Plant question

[Mariaa]

I recently bought a small plant and the place i bought it they told me they didnt know if it was toxic and didnt know the name but here are some pics of the plant and im asking this because my chameleon already took a bite of a leave and im nervous! I dont know the name of the plant so i cant look it up online http://m.imgur.com/cnN1aCq,nCXvkOd

 

[SocialNumb]

Looks like a Pothos but I'm not sure because the picture kinda messes with me. The lighting or something. On this forums safe plant list (https://www.chameleonforums.com/plants/index.php?browse=scientific&view=photo&order=compatible) it says they're "somewhat toxic when eaten in large quantities" : https://www.chameleonforums.com/pla...browse=scientific&view=photo&order=compatible but some people say they've seen their strip them clean and they seem to be fine. My Cham has taken to eating them lately and I'm putting Basil, Cilantro, ect to try and discourage it.

I got this from the forum blog but I don't have the link to it right now so I'll just past it here.


pieces of leafy greens
• romaine
• kale (not daily - some is great, but a lot may not be)
• collards (not daily - some is good, but a lot may not be)
• hibiscus leaves
• dandelion
• endive
• basil
• mint
• cilantro
• mustard greens
• arugula /rocket
• clover (not daily - some is good, but a lot may not be)
• endive
• sprouting alfalfa
• baby's tears (Soleirolia soleirolii)
• oregano
• spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
veggies - Make everything of a size that would fit in your chameleon's mouth easily
• shaved/shredded pieces of carrot
• small pieces of steamed (and cooled) squash
• small pieces of steamed (and cooled) sweet potatoes
• small pieces of steamed (and cooled) yam
• zucchini
Flowers
• pumpkin /squash flowers and leaves
• hibiscus - leaves and flowers
• nasturtium blossoms
• arugula flowers
• jasmine flower
• okra flower
• pansy flower petals and leaves
• coneflower Echinacea (not rudbeckia)
• Campanula / Rampion / Harebell / Canterbury Bells - leaves and flowers
• aster / michaelmas daisy - leaves and flowers
• Antirrhinum /snap dragon - leaves and flowers
small, occasional pieces of fruit - very small amounts
• thin slices of mango flesh
• bits of papaya
• half a seedless grape
• blueberry
• thin slice of apple
• a piece of pear small enough to fit into the mouth
• thin small pieces of organic sweet red peppers (of the non-organic foods that have pesticides on them, these are one of the worse - it goes right through the thin skin and into the flesh - so use organic)

 

[jajeanpierre]

I recently bought a small plant and the place i bought it they told me they didnt know if it was toxic and didnt know the name but here are some pics of the plant and im asking this because my chameleon already took a bite of a leave and im nervous! I dont know the name of the plant so i cant look it up online http://m.imgur.com/cnN1aCq,nCXvkOd

Looks like a Caladium and yes, it is toxic. Don't know how toxic though. Does not look like a Pothos as someone else suggested.

http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant-Details/340/

Is it a vine or single leaves growing up from a tuber. Here's a picture of a mass planting of Caladium. They come in a huge variety of colored or white leaves. Your pictures don't show it very well. The risk is that is Dieffenbachia which also comes in an assortment of colored leaves.

If your chameleon is a veiled, I would not put anything in their cage that isn't safe for people to eat. My veileds strip the leaves off of their hibiscus--I have to take them out to recover.

 

[Mariaa]

Looks like a Pothos but I'm not sure because the picture kinda messes with me. The lighting or something. On this forums safe plant list (https://www.chameleonforums.com/plants/index.php?browse=scientific&view=photo&order=compatible) it says they're "somewhat toxic when eaten in large quantities" : https://www.chameleonforums.com/pla...browse=scientific&view=photo&order=compatible but some people say they've seen their strip them clean and they seem to be fine. My Cham has taken to eating them lately and I'm putting Basil, Cilantro, ect to try and discourage it.

I got this from the forum blog but I don't have the link to it right now so I'll just past it here.


pieces of leafy greens
• romaine
• kale (not daily - some is great, but a lot may not be)
• collards (not daily - some is good, but a lot may not be)
• hibiscus leaves
• dandelion
• endive
• basil
• mint
• cilantro
• mustard greens
• arugula /rocket
• clover (not daily - some is good, but a lot may not be)
• endive
• sprouting alfalfa
• baby's tears (Soleirolia soleirolii)
• oregano
• spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
veggies - Make everything of a size that would fit in your chameleon's mouth easily
• shaved/shredded pieces of carrot
• small pieces of steamed (and cooled) squash
• small pieces of steamed (and cooled) sweet potatoes
• small pieces of steamed (and cooled) yam
• zucchini
Flowers
• pumpkin /squash flowers and leaves
• hibiscus - leaves and flowers
• nasturtium blossoms
• arugula flowers
• jasmine flower
• okra flower
• pansy flower petals and leaves
• coneflower Echinacea (not rudbeckia)
• Campanula / Rampion / Harebell / Canterbury Bells - leaves and flowers
• aster / michaelmas daisy - leaves and flowers
• Antirrhinum /snap dragon - leaves and flowers
small, occasional pieces of fruit - very small amounts
• thin slices of mango flesh
• bits of papaya
• half a seedless grape
• blueberry
• thin slice of apple
• a piece of pear small enough to fit into the mouth
• thin small pieces of organic sweet red peppers (of the non-organic foods that have pesticides on them, these are one of the worse - it goes right through the thin skin and into the flesh - so use organic)

Thanks! That was very helpful

 

[SocialNumb]

You're welcome but I was wrong on it being a Pothos. jajeanpierre seems to know what it is and it's good that jean knows because it's time to take it out asap: http://www.blankees.com/house/plants/caladium.htm

 

[Dexter13]

quick question

just posted on a different thread before I realized it was from 2006 lol.

But when re-potting store bought plants do I need to remove all of the soil from in between the roots and everything? or just loosen it up and make sure everything is covered in the new pot with organic soil?

Thanks

 

[SocialNumb]

Some water will help get it all out if possible. Just use a low stream hose if it's being difficult or pour it on with a vase or something.

 

[MamatoElvis]

It's best to get it all out if you can. It could have heavy fertilizer that will get misted and drip out of the pot. Ready for you Cham to drink.

 

[Mariaa]

Looks like a Caladium and yes, it is toxic. Don't know how toxic though. Does not look like a Pothos as someone else suggested.

http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant-Details/340/

Is it a vine or single leaves growing up from a tuber. Here's a picture of a mass planting of Caladium. They come in a huge variety of colored or white leaves. Your pictures don't show it very well. The risk is that is Dieffenbachia which also comes in an assortment of colored leaves.

If your chameleon is a veiled, I would not put anything in their cage that isn't safe for people to eat. My veileds strip the leaves off of their hibiscus--I have to take them out to recover.

Here are a few more pics http://m.imgur.com/XvEoY8r,drWN6KS,yTzvJZT,zpl2z6G i am really scared now but it only took about 3 or 4 bites :/ my cham is a 4 month old veiled and it looks like single leaves growing up from a tuber i really dont know. What plants would you recommend me? And where could i find them. I think its a syngonium but is it toxic?

 

[jajeanpierre]

Here are a few more pics http://m.imgur.com/XvEoY8r,drWN6KS,yTzvJZT,zpl2z6G i am really scared now but it only took about 3 or 4 bites :/ my cham is a 4 month old veiled and it looks like single leaves growing up from a tuber i really dont know. What plants would you recommend me? And where could i find them. I think its a syngonium but is it toxic?

It is hard to get an idea of what the plant looks like from your pictures, but I do think you might be right. And yes, it is also toxic.

Both Caladiumand Syngonium are from the same family, Araceae, and both plants contain calcium oxalates, which is what causes the problem.

If you have a veiled, only put in plants that people can eat. Hibiscus are great plants and if you have good lighting, will bloom for you in their enclosure. The hardy hibiscus, Hibiscus syriacus (common name Rose of Sharon, Rose of China) are poisonous. The tropical hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is safe.

There are a lot of plants that are not safe and a veiled will eat everything.

 

[katierongen]

Looks like a Caladium and yes, it is toxic. Don't know how toxic though. Does not look like a Pothos as someone else suggested.

http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant-Details/340/

Is it a vine or single leaves growing up from a tuber. Here's a picture of a mass planting of Caladium. They come in a huge variety of colored or white leaves. Your pictures don't show it very well. The risk is that is Dieffenbachia which also comes in an assortment of colored leaves.

If your chameleon is a veiled, I would not put anything in their cage that isn't safe for people to eat. My veileds strip the leaves off of their hibiscus--I have to take them out to recover.

I agree. Definitely doesn't look like pathos. the leaves are very different looking

 

[Mariaa]

It is hard to get an idea of what the plant looks like from your pictures, but I do think you might be right. And yes, it is also toxic.

Both Caladiumand Syngonium are from the same family, Araceae, and both plants contain calcium oxalates, which is what causes the problem.

If you have a veiled, only put in plants that people can eat. Hibiscus are great plants and if you have good lighting, will bloom for you in their enclosure. The hardy hibiscus, Hibiscus syriacus (common name Rose of Sharon, Rose of China) are poisonous. The tropical hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is safe.

There are a lot of plants that are not safe and a veiled will eat everything.

Great thank you all so much. I have removed the plant from the cage and i will get some hibiscus today.

 

[SocialNumb]

Note. Hibiscus are hard to keep indoors without proper lighting. They need "full sun", or so I've read and seems to be the case around my neighborhood. They're everywhere here. What a lot of people do is get two and rotate them indoor/outdoor.

There's plenty of options on the safe plant list if this seems like a pain in the butt. In my set up it would be.

 

[jajeanpierre]

Note. Hibiscus are hard to keep indoors without proper lighting. They need "full sun", or so I've read and seems to be the case around my neighborhood. They're everywhere here. What a lot of people do is get two and rotate them indoor/outdoor.

There's plenty of options on the safe plant list if this seems like a pain in the butt. In my set up it would be.

Just make sure the hibiscus is the tropical kind, not the hardy one that people plant outdoors. The hardy hibiscus (Rose of Sharon) IS toxic.