Temperate Terrarium / Vivarium Live Plant Bundle - Calathea, Ivy and Fittonia

This is a bundle of fairly small sized temperate plants ideal for a terrarium/vivarium setup which is less tropical with good ventilation
 
This includes:
1 x Variegated English Ivy
1 x White fittonia
1 x Calathea rufibarba
Each sent in a 5.5cm plant pot with EntoScapes’ High Nutrient Plant Soil
 
Real, natural growing plants always give terrariums a realistic and more dynamic appearance as well as enhancing the welfare of inhabitants of vivariums and paludariums.
 
We grow our plants in an indoor greenhouse under grow lights and a humidity gradient so that all our plants are in full health all year round. We warrant that EntoScapes plants will grow strongly in your set up if given the correct light, water and substrate.
 
 
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Plant Information and Advice
 
English Variegated Ivy
Common name: Variegated English Ivy
Scientific name: Hedera helix
 
Description: an evergreen climbing plant with leaves varying in shades of green, yellow and white. The leaves can be star-shaped or spear-shaped and stems quickly branch outwards, clinging onto nearby surfaces and quickly forming bushy growths. The variegation in the leaves is caused by a lack of chlorophyll which is represented by lighter areas. Although this is highly appealing, it does mean that variegated ivy grows slower due to having less chlorophyll and is more vulnerable to burning under bright light. We suggest placing this plant in a spot that receives bright but indirect light to encourage new variegated growth whilst avoiding leaf burn. This plant is probably one of the most versatile out of our plant range and is suitable for a variety of set-ups as a vining or climbing plant
 
Place of origin: UK
Type: evergreen climber/ vine
Habitat: variable
Humidity: 50%, tolerates ranges in humidity
Lighting: bright, indirect light
Temperature: tolerates most temperatures
Watering: water when top 1-2 inches of soil are dry
Soil: moist, well-draining soil
Growth rate: fast
 
White Fittonia
Common name: Nerve plant
Scientific name: Fittonia sp.
 
Description: an evergreen perennial with rooting stems and oval-shaped leaves that have contrasting veins, coming in a variety of bright greens, silvers, and pinks. These are naturally found growing in humid, sun-dappled areas around the base of trees in the rainforests of Peru, spreading across the forest floor and growing to heights of 10-15cm. These small but striking plants love constantly moist soil and humid conditions making them the ultimate terrarium plant. Nerve plants are also very good at letting you know when they are not happy by displaying drooping, wilted leaves. These can be planted as ground cover for many moisture loving inverts like millipedes, isopods, beetles, and some tarantulas, as well as amphibians and reptiles.
 
Place of origin: South America, Peru
Type: evergreen perennial, creeper
Habitat: rainforest
Humidity: 50% or higher
Lighting: bright, indirect light
Temperature: tolerates most temperatures, prefers the warmer side
Watering: keep soil constantly moist, but not soggy
Soil: moist, well-draining
Growth rate: medium
 
Calathea rufibarba
Common name: Furry feather Calathea, Calathea rufibarba
Scientific name: Goeppertia rufibarba
 
Description: a plant with long, slender, wavy leaves with rich green upper sides and deep purple under sides once the leaves mature. This plant gets its name from its leaves which have a fuzzy or furry texture. This plant is found on light-dappled forest floors in the tropical rainforests of South America where it can grow up to 1m tall. This plant will be happy in rainforest set-ups with an area that receives dappled light. We suggest planting these with a wide variety of inverts including mantids, beetles, tarantulas, and millipedes, however bare in mind that some species will nibble on the leaves and roots if planted directly into the tanks substrate.
 
Place of origin: South America
Type: perennial ground cover
Habitat: tropical, rainforest
Humidity: 60% or higher
Lighting: bright, indirect light/ tolerates low light
Temperature: 18-26˚C
Watering: keep soil constantly moist, not soggy
Soil: moist, well-draining soil
Growth rate: medium