Exo Terra Silk Plant Abutilon Large PT3052 | Vivarium Silk Plant

The ET Silk Plant Abutilon Large (PT3052) is a large-format artificial silk plant designed for use in reptile vivariums and terrariums where live plants simply aren't viable. Modelled closely on its natural counterpart, it brings realistic colour, texture, and structure to enclosures that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to plant — whether due to high temperatures, low humidity, intense basking spots, or species that would make short work of anything living.

Where Live Plants Can't Go

Certain vivarium conditions — extreme heat near basking zones, arid desert setups, or species with a habit of eating or uprooting vegetation — make live plants impractical. This silk abutilon is built for exactly those situations. It holds its shape and appearance regardless of temperature or humidity levels, requiring no watering, pruning, or specialist lighting to stay looking good.

More Than Decoration

Artificial plants in a vivarium aren't just aesthetic. A large-format piece like this provides genuine cover and visual separation within the enclosure, encouraging more natural behaviour from its inhabitants. It effectively extends the usable space of the terrarium by adding elevated cover and breaking line of sight — benefits that are just as relevant with a silk plant as with a living one.

Combining with Live Plants

The ET Silk Plant Abutilon Large works well alongside live planting. Positioning it in the hotter or drier zones of a vivarium — where live plants struggle — allows you to achieve full, natural-looking coverage across the entire enclosure without compromise. The realistic form means it sits convincingly alongside genuine foliage.

A straightforward, low-maintenance addition that solves a real problem for keepers who want a well-planted vivarium without the limitations that live plants impose.