TerraLED guides: plants, lighting and terrariums

Practical guidance on choosing grow lights, caring for plants and planning a terrarium around the needs of its species.

Guide to getting started in terrariums: choice of species and essential equipment

This article offers advice for getting started in terrariums by choosing a species that is easy to raise and finding out about its biotope before buying your terrarium. The ideal species to start with are the Pogona, Leopard Gecko and Corn Snake. It is also important to choose the right equipment for the animal's well-being, including the terrarium, heating, lighting, substrate and accessories. The different types of heating and lighting are detailed, as well as the preferred substrates....

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The Pogona, an ideal companion for beginners in terrariums

This article is devoted to the Pogona, also known as the bearded dragon, a lizard very popular in terrariums. The Pogona is a relatively easy animal to care for and socialize. Their lifespan is 8 to 10 years and their adult size is around 50 cm. The Pogona lives in semi-arid areas in Australia and feeds on insects and plants. Crickets, locusts and grasshoppers are recommended for insects and dandelions, cabbage leaves, parsley, celery and cucumber for vegetables. The terrarium must have one...

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Incredible plants: from the giant water lily to the silena stenophylla

This article talks about several surprising plants: The giant water lily, which can reach a meter in diameter in just six days of growth. This aquatic plant has the largest leaves in the world, and some reptiles use it as a platform to keep warm. Rafflesia arnoldii, the largest single flower in the world, which can measure up to one meter in diameter and 10 kg. This parasitic plant grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia and gives off a “corpse” smell to attract pollinating insects. She...

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Discover the V4 IP66 LED horticultural SPOTs for your terrarium

The article presents the V4 spots in five different powers: 10W, 30W, 50W, 100W and 200W. These spots have in common an IP66 standard, a design with a tempered glass plate, an anti-corrosion aluminum body, horticultural quality Philips LEDs, bi-spectrum lighting in warm and cold white, a color rendering index above 90 and a 2 year warranty. Each spot has specific technical characteristics depending on its power. Spotlights can be used to promote the growth and flowering of plants or to...

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