The Exo Terra Mandarin Jungle Terrarium Plant is an exact replica of its natural counterparts and is easier to maintain. With its dark and light green leaves, the way this plant lies makes 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.