So this would go under a caution type plant along with Pothos and Ficus. I have a Juviniel Veiled and I know he likes to take chunks out of the Ficus leaves every now and then. So Jasmin would be under the caution tab?

Frank

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can i vote for plastic...since i kill live plants?...he he

Very interesting.. I always thought Jasmine was poisonous. It does have a milky substance when you cut it. I do know that the night blooming and star Jasmine will make you sick. It made my dog real sick….

http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/publica...on/poison.html

I guess better safe then sorry... Why take the risk. IMHO

ficus benjaminas is good if u water for 20 minutes 1nce a week

I am not sure yet. We have some conflicting info. The toxicity would either be classified as toxic or caution on this site. I would like to get some more info or hear from some qualified members before listing it. The berries and sap seem to be the concern. Whatever the classification, I personally would not use this with plant eating species or specific chameleons that frequently eat plants.

DrewNYC: How long have you been using Jasmine, and with what species?
btw- welcome to the forums

I have a ficus benjamina that is growing out of control and taking over the big cage. It has actually shot leaves out of the 1/8" holes of the mesh, and it is now extending up and through the mesh on the top of the cage, too. The ones that I have in the leaf cham cages have grown quickly also. I cut one back a few days ago because it was trying to pop the lid off the aquarium. I do absolutely nothing for them.

Heika

I'm the only weirdo that voted for schefflera. They grow like weeds and have thick yet nicely spaced branches. Ficus is too dense for large chameleons like veileds and panthers to navigate their way through easily imo. Also, the cupped leaves and umbrella shape hold water well, and the very center where all the leafs stalks meet usually gathers a huge drop of water that my chams love to drink. I use schefflera for all my species, even the brevs.

Has anyone ever had their schefflera bloom and have berries? Mine did and I took it out of the enclosure just to be safe. Could these be poisonous? I noticed a lot of pollen with the flowers. The berries attract ants in outdoor enclosures.

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When I got my Ficus tree, it looked like a Ficus Bush. I did the Bonzai thing on it and thined it out. It looks more like a tree now, plenty of room for my juvinile Veiled to move in, yet enough coverage for him to hide. I think it might have helped the Tree. It is sprouting new growth everywhere. I am hopeing by doing the Bonzai thing I can maintain the highth of the plant in the enclosure and make its gerth grow? Anyone else do this with their trees and whats the out come?

Frank

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Hi, I'm new. I am starting to research chameleons and hope to get one once I know what I'm doing.
I am curious about plants, there are very few listed and I don't see a lot of others except for on those links to toxic and non toxic plants which were quite helpful. I would benefit from more personal experience though. The link to toxic plants wasn't cham specific, and I noticed philodendrons on there; anyone ever use them or know of their level of "badness"? Also did not see listings either way regaurding bamboo, ever try that? Please post or message me any other, unlisted plants that you have had success with. I am thinking a Veiled might be the best to start with, so I need to make sure any plant I get is ok if eaten.
Thank you all, I have learned a lot just browsing the forums. I appreciate any input I can get