Give a mixed collection of terrarium plants a broad setting with the Exo Terra Pro Terrarium Large Wide. Measuring 90 x 45 x 45cm, it offers room for a substantial horizontal arrangement with low planting, compact leafy features and natural decoration. Choose it for a display that spreads across the room visually without relying on the taller proportions of the Large Tall.

Arrange plants in connected groups

Rather than treating the enclosure as one large planting bed, sketch out a few distinct groups. A leafy feature at one end could be balanced by a smaller rosette-shaped plant towards the other, with low foliage linking the two. Keep an open section where the structure of the landscape remains visible.

The length gives you scope to repeat a favourite plant or leaf texture without placing identical specimens side by side. Try viewing the empty arrangement from your usual seat before committing to the planting. This helps you decide where the main feature should sit and which parts of the display need a clearer view.

A considered mix of tropical foliage

Suitable compact ferns, small Peperomia and carefully chosen Pilea can provide varied leaf shapes. Small bromeliads are another possibility where their particular light and watering needs fit the design. Check mature spread as well as height, especially for plants whose leaves form broad rosettes.

You can use a mixture of direct planting and removable pots to organise the collection. Keep the root conditions appropriate for each plant while maintaining a compatible overall climate. A wider terrarium offers more positions, but it should not be used to force plants with fundamentally different requirements into one display.

Practical features behind the planting

Two front-opening doors with push latches and integrated locks provide access across the enclosure. A removable, lockable stainless steel mesh top assists with larger planting tasks. Three-position adjustable ventilation allows airflow to be altered, and a deep waterproof base accommodates planted layouts.

Rear inlets, tubing channels and misting-nozzle attachment points help organise accessories away from the main view. The terrarium is ready for an Exo Terra Monsoon misting installation, although the misting system is not included.

Build in room for growth and maintenance

Leave a practical route to the rear planting and any removable pots. Keep the front ventilation clear of growing medium and foliage, and plan how you will inspect and remove surplus water. A drainage layer can collect runoff, but it does not eliminate the need to manage water within the enclosure.

Provide lighting that covers the whole planted length. Check how larger leaves and decoration shade their neighbours, and adjust the layout as the plants develop. The most effective display is not necessarily the most densely planted one; visible space helps retain the shapes and contrasts you intended.

The Large Wide is a useful format for a living-room plant feature or an organised tropical collection. Install it on a level support suitable for the completed weight. It may also be used for an appropriately planned animal habitat, with enclosure suitability assessed against the species' adult care requirements.

Dimensions: 90cm wide x 45cm deep x 45cm high.
Manufacturer code: PT4412.