{"product_id":"et-silk-plant-ruscus-medium-pt3041","title":"Exo Terra Silk Plant Ruscus Medium PT3041 | Vivarium Artificial Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Realistic Alternative to Live Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Benefits Inside the Vivarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates visual cover and additional dwelling space for reptiles and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for hot, arid, or high-UV environments where live plants struggle to survive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not be damaged or destroyed by herbivorous or destructive species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering, fertilising, or light schedule required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCombining Artificial and Live Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtificial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA straightforward, durable addition to any vivarium that maintains its appearance without ongoing intervention, freeing you to focus on the animals themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148139483473,"sku":"PHJ421","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/PHJ421_1.jpg?v=1782598984","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/et-silk-plant-ruscus-medium-pt3041","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}