Another Plant Question
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Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
It appears to be a philodendron of some type, though your photos are not very clear. You can use it, but if the chameleon takes a special fondness to eating it, remove it.
Hollywhyte
Avid Member
All parts of Syngonium podophyllum plant is poisonous
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
It's NOT syngonium.
Hollywhyte
Avid Member
http://www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/syngonium yes it is and it is also poisonous
It doesn't look like Syngonium Podophyllum to me, but I'd need to see the entire plant to be positive. The picture on the left does look like a type of philodendron, especially the leaf in the back. I'd like to see some better pics to be sure.
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
Please post a clear photo of the plant and it's stems, leaves, and whatever structures you have available, laid out on a flat surface, so we can be sure.
Several aroid genera look alike and we need to see a clearer photo.
At any rate, ALL aroids, including the oft recomended pothos, contain high levels of oxalates, which is the "toxic" action of the plant. While some have high enough oxalates to pose a threat of stomach upset and general malaise, I don't consider them toxic, but recommend watching and in the case of philodendrons and monsteras, remove the plants, of the chameleon takes more than an occasional nibble.
Several aroid genera look alike and we need to see a clearer photo.
At any rate, ALL aroids, including the oft recomended pothos, contain high levels of oxalates, which is the "toxic" action of the plant. While some have high enough oxalates to pose a threat of stomach upset and general malaise, I don't consider them toxic, but recommend watching and in the case of philodendrons and monsteras, remove the plants, of the chameleon takes more than an occasional nibble.
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Goose502
Chameleon Enthusiast
Nearly all known "safe" house plants are poisonous or have some defense from plant eating animals. Can't say I've ever heard of a reptile dying from plant ingestion. I'm sure it has happened, but there is no real list of chameleon safe or dangerous plants. All poisonous plants are tested on humans, dogs, or maybe cats. I'd love for someone to do a real study on the more popular varieties of plants used in our hobby.
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
It looks to be a philodendron. Use with good observation that the chameleon doesn't eat large amount. A nibble here and there won't do any harm.
