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<\/p>\nSince there are so many different plants for the chameleon cage, how do you choose the right one?\u00a0 Basically, you’ll want to get the same plants that are growing in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n
Below are some of the most popular plants for chameleon cage that you can use.<\/p>\n
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These tropical plants make great plants for chameleon cage since it’s native to the chameleon’s natural habitat.\u00a0 Crotons grow an average of 10 inches tall and come with bright, vibrant, and multicolored leaves.\u00a0 Their leaves come in shades of green, yellow, and red. Growing crotons in an enclosure can be quite difficult, as they need plenty of water and sunlight every day.\u00a0 If the chameleon’s enclosure isn’t by a window or an area where it gets direct sunlight, crotons will not survive.\u00a0 Without water for an entire day will cause its leaves to slouch.\u00a0 A quick remedy to this is water the plants and the leaves will be upright again.<\/span><\/p>\n To make sure their leaves grow strong and healthy, mist the leaves of the crotons every day.\u00a0 As for the entire plant, it will need watering once a day as well.<\/p>\n With these plants, the chameleons might chew on the leaves.\u00a0 If they do, it’s perfectly fine and won’t harm the chameleons at all.\u00a0\u00a0 Just make sure they don’t eat too much of it.<\/p>\n Dandelions are not native to the chameleon’s habitat, but they make great plants to grow in the cage.\u00a0 These plants are classified as wildflowers, which means they grow in the wild.\u00a0 Dandelions are hardy plants and don’t require any maintenance at all.\u00a0 Once a day, make sure they get some water and sunlight.<\/p>\n Since these plants are usually found in your backyard and in open fields, you can just pick up some and plant them in a container.\u00a0 Before planting them and placing it in the cage, make sure there are no insects and other pests on the dandelion’s leaves and roots.\u00a0 You don’t want to bring any pest into the cage, which could hurt your chameleons.<\/p>\n The great thing about dandelions is the leaves and flowerheads.\u00a0 For some reason, chameleons are known to eat it.\u00a0 I’ve seen it personally myself, witnessing my chameleons eat it.\u00a0 Yes, the leaves and flowerheads of the dandelions are safe to eat.<\/p>\n Another great popular plant to grow in the chameleon cage.\u00a0 Ficus is popular due to its relatively high humidity and temperatures requirement and prefers regular misting.\u00a0 Ficus is a tropical plant with many varieties to choose from.\u00a0 Some varieties can grow to over 6 feet tall.<\/p>\n There are many different types of ficus plants available to choose from.\u00a0 The following are recommended safe for chameleons, which is the weeping fig and willow-leaved fig.\u00a0 These ficus types have leaves that are safe for the chameleons to eat and won’t cause any harm to them.<\/p>\n On the other hand, I recommend staying away from these ficus varieties: Zulu fig, fiddle-leaved fig, and the creeping fig. \u00a0 These types of ficus are known to cause animal poisoning and may cause harm to the chameleons.<\/p>\n When handling ficus plants, certain people have developed an allergic reaction to the sap.\u00a0 For that reason, when you’re pruning the leaves, make sure to wear eye goggles and gloves to avoid an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n Bromeliads are not only beautiful, but makes great plants to have in the cage. They are easy to care for and extremely easy to grow.<\/p>\n These tropical plants don’t require much care. They can practically grow anywhere in the world because they are adaptable to a range of temperatures. Watering them is usually once per month, just need to keep their soil moist. If you’re using an auto mister, you will never need to water Bromeliads then.<\/p>\n The flower blooms once the plant is near the end of their life cycle, which is about 3-5 years. In addition, these plants don’t require pruning as they grow slowly. Unlike other plants, their root systems develop very slowly.<\/p>\n Hibiscus are plants that are known for their brilliant shades of colors. Their colors can be shades of orange, yellow, purple, red, and more.<\/p>\n There are many varieties of Hibiscus available to buy. However, most of them are really difficult to grow indoors, especially in a chameleon cage.<\/p>\n While most Hibiscus is hard to grow, there’s one variety that is easy to grow. That one is the Hibiscus rosa-sinensi or commonly known as the Chinese Hibiscus. The flowers and leaves from this variety are safe for the chameleon to eat.<\/p>\n The Chinese Hibiscus can tolerate most temperatures, but it requires plenty of sunlight each day. For that reason, it’s best to keep them in the cage closest to where it can get sunlight during the day.<\/p>\n Other Hibiscus varieties will require a lot of maintenance so it’s best you stay away from them. When choosing a plant, you’ll want to choose one that doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. That way, you can use that time to care for your chameleons.<\/p>\n Jade plants are another great plant to part of your chameleon habitat. These are exotic tropical plants that are easy to care for and grow indoors.<\/p>\n These plants are a fleshy succulent and have strong woody stems that chameleons can climb on. Jade plants spread quickly and can outgrow all other plants in the enclosure.<\/p>\n Best to grow in a container so you can move them around easily. Since these tropical plants grow quickly, you will want to prune them often.<\/p>\n When it comes to watering them, the less the better. Since they are succulents, Jade plants don’t need daily water as other plants do. In the winter months, you will probably need to water them once a month. During the cold months, let your plant’s soil dry out first before watering them. For the rest of the year, you’ll only need to water the plant when the soil is dry.<\/p>\n The pothos is another great plant for the chameleon cage. These are easy to care and don’t require much sunlight. For that reason, they grow extremely well indoors, especially in the enclosure.<\/p>\n Our favorite is the Golden Pothos. Their leaves are big and colorful. Golden Pothos also provide a place for them to hide and sleep under. In addition, the leaves are safe for the chameleons to eat.\u00a0 Besides the Golden Pothos, there are many other different varieties of pothos you can grow.\u00a0 All pothos are safe for the chameleons to be around and even eat.<\/p>\n When planting them, make sure to grow them in a container.\u00a0 This way, you can move them to a different location within the enclosure when cleaning.\u00a0 In addition, the leaves of the pothos plants can get really big.\u00a0 When they become too big for the cage, you can either replace it with another smaller pothos or move it higher up in the enclosure.<\/p>\n One of the world’s most symbolic flowers is also a great plant for your chameleons.\u00a0\u00a0 They not only look beautiful, but the petals of the rose are also safe for chameleons to eat as well.\u00a0 Since the roses will be grown indoors and in a cage, they will need to be looked after more frequently.\u00a0 Caring for roses indoors is similar to caring for roses outdoors, only with less work.\u00a0 Being indoors, the roses are less prone to pests and diseases.\u00a0 In addition, you won’t have to worry about the roses being damaged from the weather.<\/p>\n Since there are many different varieties of roses to choose from, the one recommended for growing indoors are mini roses.\u00a0 Like the name, these roses don’t grow tall and the flowers don’t get big.\u00a0 This makes them great for growing in a cage.\u00a0 Since they are small-sized roses, they don’t require a large area.\u00a0 Just a small pot of mini roses can fit in the corner of the cage or they can be hanged from the cage.<\/p>\n To make sure these mini roses grow healthy and beautiful in the cage, you’ll need to take good proper care of them.\u00a0 Like any other plant, they need a lot of sunlight to grow.\u00a0 With mini roses, they will not bloom unless they get a lot of sunshine.<\/p>\n Another thing to look at it is the soil.\u00a0 Make sure the soil isn’t dried out by sticking your finger in the soil at about an inch deep.\u00a0 If you pull your finger out and it’s dry, pour some water into it.\u00a0 On the other hand, if your finger is moist, you won’t need to water them.\u00a0 This should be done once a day to keep your mini roses healthy.<\/p>\n The Rubber Tree is a great plant to grow in the chameleon cage. It’s also called a Rubber Plant as well, and it can grow as high as 5 feet tall.<\/p>\n These plants have rich green leaves and strong branches, which is great for your chameleons to climb on.<\/p>\n The Rubber Trees is a hardy plant, which means they can thrive in almost any condition. They don’t require a lot of sunlight, as too much of it will cause their leaves to whither.<\/p>\n Growing them in a chameleon cage will require some maintenance. All you need to make sure is they get some sunlight each day and keep the soil moist.<\/p>\n To prevent them from growing to their maximum height, you’ll need to prune them once a month. If not, they will outgrow your cage.<\/p>\n Yucca plants are great for growing in a chameleon’s cage.\u00a0 These plants are low maintenance and do well indoors.\u00a0 Yucca plants have low water requirements and are even somewhat drought tolerant.\u00a0 As they bloom, they produce flowers that are not only beautiful but safe for the chameleons to eat. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There are many different types of yucca plants you can grow, but the one recommended for growing indoors are Century Yucca, Spanish Bayonet Yucca, Yucca Spanish Dagger, and Banana Yucca.\u00a0 <\/strong>These types of yucca produce flowers and safe to grow around chameleons.<\/p>\n Since yuccas are low maintenance plants, you’ll just need to do some basic care for them.\u00a0 One of the things is checking the soil for dryness.\u00a0 Too long of dryness can kill the yucca plants.<\/p>\n One thing to consider is if you’re looking for a plant that produces flowers year long, yucca isn’t one of the plants.\u00a0 Yucca plants only bloom once every year from July to August.\u00a0 After that, they’ll just grow leaves until next year.<\/p>\n In the wild, most species of chameleons spend their entire lives in trees and plants. Trees and plants provide chameleons protection from predators and the weather. In addition, it also gives them a secure place to sleep at night. For that reason, creating an environment like their natural habitat will make your chameleons happy.<\/p>\n Besides using plants for protection, plants help maintain healthy humidity levels in the enclosure as well. In addition, plants help clean the air. By having a healthier habitat, your chameleon’s health will improve, which will result in a happier and longer life.<\/p>\n Live plants are the recommended types of plants to use in a chameleon cage.\u00a0 Since your keeping a chameleon as a pet, you’ll want to keep them happy right?\u00a0 To keep them happy, you’ll need to mimic their natural habitat.\u00a0 Live plants have a lot of advantages such as making the cage more beautiful, absorbing all the harmful chemicals from the air, and the best part of all- it makes the chameleon happy.<\/p>\n When it comes to artificial plants, they require no maintenance and look nice.\u00a0 However, it’s not a good idea to use artificial plants in the chameleon’s cage.\u00a0 Artificial plants are made from plastic and that could be bad for your chameleons.\u00a0 The artificial plant contains toxins from the glues and plastics that are used to make them.<\/p>\n Most of the plants that sold will not be ready to be used in a chameleon cage. Plants that are sold will often be treated with pesticides, insecticides, and other substances that could be harmful to your chameleons.<\/p>\n To prevent these harmful substances, you’ll need to remove them first from the plants. Simply mix antibacterial soap with water and splash or use a spray bottle to spray the plants. Allow it to sit for a couple of minutes and rinse it with clean water. Repeat the process 3 times to make sure there are no traces of harmful substances left on the plants.<\/p>\n When it comes to the soil, it too may contain harmful substances. It’s best to just throw away the original soil and repot it with clean organic soil.<\/p>\n By doing the above, you’ll have less risk of harming your chameleons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n<\/span><\/p>\n2. Dandelion<\/h2>\n
![\"Dandelion](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DandelionPlant.jpg\")
<\/p>\n3. Ficus<\/h2>\n
![\"Ficus](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FicusPlant.jpg\")
<\/p>\n4. Bromeliads<\/h2>\n
![\"bromeliads](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bromeliads.jpg\")
<\/p>\n5. Hibiscus<\/h2>\n
![\"Hibiscus\"](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hibiscus.jpg\")
<\/p>\n6. Jade Plant<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Pothos<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pothos.jpg\")
<\/p>\n8. Rose<\/h2>\n
![\"Roses\"](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MiniRose.jpg\")
<\/p>\n9. Rubber Tree<\/h2>\n
![\"Rubber](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/rubbertree.jpg\")
<\/p>\n10. Yucca<\/h2>\n
![\"Yucca\"](\"https:\/\/reptilesguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/yucca.jpg\")
<\/p>\nWhy Plants Are Important in a Chameleon Habitat<\/h2>\n
Live Plants For Chameleon Cage<\/h2>\n
Artificial Plants For Chameleons<\/h2>\n
Preparing Plants For Chameleon Cage<\/h2>\n