The Exo Terra Pro Terrarium Medium Wide gives a planted arrangement room to extend across the display. Measuring 60 x 45 x 45cm, it suits a miniature tropical landscape with several distinct planting groups rather than one central specimen. Use the additional width to balance bold foliage with finer textures, or to leave an open space between two leafy features.

Give your planting a wider setting

A horizontal composition works particularly well in this format. Position the main feature towards one end and a smaller companion group at the other, linking them with a low piece of wood or a gently curving line of planting. The space between the groups becomes part of the design rather than an area that needs filling.

Think about how you will view the terrarium in the room. Plants at the rear should contribute to the overall scene without hiding everything in front. Repeating a leaf shape or colour across the enclosure can help the arrangement feel connected, even when it contains several different species.

Plant ideas for a layered landscape

Compact tropical ferns can provide the main green structure, with suitable Peperomia and Pilea adding contrasting foliage. Small Fittonia varieties can be considered towards the front. Choose particular plants for their eventual size and growing needs, not just for how well they fit together on planting day.

The wider format also gives you the option of displaying plants in separate removable pots, hidden carefully within the arrangement. This can be helpful for a collection that changes over time. Keep the planting compatible overall, even when individual root zones use different growing media.

Dual doors and adjustable airflow

Two front-opening doors with push latches and integrated locking provide access across the display. The removable, lockable stainless steel mesh top is useful when fitting decoration or working from above. Three-position adjustable ventilation allows you to alter airflow as conditions and planting density change.

The deep waterproof base accommodates planted arrangements. Rear cable inlets, tubing channels and nozzle attachment points help with equipment organisation, including preparation for an Exo Terra Monsoon misting system. The Monsoon system is not included.

Plan for healthy growth and easy upkeep

Leave enough access to reach the back corners with your chosen planting tools. Avoid building a permanent feature directly in front of an area you will need to inspect. Plan how excess water will be removed before adding substrate, and do not allow a hidden reservoir to rise into the main root zone.

Choose lighting that covers the 60cm-wide arrangement rather than concentrating only on its centre. Look for areas shaded by wood or larger leaves and place plants accordingly. Use actual plant response and moisture checks to guide watering, rather than assuming every part of the enclosure dries at the same rate.

The Medium Wide is a useful choice for a composed indoor garden with space between the main features. It can also support appropriately planned animal habitats, but plant compatibility alone does not establish that the enclosure is suitable for a particular reptile, amphibian or invertebrate.

Dimensions: 60cm wide x 45cm deep x 45cm high.
Manufacturer code: PT4408.