Stones

Hardscape - Stones - A Fascinating World Full of Contrasts

In terrascaping, stones are much more than just decoration - they are the heart of every layout. They bring not only structure and depth to your terrarium, but also character and uniqueness. Different types of stone offer a wealth of possibilities for creating the atmosphere you want.

Seiryu stones, also known as Mini Landscape, are popular for their characteristic gray-blue hues and angular shapes. They create a dramatic, mountainous scene that captivates the eye. Dragon stones, with their porous surface and warm hues, bring a natural, organic touch to your terrarium and provide a habitat for microorganisms.

Lava stones are a popular choice not only because of their low weight, but also because of their porous structure, which is ideal for plant roots and beneficial bacteria. Black Rocks, on the other hand, add a touch of elegance with their dark color and create contrast to the green plants. Pagoda stones, with their layered structure, are an excellent choice for Asian-inspired layouts and offer interesting heights and levels.

Not to forget Black Venom Boulder, which captivates every viewer with its unusual black color nuances, and petrified leaves, which bring historic elegance to your terrarium. Elderly Boulder, with its weathered surface, is perfect for natural-looking terrarium layouts and adds a calm, earthy quality.

The right selection and placement of these stones is crucial for the overall look of your terrascape. While some stones such as Seiryu can make the water slightly harder, others such as lava stone provide an excellent basis for the colonization of microorganisms. The placement of the stones should highlight the natural beauty of each individual stone while creating a harmonious overall picture.

In terrascaping, stones not only have an aesthetic effect, but can also play an important role in shaping the habitat and creating the right environmental conditions. Stones in various shapes, sizes and colors can be purchased as sets in our online shop. Below, we take a look at the savanna, rainforest and desert biotopes as examples, and at how different types of stone can be used in these biomes in the terrarium.

In the savanna, there are often large expanses of open grassland, interrupted by scattered trees or rock formations. In the terrarium, Seiryu stones can be used to recreate the open landscape and create a natural environment for the flora and fauna living there. Large, flat stones such as Light Pagoda can be used as exposed spots for atmospheric plants such as tillandsias, while smaller stones can be combined into miniature rock formations, serving as hiding places and as climbing and trailing opportunities.

The rainforest is home to a large variety of different biotopes and a countless number of plant species and trees. Rivers, streams and waterfalls often run through the landscapes. In the rainforest terrarium, dragon stones can be used to recreate river courses or stream banks as well as jungle landscapes. These or other stones also offer hiding places for animals and can serve as growing sites for lithophytes, lichens and mosses.

In the desert, there are often large, barren expanses of sand, dotted with rocks and stones. Scattered cacti or other succulents and tillandsias shape the image of this arid landscape. In the terrarium, stones can be used to recreate the desert landscape and create a natural environment. Cleverly arranged, stones can also be used to provide shade and as hiding places.

Whether a purist steppe, a part of the African savanna or even the rainforest: with our hardscape range, you can finally turn creative design ideas into reality by combining different substrates and rocks.

Discover the world of terrascaping in our online shop, where you'll find a carefully selected collection of hardscape stones that will help you design a terrarium that is not only aesthetically impressive, but also offers a healthy and natural environment for your plants and animals.