Rare Tropicals uk

17/10/2025

🌿 Philodendron sp. ‘Mini Purple’ 💜
A true gem for collectors and terrarium lovers alike — this compact Philodendron boasts deep green to dusky purple hues that intensify with age and lighting. Its glossy, heart-shaped leaves stay petite, making it a perfect choice for high-humidity setups and bioactive displays.

Native to tropical rainforest understories, ‘Mini Purple’ thrives in warm, shaded environments with steady moisture — ideal for your terrarium!

10/10/2025

🌱 Peperomia metallica “Narrow”
A striking epiphytic species native to Colombia, notable for its elongated, lanceolate leaves with deep metallic hues and subtle red undersides. Like many Peperomia, it thrives in consistently humid environments with moderate, diffused light. Its compact growth and shimmering foliage make it a unique choice for terrariums and specialized plant collections

03/10/2025

🌿 Selaginella sp. “Naranjos”
An uncommon spikemoss collected from the humid forests near Naranjos, Ecuador. Characterized by its fine, pinnate fronds and vibrant emerald hue, this Selaginella prefers consistently high humidity, low–medium light, and a stable terrarium environment. As a member of the lycophytes, it represents one of the most ancient lineages of vascular plants, offering both scientific interest and ornamental value.

26/09/2025

🌿✨ Asplenium fragrans – a fern full of charm and grace. With its finely textured fronds and airy look, it adds a soft, tropical touch to any space. 💚

🌱 Care tip: Loves bright, indirect light, steady humidity, and moist (but not soggy) soil. A perfect pick for Terrariums!

02/05/2025

Selliguea sp. ‘Peninsular 🔥 A stunning rare fern which does great in high humidity conditions with its stunning lush leaves

02/03/2025

Look forward to attending this, hopefully see you there!

It's about time we let you know about all the amazing traders coming to the Bournemouth Bug Show in 2025!!

We're thrilled to welcome back all our previous traders, and an whole load of new traders!!

* Bournemouth Bug Show - Raffle
* South Coast Spiders - Tarantulas, Scorpions, Enclosures & Live Food
* The Phidippus Palace - Jumping spiders, decor and more
* Skinned - Taxidermy
* Mantis House - Praying mantis, jumping spiders, other inverts and more
* Southern Aquatics & Pets - Assorted livestock, enclosures, dry goods and giftware
* Blacklidge's Bakes - Cakes, cookies and more
* Dave's Little Beasties - Tarantulas, merch and more
* Bournemouth Natural Science Society - Assorted inverts, handling experiences and society memberships
* Ants on a Rock - Ants and ant keeping supplies
* Tropical Forest Spiders - Jumping spiders and enclosures
* Nicki's Parabridge Emporium - Enclosure decor
* Cosmic Creepers - Jumping spiders, other inverts and accessories
* Opal Geckos - Decor, accessories, crystal carvings and crochet gifts
* Charlottes Webs - Jumping spiders, velvet spiders, moths and accessories
* Creepy & Crawly UK - Assorted inverts, accessories and merchandise
* Clyde & Friends - Velvet spiders, jumping spiders and more
* Cirque du Familiar - Enclosures and accessories
* Rare Tropicals UK - Rare invert-safe terrarium plants
* HaydMantis - Praying mantis, isopods, other inverts and live food
* JW Invertebrates - Isopods and other inverts
* Wrights Wrigglies - Isopods, stick insects, millipedes, starter kits and more
* Portsmouth Tarantulas - Tarantulas, live food, equipment and assorted invert / reptile supplies
* Rick's Bug Room - Mantis, phasmids, katydids, assassin bugs and roaches
* Triumph Tarantulas - Tarantulas and giant land snails
* Subversive Inverts - Orthoptera and phasmids
* Steve Day - Stick insects, plants and live moss
* Bach Ma Breedings - UK bred tarantulas
* Bug Tropics - Inverts of all descriptions
* Spa Spiders - Tarantulas
* Inverted Jewellrey - Jewellery and gifts
* Moss’ Monster Bug Shop - Breeder of mantids, isopod, tarantulas and other arachnids
* Odin's Critters - Tarantulas & other inverts
* Odd Pods - Isopod breeder
* Hexapoda - Assorted invertebrates
* H**p Mania - Dry goods, decor & accessories
* Snails Trails - Assorted snails and stick insects
* Invicta Arachnid Club - Spiders, other inverts & jewellery gifts
* Kita's Kritters - Invertebrates, Handmade enclosures and Homemade goodies
* Paul Travers - Captive bred Tarantulas
* Alice Gregg - Bioactive Enclosures
* Bug Den - Assorted Inverts
* Up in the Trees - Plants, Cork and Arboreal enclosures
* The Reptile Academy - Animal Care Qualifications & Courses
* MM Invertebrates - Jumping spiders, other invertebrates
* Printopia 3D - 3D Printed animals and toys
* The Cheeky Spooder - Jumping Spiders and accessories
* Martyn Warren illustrations - Postcards and art prints
* Mariposa Jewellery - Invert themed jewellery
* Diamond Spiders - Home bred Tarantulas
* Tarantula Room - Tarantulas and Enclosures
* Woodland Trust - Charity Fund Raising
* Tom's Funky Faces - Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos
* Mr Pop - Balloon animals
* Spider Planet - Tarantulas
* Invert Underworld - Assorted inverts
* Tiny Tree Terrariums - Terrariums and Isopods
* The Insect Farm - Beetles and other inverts
* Animals Addictive - Inverts and crafts
* The Mad House Shop - Carnivorous plants
* Incredible Inverts - Assorted inverts
* Bugs and Beyond - Assorted inverts and Dry goods

01/02/2025

Philodendron sp. ‘Peach’ is a striking, compact species known for its vibrant peach-colored petioles. When grown in terrarium conditions, the leaves typically stay around 3-4 inches in size. The standout feature of this plant is the beautiful contrast between the soft peach petioles and its otherwise lush green foliage, creating a captivating visual in any terrarium. Based on our experience, it thrives with consistent moisture and moderate to bright light.

24/01/2025

Elaphoglossum squamipes is a species of fern native to tropical regions. It is characterized by its distinctive, leathery, and glossy fronds, which are often adorned with small, scale-like structures on the undersides. Elaphoglossum squamipes thrives in humid, shaded environments, typically growing on forest floors or as an epiphyte on tree trunks

17/01/2025

Marcgravia Dark Brown is an intriguing, low-growing tropical vine known for its unique, dark-colored foliage. Its leaves have a rich, brownish hue with a velvety texture, adding a distinct contrast to other plants in the collection. Native to tropical regions, Marcgravia thrives in humid environments and low to medium light conditions.

09/01/2025

Begonia tropaeolifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Begoniaceae family, native to the cloud forests of Mexico. Known for its striking, elongated, heart-shaped leaves that resemble those of nasturtiums, it also produces small, pale pink or white flowers. This begonia thrives in shaded, humid environments, making it suitable as a Terrarium plant 🪴

22/11/2024

This stunning miniature fern (Silligata) is made for terrariums 🌱
Stays small, loves humidity, stunning leaves, it’s ideally suited for terrarium condition.

We will have this available on our website early next year when we do a huge new stock drop (to be announced 😉)