There is nothing more amazing than hiking through the Caynarachi canyon (or any rainforest valley, for that matter) and seeing water dripping down the faces of rocks and boulders, epiphytic and climbing plants draping the landscape like lush botanical curtains.
Recreating this effect is a worthy challenge, so we decided to help by offering this natural yet lightweight pumice stone material. Used in combination with our Rio water flow system, you can create a truly beautiful in situ microcosm in your own home.
Natural pumice is an ideal background material because it doesn't degrade over time and is incredibly light (especially compared to actual rock). We provide approximately 12 lbs (5.5kg) of pumice (8-10 pieces) for Selva and Amazonia vivariums and approx. 18 lbs (8kg) (12-15 pieces) for Alto vivariums.
Each stone is cut on one side to create a veneer and provide you with a flat surface to adhere to the back of the vivarium. Each piece is larger sized (approx. 1.2 lbs each) and can be broken to make smaller pieces if desired. You can shape and smooth each piece by rubbing them together (it's important to rub off sharp edges to prevent injury to animals). Once you decide on placement, pumice pieces can be adhered to the back panel using ordinary silicone adhesive. Once set, we recommend rubbing the areas where plants will grow with soil in order to fill the pores and give roots nutrients and places to grow into.
We offer free mainland delivery on all orders over £60
All plants are shipped using express next day services with DPD, UPS, Parcelforce and Royal Mail.
We offer economy shipping (3-5 day dispatch) and standard delivery (1-3 day dispatch).
For guaranteed next day dispatch please selected Express shipping at checkout available at an additional cost.
For a full breakdown of shipping prices please see our help center here.
Winter shipping is available in the winter months at an additional cost and includes heatpacks and thermal insulation where necessary.
For more information, please see our comprehensive shipping FAQs
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.
Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting so they are in active growth when arriving with you.
The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
If you have any questions about caring for your plants or setting up your home for success, don't hesitate to contact us.
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We've tested and refined our packaging across tens of thousands of orders over the years. Our streamlined system uses minimal materials while ensuring maximum protection.
Plus, every plant comes with a 7-day live arrival guarantee—so if the unexpected happens, we've got you covered!
We're a team of plant enthusiasts who understand the joy of receiving a new plant. That’s why we go the extra mile to ensure every order brings the same excitement.
Our packaging process is designed with quality control at its core—each plant is carefully inspected by hand before shipping to guarantee it arrives healthy, pest-free, and in perfect condition.
All our houseplants arrive fully potted and ready to grow—no extra fuss required! They make incredible gifts for any plant lover (or soon-to-be plant parent!). 🎁
Want to send a surprise? We can ship your gift directly to the recipient, and if you leave a greeting message at checkout, we’ll swap out the invoice for a gift note—because who doesn’t love a little extra plant happiness in their day? 🌿✨
