
colour. Click here for larger picture |
£10.99 | |
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Vriesea splendens | Mature
potted plants.
Familar species with attractive dark and light green banded leaves
plus a conspicuous
red flower spike. This grows into a fairly big bromeliad and is particularly
good for obligate egg feeding species such as Dendrobates pumilio.
Click here for larger picture |
£4.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Vriesea splendens 'fire' | Potted plants. Similar to Vriesea splendens with attractive dark and light green banded leaves plus a conspicuous red flower spike. This grows into a fairly big bromeliad and is particularly good for obligate egg feeding species such as Dendrobates pumilio | £5.49 | |
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Tillandsia bulbosa | This airplant is distinguished by the thick, bulbous base, from which the bright green leaves, 2cm wide at their base taper out in contorted spirals up to 15cm. Native of the forests of Brazil & Colombia this epiphyte enjoys a humid environment and offsets easily. Click here for larger picture |
£4.29 | |
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Tillandsia caput-medusae | This attractive epiphytic bromeliad is native to Central America and Mexico. The thick, channeled, tapering and twisting leaves are up to 10 inches (25 cm) long and are covered in small gray hairs giving the impression of a powdered surface. The rosette of leaves arise from an inflated pseudobulb. As with all Tillandsias they are very easy to grow requiring a warm, humid environement. Click here for larger picture |
£4.29 | |
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Tillandsia cyanea | Potted.
Simply plant in holes drilled in large branches filled with a suitable
compost and it will root and grow very quickly. Superb purple flowers,
prefers slightly drier conditions so plant higher up in vivaria. Click here for larger picture |
£4.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Tillandsia dyeriana | Potted.
Simply plant in holes drilled in large branches filled with a suitable
compost and it will root and grow very quickly. Superb orange flowers,
prefers slightly drier conditions so plant higher up in vivaria. Click here for larger picture |
£6.99 | |
Carnivorous Plants
Species Description Price Guide OrderCalifornia cobra lily
Darlingtonia californicaLarge, imposing insectivorous plant that must be grown in water. Requires good light and mild but not too warm a temperature. Roots must be flushed with cool water several times a week. Supplied in a 3 - 4" pot. £4.99 Rosette Sundew
Drosera aliciaeEstablished specimens (containing as many as 3 plants) supplied in 3½" pots. Small/medium flat or slightly domed-shaped terrestrial species with attractive carmine flowers. Produces root offsets and seedlings appear not long after flowering. £2.49 Temporarily
Out of StockCape Sundew
Drosera capensisEstablished specimens (containing as many as 5 plants) supplied in 3½" pots. Ideal for margins of pond area. Traps small insects which larger Dendrobatids will subsequently pick off the sticky leaves. Only for larger species - not ideal for thumbnail species. Small plantlets: £1.99 Temporarily
Out of StockMonkey pitcher plant
Nepenthes alataVine-like plant produing small red and green pitchers which traps suitably small insects. Grows extremely well in the tropicla vivarium. £9.49 Mexican Butterwort
Pinguicula moranensisMedium potted specimens. Ideal for margins of pond area. Traps small insects which Dendrobatids will subsequently pick off the sticky leaves. NOT dangerous to amphibians. Small immature plants bare rooted. £3.49 Temporarily
Out of StockWhite trumpet pitcher plant
Sarracenia leucophyllaGorgeous choice species. Easy to maintain in the cool greenhouse, Requires rainwater and lots of insects!
2 or 3 year old specimens available.£5.49 Yellow trumpet pitcher plant
Sarracenia flavaEasy grown attractive species. Easy to maintain in the cool greenhouse, Requires rainwater and lots of insects!
2 or 3 year old specimens available.£4.99
Climbers & Hanging Plants
| Species | Description | Price Guide | Order |
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Dartfrog Climber selection | Our choice of 3 x climber species suitable for the vivarium. Price is for rooted cuttings and is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £9.99 | |
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Amazonian
vine Cissus amazonica |
Gorgeous
climber superb for the medium - large vivarium with red stems
and tendrils. Leaves are lance-shaped, with heart-shaped bases,
green, gray & turquioise above, maroon beneath. Price is
for a decent-sized rooted cutting. Please allow 7 - 10 days for delivery Click here for larger picture |
£3.49 | |
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Begonia
vine Cissus discolor |
So
called because of its textured leaves. Otherwise as above,
slender climber with red stems and tendrils. Leaves are ovate
to lance-shaped, with heart-shaped bases, dark-green, zoned
silver, gray, or pink above, and maroon beneath. Price is
for a decent-sized rooted cutting. Click here for larger picture |
£3.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Creeing
Lace Flower Episcia dianthiflora |
A
vigorous epiphytic evergreen perennial from the tropical
forests of Mexico to South America.
Episcia is an attractive trailing plant requring
high air humidity. Trailing stems can reach 50cm and the delicate
white flowers are borne throughout the year in established
plants. Supplied at rooted cuttings. Click here for larger picture |
£3.99 |
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Colombian
creeping fig Ficus ??? |
Rarely
available vigorous small leaved species that forms a compact
mat of bright green leaves. Superb for the tropical vivarium. Supplied in 2 - 2½ inch pots. Click here for larger picture |
£8.49 | |
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Ecuador
creeping fig Ficus ??? |
This
beautiful Ficus with its small, dark green rounded leaves
is found in the rainforest of Ecuador where it is often epiphytic.
It is excellent for the smaller rainforest vivarium. Supplied in 2 - 2½ inch pots. Click here for larger picture |
£8.49 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Panamanian
creeping fig Ficus ??? |
This
beautiful Ficus with its small, dark green elongate leaves
is found in the rainforest of Panama where it is often epiphytic.
It is excellent for the smaller rainforest vivarium. Supplied in 2 - 2½ inch pots. Click here for larger picture |
£7.99 | |
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Mountain
creeping fig Ficus quercifolia |
Superb
plant that forms a lush green backdrop. Slower growing (less
invasive) than the species below and prefer much wetter conditions. Very dense growth. 3 - 3½" potted plant |
£6.49 | |
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Creeping
Fig Ficus pumila |
Superb plant that forms a lush green backdrop. Quickly covers coco panel, fern root panel or cork bark. Available as either 3 x rooted cuttings (aerial/stem roots - the cutting needs placing in water or retaining in its plastic growing puch until the roots are fully formed - usually withing 7 - 10 days) or grown-on potted plants. | 3 x Rooted cuttings £2.49 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
| Pot £3.29 |
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Creeping
Fig |
Superb
variegated plant that forms a green & white backdrop. Quickly
covers coco panel or cork bark. Price is for an established plant in a 4 " pot |
£3.29 | |
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Trailing fig Ficus sagittata |
Fast
growing, large leaf Ficus from Asia that produces thin, vine-like
stems. Excellent for the medium to large-szied vivarium. 3 - 3½" potted plant Click here for larger picture |
£8.49 | |
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Guatemala climber Unknown species |
Cultivated from cuttings collected in Guatemala, this unsual climbing/creeping species looks like a superb specimen for the vivarium with tight, compact growth. Price is for a small potted specimen. Click here for larger picture |
£8.49 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Maidenhair
or Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia complexa |
Rarely
available vigorous climber or bush in the wild but with constant
trimmings it remains compact in the vivarium. Can withstand
a fair degree of moisture as well as relatively dry conditions.
Supplied in a 2" pot. |
£5.49 | |
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Liana
plant Marcgravia species |
Rarely
available epiphytic climber that produces attractive yellow
or red flowers. This species is from Costa Rica and Panama
where it commonly occurs in low lit dartfrog-inhabited
forests. Limited availability. A must have for any dart frog set up. |
£8.99 | |
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Watermelon
Pellonia Pellonia repens |
Vigorous
climbing or trailing plant with lovely patternred slightly
succulent leaves and stems. Easily grown and attractive climber
that soon provides a thick backdrop. Price is for an unrooted
or rooted cuttings (unrooted root extremely quickly). |
£2.49 | |
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Button peperomia Peperomia prostrata |
A
rare, neat little creeping epiphyte with small round
button-sized succulent leaves of deep green, with a pattern
of silver blotches and clear ‘windows’. Superb
epiphyte that thrives in the tropical vivarium.
Supplied in pots. Click here for larger picture |
£5.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Radiator
plant Peperomia rotundifolia |
A
creeping perennial from tropical South America, it grows up
to 20cm tall.
A small fleshy epiphyte with very fine stems growing between
moss on trees and branches.
Supplied as several rooted cuttings. Click here for larger picture |
£4.99 | |
| Costa
Rica
heartleaf Plant Philodendron spec. |
Superb
but not invasive climber from the jungles of Peru. Grows superbly
in the vivarium and has a smaller leaf than P.scandens so
suited to the smaller vivarium. Rarely offered in the UK Click here for larger picture |
£9.99 | ||
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Peruvian heartleaf Plant Philodendron spec. |
Superb
but not invasive climber from the jungles of Peru. Grows superbly
in the vivarium and has a smaller leaf than P.scandens so
suited to the smaller vivarium. Small rooted cuttings. Click here for larger picture |
£4.99 | |
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Amazonian Cut-leaf Plant Philodendron laciniatum. |
From the jungles of French Guyana, this tall growing epiphyte is also known as P.pedatum, P.amazonica and various other synonyms. Given space the leaves have a span of over 20cm but will stay smaller in small dartfrog viviaria. Easy to propagate and grow. Please allow 7 - 10 days for delivery Click here for larger picture |
£8.99 | |
| Variegated heartleaf Plant Philodendron lisemannii |
Superb quck growing Amazonian climber. Grows superbly in the vivarium and has a smaller leaf than P.scandens so suited to the smaller vivarium if kept trimmed. Supply as small rooted cutting. |
£4.99 | ||
| Black-gold heartleaf Plant Philodendron melanochrysum |
Superb quck growing Amazonian climber. Grows superbly in the vivarium and has a smaller leaf than P.scandens so suited to the smaller vivarium. The dark leaves have a velvety texture. Supply as small rooted cutting. |
£4.99 | ||
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Heartleaf
Plant Philodendron scandens |
A
true tropical climber - we saw these everywhere in the jungles
of Panama and usually in the vicinity of dart frogs. Large rooted cuttings or pot. |
Rooted cutting: £2.99 |
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Pothos |
Easily grown, superb white and green climber with strong stems and leaves. Available as mature plants in a hanging pot or as rooted cuttings. | Rooted cutting £1.99 | |
| Pot £4.99 |
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Silver
Pothos/Vine Scindapsus (Epipremnum) pictus argyraeus |
Slower growing but exceptionally attractive plant with green lieaves flecked with silver speckles. Ideal for the smaller to medium sized vivarium. |
Rooted
cutting £2.99 |
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| Small Pot £5.49 |
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Goosefoot
Plant Syngonium species |
Lovely climber with attractive leaves. Quite vigorous once it gets going and need regular pruning. |
Rooted
cutting £1.49 |
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Silver Goosefoot Plant |
Another vigorous attractive climber with deep green leaves witha silvery centre. Very vigorous once it gets going and need regular pruning. Price is for a rooted cutting. | £3.49 | |
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Inch
Plant |
Easily grown, attractive plant that either creeps up a cork or coco panel backdrop or hangs down to provide cover. This the small leaf variety so-called because it can grown up to an inch (25mm) per day. Pinch the new shoots regularly to provide a wonderfully lush backdrop.. Price is for 2 x unrooted cuttings (just push into soil or place stem in water and they will root in 5 - 7 days) | £2.49 | |
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Purple Wandering Jew |
Easily grown, attractive plant that either creeps up a cork or coco panel backdrop or hangs down to provide cover. This the purple variegated variety. Price is for 2 x large unrooted cuttings (just push into soil or place stem in water and they will root in 5 - 7 days) | £1.99 | |
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Variegated
Wandering Jew |
Easily grown, attractive plant that either creeps up a cork or coco panel backdrop or hangs down to provide cover. This a white and green variegated variety. Price is for 2 x large unrooted cuttings (just push into soil or place stem in water and they will root in 5 - 7 days) | £1.99 | |
Ferns
| Species | Description | Price Guide | Order |
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Dartfrog Fern selection | Our choice of 3 x fern species suitable for the vivarium. Each type will be a fully rooted plant. Price is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £14.99 | |
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Bird's
Nest Fern |
An impressive terrestrial fern with a rosette of large tongue-like leave which stand erect. Frogs enjoy rest on these leaves. Large mature plants. | £4.99 | |
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Lesser
Tongue Fern |
A small, compact gem. Ground dweller. Beautiful long tongue-like leaves. Rarely offered, ideal for small or large vivaria. Supplied in 2" pot. | £4.29 | |
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Lady Fern |
Beautiful plants with small bushy fronds forming a compact mound. Equally suited to tropical or cool terraria and thrives in moist conditions. | £5.29 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Antennae
fern |
Beautiful fern with fleshy (liverwort-like) leaves that forms a tight compact mound and grows well in moist conditions | £6.99 | |
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Heart
fern |
An excellent, attractive, small fern that is hardy for terrariums. It prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil and should be kept slightly on the dry side, warm and brightly lit. Small plantlets will appear at the base of mature leaves. Native to S.E. Asia. | £6.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Squirrel-foot
Fern |
This species is epiphytic in the wild. It is a medium-sized species in the vivarium preferring acid soil, but relatively easy to grow. Also grows well when planted in holes drilled into liana. We offer mature potted plants. | £4.49 | |
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Java fern Microsorum pteropus |
An aquatic fern from southeast Asia. Superb for paludaria or vivaria with a relatively deep (6cm+) water area. Attains a height 10 -35cm, diameter of 8-18cm, prefers mid - high lighting and temperatures between 15 and 30ºC. Very easy to grow. Price is for a rooted offset. |
£3.49 | |
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Creeping
or Embossed fern Microsorum scolopendria |
Superb
African creeping species which sends out terrestrial rhizomes
and can be grown epiphytically. One of the best vivarium ferns
and thrives under warm humid conditions. In 5 -7cm pots |
£5.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Epiphytic
fern Microsorum steerei |
A
beautiful short-leaved creeping sub-tropical/tropical species
from Vietnam, South China & Taiwan. The leaves are a gorgeous
blue-green and this species will grow either terrestrially
or scale liana, branches and tree trunks securing itself with
thick rhizomes. Can tolerate low-lighting conditions. Supplied
in 3 - 4" pots. |
£8.99 | |
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Boston Fern |
Another lovely vivarium species with arching-spreading leaves,narrow fronds, fine-textured and with a very sharply pointed apex. Supplied in 3" pots. |
£4.49 | |
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Miniature epiphytic
Fern |
A delicate looking small fern with intricate fronds and a lush green colour. Very compact, it does best in a warm, humid environment and is best attached to a liana, piece of mangrove or simialr wood or a side panel as it only has anchor roots that rot easi;y if plant in soil that is too wet, |
£4.99 |
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Bear
Paws Fern |
This Fern will make your vivarium look just like a piece of rainforest. Suitable for medium to large vivaria (or small viv's with occasional trimming). |
£5.99 | |
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Dwarf
Staghorn fern |
Much smaller staghorn fern species than the one above. Smooth rounded green fonds. Requires slightly drier situation so elevate this epiphytic fern on a branch, liana or attach to the back or side wall. | £5.49 | |
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Liquorice
Fern |
Similar
tuberous root system to Phlebodium. Superb vivarium plant. |
£5.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
Orchids
Species Description Price Guide OrderBulbophyllum species A fantastic tiny-leaved species with a bulbous stem. Grows really well under a humid, warm environment and is a creeping form. It doesn't like the roots too wet but thrives when uniformally damp. Plants provided growing on Epiweb. £11.99 Dendrobium kingianum This eastern Australian species known as the pink rock orchid is easy to grow. It both flowers ond offsets regularly. Fantastic for the warm, humid vivarium where given good light it will thrive. Plants provided growing on Epiweb, tree fern or cork. £9.99 Epidendrum porpax A dwarf Central American species that will grow in warm to intermediate conditions. It forms tight clumps and tends to climb. It doesn't like the roots too wet but thrives when uniformally damp. Plants provided growing on Epiweb. £11.99 Temporarily
Out of StockJewel Orchid
Ludisia discolorA classic favorite terrestrial orchid that is great for beginners and advanced terrarium keepers alike. It prefers medium to low light and high humidity. Produces large white flowerd on tall stalks. Leaves are quite sturdy and of velvet texture. Native to S.E. Asia. Plants provided in 3 - 4" pots. £8.99 Temporarily
Out of StockOrchid unknown species A little gem of an orchid from Brazil. Tiny crescented succulent leaves it is slow growing and oesn't like the foliage getting too wet. Also doesn't like the roots too wet but thrives when uniformally damp. Plants provided growing on Epiweb. £12.99 Temporarily
Out of StockPhaelonopsis Mini Mark This super little Phaelopsis species is composed of 50% P. philippinensis, 25% P. maculata and 25% P. lobbii
sent either in small pot or on EpiWeb. Enjoys warm, humid conditions but can be kept drier during winter. Keep roots damp but not wet.
Flowers are variable raging from white/orange to pink/purple.
[Click Here for large image]£9.99 Temporarily
Out of StockPleurothallis species A small species with rib-like leaves and providing a lovely spray of small flowers. Hails from Central & South America where is enjoys warm, humid conditions. Keep roots damp but not wet. Plants provided growing on Epiweb. £11.99 Temporarily
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Mosses & Grasses
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Dartfrog Moss Selection | 3 types of tropical moss (from sheet, pillow, Mayaca, liverwort, Kyoto, 2 x java and plate mosses - our choice) superb for the tropical dartfrog vivarium. Price is inclusive of postage. RRP if purchased separately is approximately £18.22 |
£12.99 | |
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Kyoto Moss Spores | Packets of kyoto moss spores and full growing instructions. The spores will cover an area of 30 - 90cm² in a beautiful smooth, bright green carpet. Originally supplied for the bonsai trade we have found that it works extremely well in the dartfrog vivarium. | £4.79 | |
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Kyoto Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonica) |
Superb compact grass species from Japan. Grows in most soild types and under most conditions but is best when it is warm and moist. Grows to around 6cm maximum. Lovely deep green slightly curved leaf blade and provides a fantastic vivarium plant. Price is for a small grass in a 2" pot but grows relatively quickly. | £5.99 | |
| Black Lilyturf (Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens) |
Unusual small grass species with strap-like narrow leaves which turn black when mature. taller species than the above. Grows to around 10 - 15cm tall. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Supplied in 2 or 3" pots. | £5.99 | ||
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Tropical Sheet Moss |
As sold by Black Jungle we now have very small quantities of this fast growing moss that creates a lush green covering only 0.5 - 1cm tall. It will quickly spread over substrate, wood and even the vivarium glass panels! Need moisture, good lighting and temperatures 70°F or above. Price is for a starter clump approximately 4cm x 4cm. | 1
packet: £4.49 |
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packets: £8.49 |
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Tropical
Pillow Moss |
We
are pleased to finally offer this much sought-after tropical
moss, imported from the US. Not to be confused with the
temperate pillow moss, this forms beautiful compact light
green mounds and requires medium-light levels and high
humidity. Requires temperatures above 68°F, preferably
around 74°F
to thrive. Price is for a starter clump approximately 7cm x 7cm. Can either be planted immediately or small sections can be detached to start fresh clumps. [Click Here for large image] |
£4.49 | |
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Tropical Plate Moss |
This
is a vibrant green clumping moss (not pillow moss) from
the jungles of Venezuela. We are currently unsure of
the species but is seems to grow well on hydroleca, EpiWeb
and other neutral substrata as long as it is in a brightly
lit area and is kept quite moist. Price is for a hand-sized
clump. In Short Supply! [Click Here for large image] |
£4.99 |
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Jointed
Rush Juncus species |
A
small grass-like species that seems to do superbly in boggy
situations forming compact clumps. Grows especially well
around the fringes of water. Price is for a plug specimen. [Click Here for large image] |
£3.49 | |
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Spiral
Rush Juncus effesus spiralis |
A
tiny grass-like species that seems to do superbly in boggy
situations forming compact clumps. This one has highly
unsual spiralled stems. Grows especially well around the
fringes of water. Price is for a 2" potted
specimen. [Click Here for large image] |
£3.99 | |
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Tropical
Liverwort Moss Marchantia sp. |
This
Peruvian species grows well on both moist areas and on
the fringes of water A very beautiful and decorative plant
for the tropical terrarium. Small clumps in limited quantities
available. [Click Here for large image] |
£4.49 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Crystalwort Riccia fluitans |
This
quick growing tropical moss grows on very moist strata
to form a lush green carpet. Especially suitable for the
paludarium-style terrarium where is will clamber over moist
wood and rocks. Small clumps in limited quantities available. Allow 7 - 10 days for delivery [Click Here for large image] |
£2.99 | |
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Floating
Discus |
A
small-leaved (20mm max) floating fern hailing from Asia
and southern Europe. The attractive light green leaves
are reminiscent of the Venus fly-trap but possess lots
of hairs to increase flotation and water resistance. Grows
quickly under good light in water or may even creep up
onto very moist soils. Very atrractive. Supplied as 5 x
rooted plants. Allow 7 - 10 days for delivery [Click Here for large image] |
£2.29 | |
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Meadow
Spikemoss |
A
mossy creeping or ascendant plants with simple, scale-like
leaves on branching stems from which roots also arise.
Belongs to the fern-family. Grows well in a moist but not
sodden vivarium. Supplied in 3" pots. [Click Here for large image] |
£3.49 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Peacock
Spikemoss |
A mossy creeping or ascendant plants with simple, scale-like leaves on branching stems from which roots also arise. This species does especially well in boggy/wet environments not tending to become leggy. Supplied as several rooted branches. | £2.49 | |
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Java
Moss |
A moss that originates from Southeast Asia. This plant forms a green carpet varying in colour depending on light conditions. Using clumps attach the moss to moist rock, bogwood or slabs of tree fern root. As it becomes established it will attach itself to the item by means of root like structures known as hapterons. Small clumps are supplied. | Single: £2.19 |
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Foliage Plants
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Dartfrog Foliage Plant selection | Our choice of 3 x foliage plants suitable for the vivarium. Each type will be a fully rooted or in a pot. price is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £9.99 | ||||
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Anthurium mini |
A specially cultivated miniature variety of a normally large plant. fantastic in the vivarium and produces either white, pink or red flowers. Supplied in 4" pots. |
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Pearl
Laceleaf Anthurium scandens |
Superb
jungle plant from the Amazonian region. Unusual aerial
roots allow it to live either terrestrially or as an epiphyte
and very easy to take cuttings from. Sold as large cuttings. |
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Tiger
Begonia Begonia bowerae |
A
super miniature species with fleshy leaves that grows superbly
in the tropical vivarium and flowers freely. Supplied in
2" pots. |
£4.99 |
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Fernleaf
Begonia Begonia foliosa |
A delicate-looking (but ultimately vigorous growing) miniature leaf variety which over time offers curtains of tiny oval leaves, pendant flowers and assumes a vase like fountain outline of astounding elegance. Do not overwater so lift roots off the vivarium floor with some treefern or Epiweb. |
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Sensitive Plant Biophytum sensitivum |
A delicate-looking, small growing 'palm shaped' plant which when disturbed, folds its leaves. Very easy to grow and offers an attractive addition to the dartfrog vivarium. May take up to 2 weeks to be delivered. |
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Miniature
Prayer Plant Calathea species |
So called because the leaves stand upright during the night, becoming pendunculate during the day. This is a smaller plant than the related Maranta and has gloriously technicolored foliage and is suitable for the small large vivaria. Supplied as mature plants in 3" pots |
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Croton Codiaeum species |
Colourful plants possessing multi-colored leaves of green, orange, yellow, red, pink and white. The leaves are principally the source of beauty in these plants. They grow vigorously and must be pruned in early spring. Plants supplied in 3½" - 4" pots. |
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Spider
plant Chlorophytum laxum |
Very easy species. Plant and watch it go. Forms nice clumps in the tropical vivarium but needs occasional pruning! Price is for 3 x plantlets (unrooted but just push lightly into soil and they will root in days). |
£1.49 | ||||
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Compact
dragon
plant Dracaena deremensis compacta |
The
dark green leaves are small and grow in tidy, compact profusion
around the slow growing branches. Superb terrarium plant
that grows slowly and dartfrog love to rest in between
the foliage and some case lay their eggs on the smooth
leaves. |
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Hemygraphis penata |
Unusual, erect-leaved plant that grows in compact mounds and possesses attractive dark green, red and purple coloration. From southeast Asia, grows superbly in the humid tropical vivarium [Click Here for large image] |
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Snakeskin
plant |
Attractive, low growing plants with amazing red leaves possessing a snakeskin pattern. Thrives in a humid vivarium with medium lighting. The leaves enjoy abundant moisture/misting. | £2.99 | ||||
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Snakeskin
plant |
Attractive, low growing plants with amazing pale leaves possessing a snakeskin pattern. Thrives in a humid vivarium with medium lighting. The leaves enjoy abundant moisture/misting. | £2.99 | ||||
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Snakeskin
plant |
Attractive, low growing plants with amazing green leaves possessing a snakeskin pattern. Thrives in a humid vivarium with medium lighting. The leaves enjoy abundant moisture/misting. | £2.99 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Prayer
Plant Maranta species |
So called because the leaves stand upright during the night, becoming pendunculate during the day. This plant has attractively marked foliage and is suitable for medium to large vivaria. Supplied as mature plants in 4" pots or as large rooted offsets. |
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Purple
Peperomia |
Some of the Peperomias comes in attractive leaf textures and colours. This stunning var possesses purple leaves and cricnkly leaves. Dies not like cosntantly damp roots so raise off the vivarium base with tree fern or Epiweb. Like semi-shade and temperatures not exceeding 28°C | £3.99 | ||||
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Aluminium
plant |
The Aluminum
plant requires a lot of moisture and is hence excellent for
the tropical vivarium. Keep them bushy by pinching terminal
buds and renew them using cuttings. Superb
as a backdrop to a vivarium. Rooted cuttings [Click Here for large image] |
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Mistletoe
cactus |
An
epiphytic perennial
succulent with hanging, variously formed stems. If it flowers
they are followed by spherical, translucent berries.
Originate from SE
USA, South America, Sri Lanka and Tropical Africa. Prefers a partially shady
location with a rich, well-drained soil and 75 - 90% humidity. Mist leaves frequently. |
£4.49 | ||||
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Spathiphyllum Spathiphyllum quatro |
Attractive free flowering foliage plant with distinctive white flowers. Vigorous vivarium plant and can tolerate both retaively dry and moist conditions. Supplied in 4" pots. |
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Dartfrog Plant Selections/Mixes
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Dartfrog Bromeliad selection | Our choice of 3 x bromeliad species suitable for the vivarium. Price is is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £12.99 | |
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Dartfrog Bromeliad selection 2 | Our choice of 6 x bromeliad species suitable for the vivarium. Price is is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £22.99 | |
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Dartfrog Climber selection | Our choice of 3 x climber species suitable for the vivarium. Price is for rooted cuttings and is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £9.99 | |
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Dartfrog Fern selection | Our choice of 3 x fern species suitable for the vivarium. Each type will be a fully rooted plant. Price is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £14.99 | |
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Dartfrog Orchid selection | Our choice of 3 x orchid species suitable for the vivarium. Each type will be a fully rooted bulb. price is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £12.49 | Temporarily Out of Stock |
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Dartfrog Foliage Plant selection | Our choice of 3 x foliage plants suitable for the vivarium. Each type will be a fully rooted or in a pot. price is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £9.99 | |
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Dartfrog Vivarium Plant selection 1 | Our selection of 4 x plants suitable for the sub-tropical/tropical vivarium. This will include at least 1 x bromeliad and 1 x fern & is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £14.99 | |
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Dartfrog Vivarium Plant selection 2 | Our selection of 6 x plants suitable for the sub-tropical/tropical vivarium. This will include at least 1 x bromeliad, 1 x fern & 1 x folioage plant & is inclusive of postage & packing (unless ordered with other items) | £19.99 | |
Please refer
to our Terms & Conditions. |