Schefflera plant

[kianna2118]

Hi i just bought this plant at walmart for my chameleon and before i put it in his cage i just wanted to know if this plant is okay to use for him "Schefflera Gold Capella" This plant was pricey so i hope its okay to use . I check the tag and it says foliage color. Please let me know asap.

 

[Sang]

i am pretty sure all schefflera is safe. the gold caplera or what ever i think just means the leaves get a gold trimming around the edges. probably just a different variation on the species of plant.

 

[kianna2118]

okay thanks so much for letting me know =)

 

[jeff martin]

Its safe, They are beautiful trees. I have two for my panther. I like the fact the leaves are very cup shapped for holding water longer than most, allowing humidity to stay high and for him to drink.

 

[kianna2118]

I know they are beatiful trees. Got a good deal on this tree =) Also before i put it in his cage, should i water it down or is it okay to just put it in there. Thanks again.

 

[ChromaChameleons]

I'd advise you to wash the plant in water and dish soap , then rinse . You don't know what has recently been sprayed on the plant. Also repot if the soil appears to have perlite or vermiculite or fertilizer in it.

 

[jojackson]

No all shefflera Is Not safe. Schefflera actinophylla is categorised as mildly toxic, (2,4) both dermaly (skin) and when ingested (vomiting, diahreah), Schefflera arboricola is not.

http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/ce/king/PoisPlant/Tox-COM.htm

Its difficult to know from which species a particular cultivar is created. Personally if you can't find one specifically labelled S.arboriocola, I wouldnt risk it.
Ofcourse your animal may never eat it, its up to you.

 

[kianna2118]

Well today i wash out the plant with warm water i put in his cage. His poop was a little watery. Do you u think it has to do with the plant? Plus he doesn't even crawl on the plant he is more on his vines then bring on the plant?

 

[kianna2118]

This is what the plant is called Scheffler The gold Caplera .

 

[jojackson]

If it didnt eat the plant then its nothing to do with it.

 

[kianna2118]

He didn't eat the plant. He ate a superworm today (1) and his poop was all watery. yesterday he aint 4 crickets. Day before he ate 2 butterworms. Could it be his food ? Is it normally for a cham poop be watery?

 

[Zen Reptiles]

He might need a bit more protein/fiber in his diet, try some roaches if you can.

If you use crickets, get them direct from the breeder, not a petstore,
cause they can have parasites.

These are all chameleon-safe plants, as I mentioned in the PM (Might help someone else too)

Abelia
African Daisy
Sweet Alysum
Chamomile
Arbutus
Asperagus Fern
Aster
Baby's Tears
Bird's Nest Fern
Boston Fern
Bottle Bush
Bouganville
Bridal Veil
Bromeliads
Camellia
Coleus-this plant is midly toxic, it is ok for most chameleons but if you have one that likes to eat plants like a Veiled do not use this plant.
Corn Plant
Corn flower-also known as bachelors buttons
Croton
Draceana
Emerald Ripple
Eugenia
Fuschia
Geranium
Hen and CHicks Succulent
Hibiscus-my favorite choice
Hoya
Iceplant
Japanese aralia
Impatients
Jade Plant
Jasmine
Lavender
Marigold
Monkey Plant
Mother of Pearl
Natal Plum
Painted nettle
Palms
Pampas Grass
Parlor Palm
Peperomia
Phoenix
Piggyback Plant
Pilea
Pink Polka Dot Plant
Ponytail Plant
Purple Velvet
Spider Plant
Staghorn Fern
Swedish Ivy
Tree Mallow
Umbrella Plant
Velvet Plant
Wandering Jew
Warneckii
Wax Plant
ZEbra plant
zinnias