Easy plants for chameleons

[Richardslusser111]

Can you use snake plants for veiled/chameleon.

 

[Chameleoking]

I would say no. Because if I'm correct they need super dry climates. They would die quick in a chameleon enclosure.

 

[Richardslusser111]

I would say no. Because if I'm correct they need super dry climates. They would die quick in a chameleon enclosure.

Gotcha going stick with Golden pothos. Just trying get one hang 20 inches under lights or totem pole one.

 

[Chameleoking]

Good choice

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I have a snake plant ( Dracaena trifasciata, a.k.a. Sansevieria trifasciata ) in with my panther. It's in a back dark corner, and doesn't get much mist—watered by hand—but it's been thriving there for 7 months.

It's a dracaena, so it should be safe for veileds. The leaves are so thick & tough IDK if a veiled would even bother with them.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/1296127/?q=snake+plant&o=relevance

 

[Ms.fernyyy]

I currently have a Benjamin Ficus in there as well as a couple Umbrella plants and Pothos! They have done really well so far.

 

[MissSkittles]

Pothos is a great stand by. I also use philodendron, which is very similar. Neither needs any additional lighting, although all plants grow best with proper lights. Maybe these will help.

 

[Richardslusser111]

Do the philodendron grow as easy pothos?

 

[MissSkittles]

Do the philodendron grow as easy pothos?

Pretty much, yes.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Do the philodendron grow as easy pothos?

IME, Yup. I had what I thought was a pothos growing up the back trellis for several months before my Missus told me it was a philodendron. It's well over 10' long now, and recently flowered (not a big deal; the flowers are tiny pink/purple, but that's species-dependent).

 

[Richardslusser111]

IME, Yup. I had what I thought was a pothos growing up the back trellis for several months before my Missus told me it was a philodendron. It's well over 10' long now, and recently flowered (not a big deal; the flowers are tiny pink/purple, but that's species-dependent).

Thanks, going keep a eye out for one. My recent potho hanging plant is dying again. My female keeps eating soil of this one.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Thanks, going keep a eye out for one. My recent potho hanging plant is dying again. My female keeps eating soil of this one.

Covering the soil with a layer of river pebbles just large enough a chameleon can't swallow them can prevent your cham from eating the soil.

 

[pascalthechameleon2]

My chameleon had a pothos plant, but he also loved his Corn plant

 

[SpicyOrchid]

I'm glad I came across your post. I almost bought a polka dot begonia and a money tree the other day. I will now add those to my pothos and wandering jew. Thank you for posting this important info, I appreciate it.