which one?

[Lizzie The Chameleon]

hey guys,i'm working on a new enclosure for a future cham, it's a 24x24x48 enclosure, and i was wondering what plant would be the easiest to keep alive & take up some space? we have tried a hibiscus but it died within a matter of days (didn't have a plant bulb at the time) and would a plant bulb be a necessity or could we get away without one? thanks in advance

 

[PJK]

Pothos has always been the easiest to keep alive in my experience. I replaced one in my enclosure months ago and just stuck it out on my balcony. No water or direct sunlight, and the thing survived till a few weeks ago! Basically you have to try to kill one. Hibiscus has pretty high light demands so that is probably why yours didn't work out. Also schefflera is a popular choice, but it has a higher light need than the pothos and you may need a plant bulb if its in the enclosure all the time.

 

[Klinger #4077]

I have 3 lipstick plants in my enclosure and they all are thriving and grow fairly quick. I have one on the bottom of my enclosure that doesn't see a lot of light but it still grows like crazy.

 

[Lizzie The Chameleon]

Pothos has always been the easiest to keep alive in my experience. I replaced one in my enclosure months ago and just stuck it out on my balcony. No water or direct sunlight, and the thing survived till a few weeks ago! Basically you have to try to kill one. Hibiscus has pretty high light demands so that is probably why yours didn't work out. Also schefflera is a popular choice, but it has a higher light need than the pothos and you may need a plant bulb if its in the enclosure all the time.

I have 3 lipstick plants in my enclosure and they all are thriving and grow fairly quick. I have one on the bottom of my enclosure that doesn't see a lot of light but it still grows like crazy.

awesome thanks!

 

[JacksJill]

I have 3 lipstick plants in my enclosure

The ASPCA site has lipstick vine as non toxic for dogs and cats. How did you know it would be ok for chams? Do you have yours just with panthers or with a veiled? Looks like a beautiful plant.

 

[Klinger #4077]

The ASPCA site has lipstick vine as non toxic for dogs and cats. How did you know it would be ok for chams? Do you have yours just with panthers or with a veiled? Looks like a beautiful plant.

I have a panther and he does fine with it, just crawls up and down the vines without a problem. I had looked on the forum for a list of safe plants also, this is the link.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/plant-list-part-2-k-z.119009/

 

[JacksJill]

@Klinger #4077 Thanks for the link always looking for more plants.

 

[Klinger #4077]

@Klinger #4077 Thanks for the link always looking for more plants.

Yeah no problem! The great thing about the lipstick plant is that it thrives in 70-80 degree temps

 

[Nursemaia]

I'm team pothos. I do have a mandevilla too, however, it is toxic so it is in with my panther. It grows fast and has beautiful flowers but needs lots of light. I really recommend the jungle dawn led bulbs along with a plant pro bulb.