{"product_id":"pr-live-plant-inch-plant-purple-large","title":"Spiderwort (Tradiscantia sp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Inch Plant 'Purple' (\u003cem\u003eTradescantia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a fast-growing creeping plant well suited to tropical and bioactive terrariums. This large specimen from ProRep's curated live plant range brings bold colour and dense ground cover to humid vivarium setups, and is a practical choice for keepers building a living ecosystem rather than a static display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Live Plants in a Terrarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive plants do more than look the part. In a terrarium environment they provide natural cover, climbing surfaces, shade, and help sustain ambient humidity — all of which contribute directly to animal welfare. A well-planted vivarium gives reptiles and amphibians a more stimulating, naturalistic space to inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTradescantia — Colour and Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTradescantia is a low creeping plant that spreads across substrate and up surfaces, making it ideal for ground cover or wall coverage in tropical builds. The purple colouration is striking but requires bright light to remain vivid — insufficient light will cause the colour to fade. It thrives in high humidity environments and benefits from soil that is kept evenly moist with good drainage; roots should not sit in standing water. Occasional drying is tolerated but is best avoided in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuited to the Terrarium, Not Just Any Houseplant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProRep's live plant range has been specifically selected for terrarium suitability — not simply re-packaged garden centre stock. Species are chosen to remain a manageable size and to suit the conditions found in tropical vivarium setups. The Inch Plant 'Purple' fits squarely into jungle and rainforest-style builds alongside bromeliads, epiphytes, and moisture-loving ground cover species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large specimen means meaningful coverage from day one, letting you establish a planted vivarium layout without waiting for smaller cuttings to establish themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54441595109713,"sku":"PPL260L","price":9.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/PPL260L_1-3.jpg?v=1786457122","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-live-plant-inch-plant-purple-large","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}