Zoo Med Lace Fern
Part no.
BU-62
Type
Artificial plant
Mount
Root stake
Leaves
Water-resistant
Zoo Med Lace Fern
An artificial fern that adds cover without the upkeep of a live plant. The Zoo Med Lace Fern is part of Zoo Med's Naturalistic Flora range – a realistic artificial terrarium plant on a root-stake base, built to add jungle texture, hiding spots and privacy to a reptile or amphibian enclosure without the light, humidity or feeding a live plant needs.
Key features
- Water-resistant foliage – the leaves are built to take misting or a fogger without deteriorating, and can be wiped clean.
- Root-stake anchor – pushes into substrate for a stable, natural-looking hold rather than sitting loose.
- Adds cover and privacy – gives a shy animal somewhere to retreat from view, which live plants often can't survive being used for.
- Encourages natural drinking behaviour – water droplets collect on the leaves after misting, which some species will drink from in preference to a still water bowl.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Artificial terrarium/paludarium plant, Naturalistic Flora range |
| Mounting | Root-stake, pushed into substrate |
| Material | Durable plastic with water-resistant leaves |
| Approx. size | 15–20 cm spread, around 25 cm tall (retailer-measured; not published on Zoo Med's own spec sheet) |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: terrariums, vivariums and paludariums for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates that benefit from visual cover and planted-look décor.
- Not suitable for: species that will chew or ingest décor pieces – check plastic decor is appropriate for your animal before adding it, and remove promptly if it's being gnawed on.
Care and maintenance
Rinse or wipe down periodically to clear dust, substrate and any waste build-up. The water-resistant leaves tolerate regular misting from a hand mister or fogger without damage.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. Standard shipping from Brisbane / North Lakes; no special freight handling required.
Common questions
Will misting damage this plant?
No – the foliage is water-resistant and is designed to hold droplets after misting, which is part of the point: some animals will drink from the leaves.
Does it come with a full size chart?
Zoo Med's own product page doesn't publish exact dimensions for this piece; the approximate size above comes from retailer measurements rather than the manufacturer, so treat it as a guide rather than an exact figure.
How do I anchor it in a bioactive setup?
Push the root-stake base into the substrate. In a deep bioactive layer it should hold without extra support; in shallow substrate you may want to anchor it against décor or the enclosure wall.
