The Exo Terra Croton Jungle Terrarium Plant is an exact replica of its natural counterparts and is easier to maintain. The way this plant hangs in your terrarium and the fullness of its green leaves will make your reptile think it is the real thing. This plant offers the same advantages as live plants whether the purpose is decorative creating hiding spots or enlarging the dwelling area. The plants are easy to clean and simple to maintain. A combination of live plants and the Exo Terra Terrarium Plants is perfect so even in spaces where live plants won t thrive there will be natural looking decorations.