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Originally Posted by Beckster
Great suggestions, thanks!!
I was doing a bit of research on Bromelaids and discovered that pineapples and spanish moss are part of the family. I also found a few varieties of "air plants" at a gardening store recently.
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Tillandsias ("Air Plants") will do well, just make sure they can dry out between waterings/
misting, especially if you have one of the varieties that looks like it's covered in silvery hairs (vs smooth & green). I keep a couple in my terrarium and give them a good soak whenever I'm soaking the orchids in there and they're doing well. I've read many times that people will mount theirs sideways or down so water will drain out of the crown quickly. Since I soak mine by hand and don't have an automatic mister it's not a problem since I can drain them before putting them back in.
Otherwise Neos are one of my favourite bromeliads for terrariums - they tolerate high humidity well and some varieties stay small (may not be as easy to find these though).
Ferns are always nice, moss as well.
If any areas stay wet most of the time and humid the rest of the time or if you have an open water reservoir at the bottom you can try riccordia, a somewhat aquatic liverwort that makes a nice carpet (you'll find it at aquarium stores most often).
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