{"title":"Terrarium","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTerrariums and vivariums have become a big part of my own hobby, so I have started bringing some of my favourite pieces onto the website. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is where you will find everything I use for my closed terrariums, vivariums and paludariums, from humidity-loving plants and live moss to springtails to keep things clean and healthy. Everything here is suited to small, humid setups, so they are easy to mix and match in a build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI am adding to this section as I go, so check back to see what is new.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plant-hydrocotyle-tripartite-japan-mini","title":"Hydrocotyle tripartite 'Japan' mini","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHydrocotyle Japan has small, three-lobed clover-shaped leaves that create a lush, cascading carpet. It grows along the substrate, over hardscape, and will even climb driftwood if given the chance. The result is a natural, wild look that softens hard edges in your aquascape. It grows quickly and is easy to propagate by trimming and replanting sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Medium to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCO2: Beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlacement: Foreground to midground, or cascading over hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDifficulty: Easy to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou will receive one portion of Hydrocotyle tripartite 'Japan' mini.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 x Emersed Handful","offer_id":45068069241028,"sku":"HPAHTJM","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2998\/1380\/files\/Hydrocotyle_tripartite_Japan_mini_HPA.jpg?v=1771143166"},{"product_id":"plant-marcgravia-sintenisii","title":"Marcgravia Sintenisii","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA shingling climber that presses its leaves flat against whatever it grows on, so it ends up looking like the background itself is alive. New growth comes in coppery red before hardening off to deep green with pale veining. It is slow to start and will usually sit still for a few weeks after planting while it grips on, then creep steadily from there. Press it flat against damp cork or wood and hold it with a clip or a bit of fishing line until it roots in. The one thing it will not forgive is dry air, so it needs a lidded setup with consistently high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: High, 80% and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlacement: Background or hardscape, climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDifficulty: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou will receive one rooted Marcgravia sintenisii cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot suitable for submerged use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 x Marcgravia Sintenisii","offer_id":46527259377860,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2998\/1380\/files\/Marcgravia_Sintenisii.jpg?v=1786782708"},{"product_id":"plant-begonia-olivacea","title":"Begonia Olivacea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA compact creeping begonia with small olive green leaves that carry a faint bronze sheen and flush red underneath. It spreads along a low rhizome rather than growing upright, so it works well as groundcover or trailing over hardscape in the front of a build. It stays small and neat, which makes it a good choice for nano terrariums where a full sized begonia would take over. It wants high humidity but not sitting water, so plant the rhizome on the surface rather than burying it and make sure your setup has a little airflow. Rot at the base is the main thing that catches people out with begonias, and it is almost always caused by the rhizome being buried too deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlacement: Foreground or trailing over hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDifficulty: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou will receive one bare rooted Begonia olivacea plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot suitable for submerged use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 x Begonia Olivacea","offer_id":46527279366340,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2998\/1380\/files\/64430_Hand_picked_aquatics_J_03_square_clear_Larger_489b1462-bde8-4be8-8857-4ce21dc30c21.png?v=1790202440"},{"product_id":"plant-selaginella-uncinata","title":"Selaginella Uncinata - Electric Blue Fern","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot actually a fern, it is a spikemoss, but the name has stuck for good reason. The fronds carry a blue green iridescence that shifts depending on how the light hits them, which is unusual enough that it tends to be the first thing people notice in a build. It creeps low across the substrate and spreads sideways, so it fills in as groundcover rather than climbing. Give it low to medium light, because too much will wash out the colour and it is the colour you are buying it for. Keep the substrate damp and the humidity high, and trim it back when it starts running where you do not want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne thing worth knowing, this plant establishes very easily in damp shady spots outdoors, so please put your trimmings in the bin rather than the compost or green waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlacement: Foreground groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDifficulty: Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou will receive one rooted Selaginella uncinata portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot suitable for submerged use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 x Selaginella Uncinata","offer_id":46527287492804,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2998\/1380\/files\/Selaginella_Uncinata_-_Electric_Blue_Fern.jpg?v=1786783454"},{"product_id":"saxifraga-stolonifera-strawberry-begonia-variegata","title":"Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Variegata', Strawberry Begonia","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNeither a strawberry nor a begonia, which is a good start. It is a Saxifrage, and it gets the name from the way it sends out long thin runners with baby plants on the end, exactly like a strawberry does. The variegated form has rounded, softly hairy leaves edged in cream and pink, with red undersides and silver veining running through the green. Those runners are half the appeal in a terrarium, because they dangle down over ledges and hardscape and then root themselves wherever they land, so one plant slowly becomes several. Give it medium light to hold the variegation, keep the substrate damp but not wet, and make sure the setup has some airflow, as this one prefers cooler and slightly less stuffy conditions than most terrarium plants. It handles a temperate or unheated build better than a warm tropical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: Moderate to high, with airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlacement: Foreground or trailing over ledges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDifficulty: Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou will receive one rooted Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Variegata' plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 x Saxifraga stolonifera 'Variegata' Strawberry Begonia","offer_id":46527289491652,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2998\/1380\/files\/Saxifraga_stolonifera_Variegata_Strawberry_Begonia.jpg?v=1786783278"},{"product_id":"plant-saxifraga-stolonifera-yakushima","title":"Saxifraga stolonifera 'Yakushima', Dwarf Strawberry Begonia","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA tiny, slow growing rosette plant with round leaves, soft hairs, and silver veining running over deep green, with red flushing underneath. It sends out fine thread-like runners with small plantlets on the end, which is where the strawberry part of the name comes from, and those plantlets will root themselves into any damp surface they reach. Left alone on a ledge it will slowly hang a curtain of little plants down the front of your build. It stays small enough to plant in a nano setup without taking it over. Give it medium light, damp substrate rather than wet, and some airflow, as it prefers cooler conditions and does not enjoy a hot sealed tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: Moderate to high, with airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlacement: Foreground, or on ledges where the runners can hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDifficulty: Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou will receive one rooted Saxifraga stolonifera 'Yakushima' plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot suitable for submerged use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 x Saxifraga stolonifera 'Yakushima' Dwarf Strawberry Begonia","offer_id":46527293817028,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2998\/1380\/files\/Saxifraga_stolonifera_Yakushima_Dwarf_Strawberry_Begonia_2.jpg?v=1786783027"},{"product_id":"plant-marcgravia-umbellata-red","title":"Marcgravia Umbellata Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA shingling climber that presses its leaves flat against the surface it grows on, overlapping them like roof tiles as it works its way up. The leaves are broader and more rounded than most Marcgravia, and new growth comes in a strong red before slowly hardening off to green, so an actively growing piece has colour running through the top of it at all times. Like the rest of the genus it is slow to get going and will often sit still for a few weeks after planting while it grips on. Press it flat against damp cork or wood and hold it there with a clip or a bit of fishing line until it roots in, then leave it alone. It needs consistently high humidity in a lidded setup, and it will tell you quickly if the air is too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: High, 80% and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlacement: Background or hardscape, climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDifficulty: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou will receive one rooted Marcgravia Umbellata 'Red' cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot suitable for submerged use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 x Marcgravia Umbellata Red","offer_id":46527302107332,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2998\/1380\/files\/Marcgravia_umbellata_Red.jpg?v=1786782872"}],"url":"https:\/\/handpickedaquatics.com\/collections\/terrarium.oembed","provider":"Hand Picked Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}