Muehlenbeckia complexa

Easy to care for and yet exclusive: Monstera obliqua

The Muehlenbeckia complexaalso known as wire shrub, is a particularly delicate but hardy plant that brings a unique elegance to the terrarium with its fine network of tendrils and round, small leaves. Originally from New Zealand and Australia, it is perfectly adapted to warm, humid climates and is ideal for enriching terrariums with natural structure and dense greenery.

With its creeping and climbing growth, the Muehlenbeckia complexa can be used in a variety of ways: it can cover the substrate with greenery, play around branches and back walls or serve as a living cover layer for the microclimate in the terrarium. It particularly comes into its own in tropical and subtropical setups, as it loves high humidity and grows optimally in constantly moist conditions.

Care is uncomplicated. For healthy growth, the plant needs a Illumination of around 1,000-2,000 lumens per 30 cm terrarium heightso that it can also thrive in medium light conditions. A slightly moist soil with loose, humus-rich soil is ideal, but waterlogging should be avoided. The plant is particularly vigorous in high humidity of over 70 %.

Muehlenbeckia complexa remains rather compact in height, but can cover considerable areas with its creeping and climbing shoots. In the terrarium, it not only provides visual enhancement, but also creates hiding places and a near-natural environment for small invertebrates, geckos or frogs.

Another advantage of this plant is its resilience: even if it is regularly pruned, it will continue to grow vigorously. This means that growth can be easily controlled and the terrarium remains neat and harmoniously greened at all times.

With the Muehlenbeckia complexa you get a versatile, elegant and robust plant in your terrarium that provides structure, naturalness and a healthy microclimate.