Is it important to have a live plant

[kobe24]

I was wondering if it is necessary to have a live plant inside my chameleons cage because my nursery is out of the plant I use which is hibiscus. So is it ok if I just have artificial things inside his cage. Thanks.

 

[maxttu]

I was wondering if it is necessary to have a live plant inside my chameleons cage because my nursery is out of the plant I use which is hibiscus. So is it ok if I just have artificial things inside his cage. Thanks.

It really helps to maintain humidity, if you're having issues with it, and I'm not saying that you are... What about a nice, big fat pothos?? Those are usually readily available and they're practically indestructible! Built in plant with highways and walkways, assuming you find one with long vines...

 

[Solid Snake]

In my opinion, real plants are mandatory.

They give fresh oxygen, help with RH levels, and look much, much nicer.

As Max said, pothos is a great plant to use. Its unkillable (just about), cheap, grows super fast, and has lots of vines that you can place anywhere you like. I use pothos in all my cages. I also use hibiscus, which as long as you have a 6500k bulb, and keep it amply watered, should do well in a cage. I really like how the leaves of both of these plants hold alot of water for drinking, especially hibiscus.

 

[kobe24]

Thanks for the reply and I'm gonna try out one of those pothos. Do u know if they sell them in the wal mart or home depot. Thanks

 

[kobe24]

Thanks a lot for the info u guys are great on this site I appreciate it. Do u know if they would sell pothos at home depot or Walmart. Thanks again

 

[Solid Snake]

They often sell them at both of those places yes.

Thats where I get mine.

It can be hard to find a bigger one sometimes, just look around.

 

[maxttu]

I found my BIG one at a grocery store! Multiple 5 and 6 feet long vines!

 

[kobe24]

I was actually looking for a smaller one. My cage isn't huge thanks for your info again.

 

[kobe24]

Thanks for the reply. I'll be sure to look.

 

[chameleonkev]

I also think its very important, not only is it more natural but helps with the humidity and when misting the water seems to hang around longer where on plastic plants it runs strait of

 

[kobe24]

Thank u for the help and opinion. I'll def be getting a live plant.

 

[CHScrusader]

Yeah I guess lol.. They are annoying!? I've had 3 live plants already 2 umbrella plants, I gave up on those and switched to dracaena.. Hopefully I don't over "humidify" this one lol

 

[kobe24]

My plants don't live long at all.