Carex ‘Everillo’

If you’ve ever wanted to add a pop of brightness to your terrarium or indoor plant collection, Carex ‘Everillo’ might just steal your heart. This ornamental grass brings a refreshing, light-catching glow that instantly livens up enclosed spaces, shelves, or tabletop gardens.

A Look That Shines

Carex ‘Everillo’ is part of the sedge family, known for its graceful, arching blades that naturally fan out into soft, tufted mounds. What sets ‘Everillo’ apart is its stunning lime-green to golden foliage that seems to glow from within. Its fine, silky texture gives it a delicate appearance, but don’t be fooled—it’s a hardy little plant that adapts beautifully to various conditions.

In terrariums, its size stays neat and compact, allowing it to blend beautifully with mosses, ferns, or miniature tropicals. It adds both texture and contrast, creating the look of glowing forest grass under glass.

Perfect for Terrariums

Unlike many ornamental grasses, Carex ‘Everillo’ enjoys the gentle humidity of terrariums. It prefers evenly moist soil, good air circulation, and bright, indirect light—conditions that most enclosed or semi-open terrariums can easily provide. In high humidity, its leaves stay lush and glossy, and its color deepens to a rich golden-green.

If your terrarium has limited airflow, just make sure to avoid standing water or soggy soil at the base. Good drainage will help prevent root rot and keep your Carex thriving long-term.

Safe for Pets and Reptiles

Good news for animal lovers: Carex ‘Everillo’ is non-toxic and safe for both pets and reptiles. This makes it a great option for planted reptile enclosures or for households where curious cats and dogs might have a nibble. Its soft, flexible leaves are gentle and safe, so you can enjoy its beauty without worry.

Care Tips

• Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. It can tolerate lower light but will keep its vivid color best in brighter conditions.

• Water: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. In terrariums, monitor humidity—mist occasionally if the air feels dry.

• Soil: A well-draining, moisture-retentive mix works best. Adding a bit of moss or fine bark helps maintain texture.

• Temperature: Prefers moderate indoor temperatures and stable humidity levels. Avoid cold drafts or very dry air.

• Trimming: Snip away any tired or brown leaves to keep the clump looking tidy and fresh.

Why You’ll Love It

Carex ‘Everillo’ brings brightness where few plants can—its color glows even in low or filtered light, and it adds a soft, natural touch to terrariums, vivariums, or indoor arrangements. With its pet- and reptile-safe nature and easy care, it’s a wonderful way to bring living color into any space.