{"product_id":"zoo-med-tillandsia","title":"Zoo Med Tillandsia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA realistic air plant that never needs a drop of water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Tillandsia is an artificial terrarium plant styled on the epiphytic air plants found in rainforest habitats, giving a naturalistic terrarium or paludarium a splash of green without any watering, misting or plant lighting to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are moulded in a water-resistant material and the whole plant sits on a sturdy root-style stake, so it pushes straight into substrate, cork bark or a background and stays put even when a curious reptile or amphibian climbs on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — wipe clean, no colour fade from misting or splashback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy root stake\u003c\/strong\u003e — anchors straight into substrate, bark or backgrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — no watering, misting, fertilising or plant lighting required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to be climbed on\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to hold its shape and position under normal pet interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives shy reptiles and amphibians a place to duck out of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtificial (faux) air plant, Tillandsia style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-resistant synthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot-style stake, pushes into substrate or background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM905\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med doesn't publish an overall height or spread for this piece. If exact footprint matters for a small enclosure, get in touch before ordering and we'll check it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalistic terrariums, paludariums and vivariums wanting rainforest-style greenery without live plant care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosures housing species that uproot, dig around or eat live plants, where a live Tillandsia wouldn't survive anyway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for live planting where a bioactive clean-up crew relies on living plants for cover and humidity cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot edible — it's decor, not a food or supplement item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse or wipe with plain water to remove dust, algae film or substrate build-up. Avoid harsh detergents — plain water is enough, and the leaves are water-resistant rather than waterproof-coated, so there's no finish to strip off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. As a small decor accessory it ships standard with the rest of your order — no special freight handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill my reptile try to eat it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome reptiles investigate new decor by mouth. The leaves are a solid synthetic material rather than a foam or foil that could shed pieces, but as with any new decor, keep an eye on the enclosure for the first few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need any light or humidity to stay looking good?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Because it's artificial, it doesn't respond to UVB, basking heat or humidity levels the way a live Tillandsia would — it looks the same in a dry enclosure as in a humid rainforest setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a paludarium with a water feature?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves are water-resistant, so splash zones near waterfalls or misting systems won't damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I mount it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush the root stake into substrate, a cork bark round or a foam background. 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