Tropical Vivarium Plants
A tropical vivarium is a terrarium designed to keep animals as well as plants. Many plants from around the world can easily grow in a tropical vivarium to maintain a healthy environment for your exotic pet and add color and interest to your indoor living space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Types
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Plants that grow in the warm, humid environment of the tropics come in many different shapes, sizes and colors. Epiphytes have spindly roots that grow on other plants and make impressive additions to a tropical vivarium. A number of species of bromeliads, African violets, carnivorous plants and orchids thrive in tropical vivariums and provide shelter for tropical animals.
Function
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In addition to providing color to your vivarium, many tropical plants also help maintain the biotic integrity of the microenvironment. Plants quickly filter out nutrients such as phosphorous, ammonia and nitrites from the environment, keeping your plants and animals healthy in the vivarium.
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Care
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Tropical vivarium plants need an environment that mimics their own to grow healthily. Providing plants with an artificial grow light and misting them regularly with a spray bottle or misting system keeps tropical vivarium plants vibrant.
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