Exo Terra Star Cactus
Part no.
PT2982
Exo Terra Star Cactus
All the structure of a cactus, none of the care routine. The Exo Terra Star Cactus is a 23 cm wide replica desert plant, moulded and painted to reproduce the ribbing and spine clusters of a real cactus, built from a non-toxic material that's sturdy enough to handle regular cleaning and disinfecting.
Key features
- Realistic detail — moulded and painted to read as a genuine cactus rather than an obvious prop, down to the ribbing and spine clusters.
- Non-toxic material — safe to have in an enclosure with an animal that may investigate or rest against it.
- Easy to clean — rinse or wipe down, and it can be disinfected, which live plants can't tolerate.
- No care requirements — no watering, lighting or feeding schedule, unlike the real plant it imitates.
- Creates shelter — the shape forms nooks an animal can duck into for a sense of security.
Specifications
| Model | Width | Material | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT2982 | 23 cm | Non-toxic replica material | RP168 |
Exo Terra doesn't publish a height or depth figure for this piece — width is the only dimension stated on the manufacturer's own product page.
Suitable for — and not suitable for
Well suited to desert and arid-style terrariums, quarantine or hospital setups where live plants and substrate additions aren't practical, and as a low-maintenance filler alongside real planting. Not a substitute for live plants where a species benefits from foliage cover, humidity buffering or natural grazing — it's decoration and shelter only.
Care and maintenance
Rinse with water when soiled. The material tolerates disinfecting, which makes it a reasonable choice for quarantine terrariums where surfaces need to be sanitised between animals.
Goes well with
- Exo Terra desert substrates, for a matched arid-terrarium look.
- Other Exo Terra artificial plants, to build up a fuller desert planting scheme without live plant maintenance.
- A basking lamp and heat source suited to the desert species the enclosure is set up for.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane / North Lakes warehouse.
Common questions
Is this a real cactus?
No — it's a non-toxic replica, moulded and painted to look like one. There's no watering or light requirement.
Is it safe for reptiles to touch or climb on?
Yes — it's made from a non-toxic material intended for use inside terrariums with live animals.
Can I use it in a quarantine tank?
Yes — Exo Terra specifically positions this as suited to sterile or quarantine set-ups, since it can be rinsed and disinfected between uses, unlike a live plant.
