Tropical
Tropical Plant Starter Bundle
Available Counts
| 1 Fern |
| 1 Moss |
| 1 Cryptanthus |
| 1 Pink Fittonia |
| 1 Neanthe Bella Palm |
Grow your reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate jungle with the ReptiCulture™ Tropical Plant Starter Bundle. This curated collection of bioactive plants is perfect for naturally enhancing your animal’s habitat and creating a lush, vibrant environment. Each species—from ferns and mosses to Fittonia, Cryptanthus, and Neanthe Bella—thrives in warm, humid conditions and is easy to care for, making them excellent choices for tropical setups. These moderate-growing plants work beautifully as foreground and midground accents, adding texture, color, and essential humidity to support your pet’s well-being.
- ✓ Curated mix of tropical plants that enrich your pet’s habitat with lush texture
- ✓ Thrives in warm, humid environments ideal for bioactive enclosures
- ✓ Provides a variety of colors, shapes, and growth patterns for natural depth
- ✓ Prefers bright, indirect light suitable for most tropical habitat setups
- ✓ Easy-care selections that require minimal maintenance once established
Fern
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Common Name(s): Fern
- Scientific Name: Asplenium sp., Davallia sp., Nephrolepis sp., Pteris sp.
- Origin: Tropical jungles all over the world
- Care Level: Beginner
- Light Level: Partial Shade
- Placement: Midground
- Planting Requirements: In substrate
- Humidity: High, 70-100%
- Temperature: 65°-75°F
- Max Height: 36"
- Max Width: 36"
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Watering Needs: 2-3x a week
- Packaging: Plastic 2" Pot
Moss
- Family: Selaginellales
- Common Name(s): Spikemoss
- Scientific Name: Selaginella sp.
- Origin: Africa
- Care Level: Beginner
- Light Level: Partial Shade
- Placement: Climber
- Planting Requirements: In substrate
- Humidity: High, 70-100%
- Temperature: 65°-85°F
- Max Height: 20"
- Max Width: 12"
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Watering Needs: Daily
- Packaging: Plastic 2" Pot
Cryptanthus
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Common Name(s): Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Cryptanthus, Earth Star
- Scientific Name: Cryptanthus sp.
- Origin: South Africa
- Care Level: Beginner
- Light Level: Partial Shade
- Placement: Foreground
- Planting Requirements: In substrate
- Humidity: Moderate, 30-70%
- Temperature: 60°-85°F
- Max Height: 6"
- Max Width: 12"
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Watering Needs: Weekly
- Packaging: Plastic 2" Pot
Pink Fittonia
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Common Name(s): Pink Fittonia, Pink Nerve Plant
- Scientific Name: Fittonia albivenis
- Origin: South America
- Care Level: Beginner
- Light Level: Partial Shade
- Placement: Midground
- Planting Requirements: In substrate
- Humidity: High, 70-100%
- Temperature: 65°-80°F
- Max Height: 6"
- Max Width: 12-18"
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Watering Needs: 2-3x a week
- Packaging: Plastic 2" Pot
Neanthe Bella Palm
- Family: Arecaceae
- Common Name(s): Parlor Palm
- Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans
- Origin: Mexican and Guatemalan Rainforests
- Care Level: Beginner
- Light Level: Shade
- Placement: Background
- Planting Requirements: In substrate
- Humidity: Moderate, 50-70%
- Temperature: 65°-80°F
- Max Height: 24-72"
- Max Width: 24-36"
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Watering Needs: Weekly
- Packaging: Plastic 2" Pot