Hello; Newb Here w/ some Plant ???'s

DGiotto1970 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 09:29 PM

I'm starting construction on a Vivarium and have some plant questions;

Tank is a Tall (16") 10 gallon and I'm thinking of a couple of tree frogs w/a water fall. I want live plants, but all I've read is so darn confusing. These are the plants I'm thinking of:

Hawaiian Schefflera
Pothos
Creeping Fig
Hedera Ivy
dracaena
and Irish Moss or Scotch Moss for ground cover.

dry-ed moss and some Soil mix from Home Depot/Lowe's for Substrate.

Any problems with this or any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm on a tight budget and none of this at Home Depot looked very expensive. I Really just want to make sure none of these plants will hurt the animals.

Giotto

Yexalen · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 06:13 PM

Hawaiian Schefflera----NOT SURE.... wait is that the "umbrella plant"? if so then its good... if nto then im still not sure
Pothos----GOOD~!
Creeping Fig-----"There has been some concern expressed about the milky sap that oozes from broken leaves and twiglets. The sap may be an eye/skin irritant to the animal that brushes up against it and gets it in their eyes (as may happen by accident in passing or when rubbing the eyelid against it as it gets ready to shed). "

Hedera Ivy---- GOOD~!
dracaena-------GOOD~!
and Irish Moss or Scotch Moss for ground cover------ Not sure....

I guess I wasn't much help....

here is a list of dangerous plants for reptiles::::
Animal Planet :: Reptile Guide :: First Aid, Emergencies & Poisons

ubstrong · #3 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 02:35 AM

Hi newb, I'm new too, to viv's, but know lots about plants. you're looking at pretty easy care plants sold at HD, but need high light. what kinda light you got in your viv.? hawaiian schef good, those little bonsai's on rocks good, but maybe pricey. pothos good but all these things will outgrow a small viv quick. anything for a creeping plant to climb. ? background. ?

bareass · #4 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 02:29 AM

pothos rule!. the best part about them is they vine so you can shape them as they grow. and if you know anyone whi has them as a big house plant. you can get some of the vines and not have to spend money!
i use peat moss as my substrate/soil and it seems to work great but seems to take a lot of water before it will start to absorb easily. i know of some who mix peat moss with top soil with good results