Build a generous indoor landscape of foliage, water and branching wood with the Exo Terra Pro Paludarium Large X-Tall. At 90 x 45 x 90cm, this glass paludarium gives you room to combine a broad planted shoreline with height for layered tropical growth. It is a strong choice for a statement plant display, whether you favour a quiet rainforest pool or a more elaborate scene with moving water.

A broad landscape with room for contrast

Use the width to create different views within one composition. A densely planted bank at one end could lead into a more open water area, with a branching feature uniting the two. Repeating a few plants along the shoreline can make the scene feel connected without filling every available space.

Compared with the Medium X-Tall, this model adds 30cm of width while keeping the same stated depth and height. The additional breadth suits longer planting groups, but its 45cm depth still calls for careful planning. Avoid a thick background that consumes space better used for roots, water access and new growth.

Layer plants from the pool to the upper branches

Consider groups of Anubias or suitable Bucephalandra on wood and rock near the water, with their rhizomes left uncovered. Above the pool, use drained planting pockets for compact tropical foliage. Small ferns can break up the outline of larger leaves, while suitable miniature epiphytic orchids can provide individual focal points higher up.

Keep the plant palette compatible rather than treating the enclosure as a home for every moisture-loving species. Choose each plant for the conditions at its exact position. An aquatic plant, a terrestrial fern and a mounted orchid may need very different root conditions even when they share the same humid air.

Features that help with a larger build

Dual front-opening doors with push latches and integrated locks provide access across the display. The lockable stainless steel mesh top is removable, helping when positioning branches and planting the upper levels. Three-position adjustable ventilation gives you control over the ventilation opening without making this a sealed enclosure.

The extra-deep lower basin has a closable bottom drain for water removal. Rear cable and tubing inlets, internal channels and misting-nozzle attachment points help organise equipment. An Exo Terra Monsoon misting system can be added, but is not included. The drain assembly must be correctly fitted and leak-tested before landscaping.

Plan for the finished garden

Choose a flat, level support capable of carrying the completed enclosure, including water, substrate and decoration. Leave practical access to the drainage outlet and any pump or filter. A concealed service area can be useful, provided equipment can still be removed without dismantling the planted bank.

Arrange lighting to reach across the full display and down to the lower foliage. Check plant moisture, water quality and equipment regularly, and trim growth before it blocks light or access. Keep standing water within the lower basin: the enclosure's overall height is not an aquarium filling depth.

The Large X-Tall can remain entirely plant-focused, with reflections and contrasting foliage providing the interest. Suitable animals may also be considered, but the size and layout must meet their specific requirements rather than relying on the product's Large designation.

Dimensions: 90cm wide x 45cm deep x 90cm high.
Manufacturer code: PT4414.