Featured Genera

A few of the genera we focus on most. Each links to current availability.

Marcgravia

Climbing canopy hemiepiphytes

Shingling juvenile growth and dramatic adult forms; prized for vivarium walls.

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Spotted and patterned foliage in silver, magenta, and deep green

Sonerila

Jewels of the forest floor

Iridescent leaf patterning in metallic silvers, deep velvets, and purples; understory specialists.

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Selaginella

Living fossil club mosses

Ancient lycophytes with intricate frond architecture; perfect for shaded terrarium foregrounds.

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Labisia

Patterned understory rosettes of Malesia

Textured, often silver-marked foliage on compact rosettes; understory specialists for humid terrarium floors.

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Begonia

Asymmetric leaves in endless variety

Richly patterned, often iridescent foliage in silvers, reds, and greens; vigorous growers suited to humid terrarium and vivarium setups.

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Philodendron

Climbing aroids of the understory

Vigorous climbers and shinglers that flatten against surfaces as juveniles; striking specimens for vivarium backgrounds and totem climbs.

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Rare & Tropical Terrarium Plants

Shop rare tropical plants for terrariums, vivariums, paludariums, and bioactive enclosures. A specialty catalog of understory species and miniature climbers.

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“My focus is on rare tropical understory plants such as Sonerila, Marcgravia, Selaginella, and Labisia, best grown in terrariums, vivariums, and humidity cabinets. Every specimen in our catalog is seed grown, taken as a cutting, or divided from healthy mother plants in our greenhouse in Palm Bay, Florida. We ship to growers across the United States.”

— Brandon

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🌿 Habitat & Environment

Important: The species in this collection are high-humidity specialists. To thrive, most require the stable microclimate of a terrarium, vivarium, or humidity cabinet and may have specific airflow requirements. Please review the environmental details in each listing before purchasing.

🧪 Propagation Guide

Most require high-humidity conditions to successfully root and establish. To ensure the best success with your new cuttings, I recommend the following:

Best Method These plants respond best to node cuttings or division within a high-humidity environment.

Propagation Media I recommend using dampened long-fiber sphagnum moss or a perlite-heavy mix in a sealed propagation box.

Success Tip Avoid "wet" media; aim for "wrung-out sponge" dampness. Maintain high humidity and bright indirect light until new growth points are firmly established.

🚚 Shipping Methods

USPS Ground Advantage $6 flat rate — FREE on orders over $45

UPS 2-Day Air FREE on orders over $150

UPS Overnight Air Saver FREE on orders over $400

Shipping to US locations only.

Note: We may change the shipping method at our expense on certain species.

📦 Fulfillment & Care

Order Processing At Sunshine State Foliage, we prioritize the health of your plants. We pack and ship exclusively on Mondays (unless it is a holiday) to ensure the fastest possible journey. This minimizes transit stress and helps your plants arrive in peak condition.

Live Arrival Live arrival is guaranteed. If your plant arrives in poor condition, contact us within 24 hours with photos.

Insulation and Heat Packs Add insulation to orders if temps are going to be below 50°F or above 95°F at either the source or destination.
Heat packs and insulation are included at no cost for overnight or 2-day air if needed.