Bromeliad - Terrarium Plants

Bromeliads — tropical eye-catchers for jungle and rainforest terrariums

Bromeliads are iconic tropical plants native to the rainforests of Central and South America — precisely the habitat of many popular terrarium animals such as dart frogs, chameleons, and small tree snakes. Their rosette structure naturally forms a water reservoir in the heart of the plant, which increases humidity and serves as a hiding place and breeding location for small amphibians.

Bromeliads are epiphytes: they naturally grow on trees and branches without needing soil. In the terrarium, they can be attached to cork, wood, or moss — making them ideally suited for vertical jungle setups and paludariums. Furthermore, they are particularly decorative with their striking leaf shapes and colors.

Characteristics

• Ideal for jungle, rainforest, and paludarium terrariums
• Increase humidity and provide shelter
• Water reservoir in the rosette — functional for dart frogs and small amphibians
• Epiphytic — can be attached to cork, wood, or moss without soil
• Decorative with striking leaf shapes and colors
• Safe for reptiles and amphibians