Exo Terra Silk Plant Ruscus Medium PT3041 | Vivarium Artificial Plant

The ET Silk Plant Ruscus Medium (PT3041) is an artificial terrarium plant designed for reptile and exotic pet keepers who want realistic, low-maintenance greenery in their vivarium. Whether your setup runs too hot, too dry, or houses a species that would simply demolish live vegetation, this silk ruscus gives you the visual depth and structural variety of a planted enclosure without the upkeep.

A Realistic Alternative to Live Plants

Modelled closely on its natural counterpart, the ruscus replicates the look of real foliage to a high degree of detail. It delivers the same aesthetic and functional benefits as live planting — enriching the enclosure visually, creating cover, and giving inhabitants more surfaces and spaces to interact with — without any of the horticultural demands.

Practical Benefits Inside the Vivarium

• Creates visual cover and additional dwelling space for reptiles and invertebrates
• Suitable for hot, arid, or high-UV environments where live plants struggle to survive
• Will not be damaged or destroyed by herbivorous or destructive species
• No watering, fertilising, or light schedule required

Combining Artificial and Live Planting

Artificial plants like this one work well alongside live species, allowing you to fill out areas of the terrarium — particularly warmer or drier zones near heat sources — where live plants would not survive. This hybrid approach lets you achieve a fully planted look across the entire enclosure regardless of the microclimate variations within it.

A straightforward, durable addition to any vivarium that maintains its appearance without ongoing intervention, freeing you to focus on the animals themselves.