There's an ideal season for bringing home each animal or plant. Check our seasonal category recommendations.
Temperatures rise and many animals become active. The start of the breeding season.
Water temperatures rise and breeding season arrives. Ideal time for new breeds and outdoor biotope setups.
Growth accelerates with rising water temps. Perfect for new aquascape layouts.
Animals wake from brumation. Many new individuals available at spring events.
Ideal time for transplanting and planting new seedlings. Spring stock roots well.
Peak season for insects. Some categories need heat precautions, but many animals are at their most active.
Beetle and stag beetle season arrives. Both domestic and imported species are widely available.
Easy to maintain proper temps without a heater. Great time to start a new tank.
Requires temperature monitoring, but longer daylight boosts photosynthesis.
Venus flytraps and Sarracenia grow most vigorously. Ideal for outdoor cultivation.
Temperatures settle and winter preparation is key. Also the peak event season for reptiles.
Autumn reptile events are popular. Time to start brumation prep for hibernating species.
With summer heat fading, roots become active. Great for transplanting and acquiring agave.
Winter-type caudex enter their growth phase. More field-collected Pachypodium available.
Moderate autumn temps are ideal for raising chicks. Good time to get a hand-tamed parakeet.
Indoor keeping and growing take center stage. Foliage plants and indoor categories are popular.
Demand rises for indoor greenery. Humidity management is key.
Indoor pets like hamsters and rabbits are easy to keep year-round, even in winter.
Winter-type succulents like Echeveria show autumn colors. Beautiful by a sunny window indoors.
Phalaenopsis orchids are popular winter gifts. Long-lasting blooms with proper room temperature.
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