Paludarium Plants List

Aquatic plants marginal plants and terrestrial plants.

Paludarium plants list. I especially like ficus pumila. This paludarium plants list is divided into three categories. This plant grows fairly quickly so you may have to pinch it back occasionally.

Boston ferns nephrolepis exaltata are way too big for the typical paludarium but can be used if larger fronds are regularly removed. However some plants will not survive submersed or even emersed although they grow near waterways. You can keep many types of plants and animals in one area.

Arachniodes aristata is a slow growing fern from india and sri lanka. The aluminum plant a native of vietnam likes low to medium light and warm temperatures. The aluminum plant is easy to root as well.

Plant in regular potting mix with good drainage and try to maintain moist but not soggy soil. Simply take a small cutting and plant it in moist soil. This collection of plants includes all plants that are excellent candidates for the terrarium or paludarium.

Coming from hot humid countries they do require a level of continual moisture to thrive so planting semi submerged at the waterline is an excellent way to give them the moisture they need and to break up the artificial border between land and water in the typical paludarium. A great species for the paludarium though may require regular pruning to prevent it becoming too large. For silver brushed leaves as shown here plant pilea cadierei.

I also have syngonium podophyllum pixie in several terrariums that i converted from used aquariums. A paludarium is a great addition to any home. Unlike an aquarium a paludarium blends the best of water and land to create a true ecosystem where diverse plants and animals can live together in one space.