[Cape Yellow Head]

I'm sure this has been asked before and I'm very sorry about that.

I have bought a 18x18x24 Zoo Med Naturalistic Vivarium and am excited to get started on my viv. So far I have most everything figured out, such as: Reptile, Lighting, Decor..ect Although I have some plants picked out, I don't know where to buy them. I was thinking Home Depot and Lowes. Would that be an ok place to buy them from?

Thank you

Cape Yellow Head

[Riverside Reptiles]

They're should be fine. Just make sure to wash the plants thoroughly to remove any pesticides, etc. And make sure to shake all the old dirt and whatnot off the roots and replant with soil that doesn't have any chemical nutrients.

[Cape Yellow Head]

Thank you very much Riverside Reptiles. Could I just wash them with soap and water or does it have to be some kind of other chemical bath.

Thank you for the answer

Cape Yellow Head

[Riverside Reptiles]

A little dishwashing soap/water mix misted on and then rinsed off with just water would do fine. That'll also get rid of most mites or other bugs that the plant might have on it.

[AWW]

Originally Posted by Riverside Reptiles

They're should be fine. Just make sure to wash the plants thoroughly to remove any pesticides, etc. And make sure to shake all the old dirt and whatnot off the roots and replant with soil that doesn't have any chemical nutrients.

Ditto that, Riverside hit the nail on the head!