{"product_id":"exo-terra-forest-plant-abutilon","title":"Exo Terra Forest Plant Abutilon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic hanging foliage that never needs light, water or trimming.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Forest Plant Abutilon is a silk replica of an abutilon plant, built to hang or stand in a terrarium and give reptiles and amphibians visual cover and climbing structure without the care a live plant demands. It's sold in Small and Large sizes and is a common choice for quarantine and hospital tanks, where live plants often aren't practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic silk leaf replica\u003c\/strong\u003e — closely mimics real abutilon foliage for a natural-looking terrarium without live-plant upkeep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic, sturdy material\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe to have in an enclosure with an animal that noses or climbs on its furnishings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse-clean and disinfect\u003c\/strong\u003e — no soil, no light requirement, no risk of the plant dying back or rotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds usable 3D space\u003c\/strong\u003e — hangs from the enclosure top or wall, or lays across the floor, to create hides and visual barriers that reduce stress in a new or shy animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction-mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e — comes with suction cups so it can be fixed to the enclosure wall or hung, or simply placed on the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall — SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall — barcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015561230322\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarge — SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarge — barcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015561230520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic silk-leaf replica on a bendable, twistable stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuction cups included; can also be hung or laid on the enclosure floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish exact height and width figures for this range, so treat Small and Large as relative sizes rather than fixed measurements — check the product photo against your enclosure's dimensions before ordering, or contact us if you need an estimate before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Small suits nano and standard cube terrariums where you want a single accent plant without crowding the floor space. The Large suits taller or larger enclosures, or setups where you're building up several layers of cover for a shy or arboreal species. Both can be used together in a bigger display for a fuller look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to geckos, small to medium lizards, frogs and other terrarium animals that benefit from visual cover and climbing structure, including quarantine and hospital tanks where a live plant isn't practical. Not a source of humidity or air quality benefit the way a live plant is, and not a substitute for UVB-appropriate basking cover in enclosures that need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with clean water before first use and periodically afterwards, wiping down and disinfecting to remove waste and any build-up. Air dry before returning it to the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law as a standard terrarium decor item. Ships standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA moss mat or bioactive substrate as a floor base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hide positioned beneath or beside the foliage for extra security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe other size in this range, if you're layering cover in a larger enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a live plant or an artificial one?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtificial — it's a silk replica, so there's no lighting, watering or feeding requirement, and no risk of it dying back in a quarantine or low-light setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe if my reptile or amphibian chews on it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made from a non-toxic material, but as with any furnishing, keep an eye on animals that persistently chew or pick at decor and remove any item that starts to fray or shed material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a bioactive enclosure alongside live plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's commonly used to fill gaps while live plants establish, or as permanent structure in areas too shaded for live foliage to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I attach it to the enclosure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with suction cups for mounting to glass or acrylic walls, and can also be hung from mesh tops or simply laid across the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":55293259546915,"sku":"RP60","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55335206256931,"sku":"RP66","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RP60_2.png?v=1782876764","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-forest-plant-abutilon","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}