im setting up a cage for a panther chameleon and was wondering what kind of live plant i can put in with him. thanks
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live plant?
hoof888
Jun 22, 2012 03:56 PM
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Carlton
Jun 27, 2012 04:15 PM
There are several options. An "umbrella plant" or Schefflera sp., and a larger sturdy Ficus tree. Some keepers add bushy Pothos, Hibiscus, or even dwarf citrus trees. You can often find these at home improvement stores with a garden dept, houseplant stores or nurseries as "tropical foliage". Just be aware that you should plan on re-potting the plants with clean potting soil without added pesticides or perlite (those white crunchy kernals) and washing the plant leaves carefully to remove any chemical residues.
HerpZillA
Aug 01, 2012 04:20 PM
Why no perlite? I'm guessing to avoid then catching it on their tongues? For my Jacksons I added larger gravel over the soil. Oddly enough my male Jax use to sleep on it holding the edge of the large tupperware the plant was in. Very strange to see it almost lying on its side taking his daily nap.
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Thanks for reading.
Tom
