welcome to the forum Liz! if you haven't already, check out the vivarium construction threads. there you will find a ton of useful information, get to see other people's vivariums and if you have specific questions regarding your build, you can post them up in there. and don't be afraid to post pictures of your build, even if it's an empty glass box, we all love to see the progress they make. since i read your other post about starter frogs, i will hold off on answering your plant question, until you decide what frog you plan to keep. btw check out this thread Frog Forum - Choosing a Frog it will help you decide on your starter frog good luck