Exo Terra Plastic Plant Mandarin

The Exo Terra Plastic Plant Mandarin is a detailed artificial terrarium plant designed for reptile and invertebrate keepers who want a well-planted enclosure without the complications of live flora. Available in medium and large sizes, it suits a range of vivarium setups and scales naturally with the size of the enclosure.

Where Live Plants Fall Short

Not every terrarium can support live plants. High temperatures, low humidity, strong basking zones, or species that simply eat or trample vegetation can make live planting impractical. Artificial plants like the Mandarin fill those gaps without compromise, holding their appearance indefinitely regardless of conditions.

Realistic Detail, Practical Function

Exo Terra's artificial plants are modelled closely on their natural counterparts, providing a convincing planted look rather than an obviously synthetic one. Beyond aesthetics, they serve the same functional role as live plants — adding visual cover, creating hiding spots, and expanding the usable space within the enclosure for the animal.

Combining Artificial and Live Planting

The Mandarin works particularly well as part of a mixed approach. Pairing artificial plants with live species allows keepers to fully plant a terrarium, placing artificial specimens in the hottest, driest, or highest-traffic areas where live plants would struggle. This gives a more complete and naturalistic result across the whole setup.

Choosing the Right Size

The Mandarin is available in two sizes to suit different enclosure scales. Choose based on the footprint of your terrarium and how much coverage you want to achieve — larger enclosures typically benefit from the bigger option, while the smaller size works well as a detail piece or in compact setups.