Is this plat ok for chameleons
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Deniseale03
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It’s a dracaena dere
Hi there dracaena are fine... Just keep in mind they do not hold weight as well. Here is a full list of cham safe plants.
https://chameleonacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chameleon-Plants-122819.pdf
https://chameleonacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chameleon-Plants-122819.pdf
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
FL Chams has a pretty extensive list, as well:
https://flchams.com/chameleon-safe-plant-list/
https://flchams.com/chameleon-safe-plant-list/
cruz.m
Avid Member
Like others have mentioned already they’re fine. But make sure that you repot the plant in organic soil and wash the leaves with soap and water before you use it for your cham.
Here is another link to some plants
https://www.chameleonschool.com/safe-plants-for-chameleons/
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
For many of the plants you’ll want to use a good plant light. I like this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKKG8Q3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have hibiscus which need lots of light and not only are they alive, but they are growing like crazy.
I have hibiscus which need lots of light and not only are they alive, but they are growing like crazy.
cruz.m
Avid Member
I have one hibiscus plant do you think the light would be too much or should I get a different one?
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
I was scared to use the light at first as it’s so very bright, but it is perfect for hibiscus.
cruz.m
Avid Member
Someone mentioned this one in another thread I was on do you think this one would work too?
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MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
I started out with that one before I added hibiscus. I use it now for one of my Leo’s tanks and is pretty good with his succulents. It didn’t do so great with the dracaena, croton or schefflera I was using at the time. They we’re all dying a slow death.
FYI this list is actually a dog/cat plant list. All of these have not been tested with chams.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
There are over 100 species in the dracaena genus. AFAIK, most—if not all—are chameleon-safe, but I'd double check individual species to be sure. Some are also called—or known as—"corn plants." (I wonder why?
)One that makes an excellent centerpiece plant is the Mass cane (Corn plant, Dracaena Massangeana or Dracaena fragrans). See bottom right below.
Another is Dracaena trifasciata (a.k.a. "Snake plant")
I second this; I have 2 of these in my double-wide (48"W) enclosure. All the plants are loving it; it's the only light I've found that can penetrate deep down into the enclosure.
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Thanks for letting me know, I’ve been posting that!FYI this list is actually a dog/cat plant list. All of these have not been tested with chams.
