{"product_id":"exo-terra-barrel-cactus","title":"Exo Terra Barrel Cactus Artificial Terrarium Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Exo Terra Barrel Cactus is a detailed artificial desert plant designed for vivariums where live plants simply cannot survive. Built for arid and semi-arid setups, it brings natural structure and visual depth to enclosures without the maintenance demands of real flora. Available in two sizes to suit different enclosure scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Artificial Plants Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtreme heat, low humidity, and UV-intensive lighting make many desert terrariums hostile environments for live plants. Some reptiles will also damage or consume vegetation outright. Artificial plants remove these obstacles entirely, letting you build a fully planted enclosure regardless of the conditions inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModelled on the Real Thing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Barrel Cactus is crafted as a close replica of its natural counterpart, replicating the form and texture of a genuine desert cactus. The result is a convincing addition to any arid or desert-themed vivarium that holds up under close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunctional as Well as Decorative\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plants do more than fill space. Like their living equivalents, they provide visual cover that reduces stress in reptiles, create additional surface area within the enclosure, and encourage more natural exploratory behaviour. They can be used alongside live plants to fill areas of the terrarium that would otherwise remain bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Barrel Cactus is available in two sizes, making it straightforward to match the plant to your enclosure. Use the smaller option for compact desert setups or as a detail piece within a larger build, and the larger size where a more prominent focal point is needed. Select your preferred size from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":54176640139601,"sku":"PHD005","price":4.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54176640172369,"sku":"PHD030","price":8.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/exo-terra-barrel-cactus","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}