arboricola bush

[tracysimpson]

i was wondering if arboricola bush safe to but in the cage with a chameleon??? im finding that they are then there not so im not sure????

 

[SaintJimmy]

This link should cover it.

http://www.flchams.com/safe_plant_list.asp

Right now I'm guessing yes..

It is a schefflera plant and they are safe.

 

[Dez]

Yes they are ok

 

[tracysimpson]

Thanks guys i was thinking yes just needed someone to make me feel better about it so i will just worrying about it

 

[Kaianuanu]

Good choice, my second choice to ficus.

 

[tracysimpson]

This link should cover it.

http://www.flchams.com/safe_plant_list.asp

Right now I'm guessing yes..

It is a schefflera plant and they are safe.

i looked on there and couldnt find it maybe its called something else unsure

 

[tracysimpson]

Good choice, my second choice to ficus.

no one has ficus i went to three different stores very upset, they told me they should be getting some in the weekend so i will be waiting lol

 

[Dez]

ficus always die on me. I have had the best luck with umbrella palnts

 

[Kaianuanu]

I prefer it over arboricola because its branched structure is great for climbing and the texture of the bark is easier for chams to grip. However, it is a bit finicky, they like to drop and regrow leaves when the environment is changed, for instance, from a greenhouse to a cham cage. Schefflera is a bit hardier than the ficus and and I do like that it has a more tropical look, however I personally think the variegated variety is hideous and the plain green version is not the easiest to find here.

 

[Kaianuanu]

ficus always die on me. I have had the best luck with umbrella palnts

Ficus are supposed to not like too much water, but mine is thriving with my aquazamp spraying directly on it. Mine only dropped a few leaves here and there and I am seeing lots of new growth up top by the lights.

 

[tracysimpson]

I prefer it over arboricola because its branched structure is great for climbing and the texture of the bark is easier for chams to grip. However, it is a bit finicky, they like to drop and regrow leaves when the environment is changed, for instance, from a greenhouse to a cham cage. Schefflera is a bit hardier than the ficus and and I do like that it has a more tropical look, however I personally think the variegated variety is hideous and the plain green version is not the easiest to find here.

i like the tropical look i just wish it had more branches,not easy to find good plants for chameleons where i am

 

[SaintJimmy]

I have heard arboricola are hard to take care of though. Is this true?

Ficus are very low maintenance plants to be honest, so are umbrella plants.

 

[tracysimpson]

I have heard arboricola are hard to take care of though. Is this true?

Ficus are very low maintenance plants to be honest, so are umbrella plants.

we will soon find out lol i hope no me and plants dont get along very well,i seen somewhere someone said they are like umbrella plants?????

 

[Kaianuanu]

I have heard arboricola are hard to take care of though. Is this true?

Ficus are very low maintenance plants to be honest, so are umbrella plants.

In my experience, arboricola is a bit hardier than ficus.

 

[tracysimpson]

oh boy not good for me,what will i have to do to keep it alive and growing good,im not good with plants at all

 

[Kaianuanu]

Just make sure it is getting enough light and IMO, the biggest cause of dead plants in cham enclosures is over-watering from drippers, misting systems or whatever.

 

[tracysimpson]

Just make sure it is getting enough light and IMO, the biggest cause of dead plants in cham enclosures is over-watering from drippers, misting systems or whatever.

imo?? whats that?

 

[Kaianuanu]

IMO = in my opinion

IMHO = In my honest opinion

 

[tracysimpson]

IMO = in my opinion

IMHO = In my honest opinion

HAHAHA duh