These plants ok?
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The first one is Epipremnum aureum, which we call Pothos on this side of the pond. It's a staple plant. It doesn't die, you can't kill it, it grows and survives all but the worst conditions. In other words, it's great for terrariums with jumping geckos, even leachianus, but I wouldn't use it for herbivores. The plant does have calcium oxalate which can cause problems such as burning in the mouth or swelling tongue. The sap can also cause skin blisters if you're sensitive enough. I've used it 'forever' in my enclosures and it's never caused problems with the animals nor me.
The second one is one of the Wandering Jew plants, Tradescantia species. Most common species is zebrina, but it's got striped leaves, though some do have solid green. It's easier for you to ID it since you have the plant and can look for the small details. It can be used, specially in darker enclosures since it can take low light. However it's flimsy and breaks easily. On the other hand, the broken pieces easily root, giving you a whole new plant in record time (I consider this and the first one to be the indoor versions of Kudzu. :lol: )
Third is Kalanchoe, again it's difficult to say which one without seeing more of the plant and flowers. It's possible to use in a terrarium if you need a succulent, but it breaks relatively easily, so don't use it for big bodied lizards or jumpers.
The fourth one has me boggled, no clue right now. The last one looks like a variation of the first one, as you mentioned, but something about it makes me wonder. It's probably a close relative, but just doesn't seem like a Epipremnum (though I'll admit that I'm just guessing at that).
The second one is one of the Wandering Jew plants, Tradescantia species. Most common species is zebrina, but it's got striped leaves, though some do have solid green. It's easier for you to ID it since you have the plant and can look for the small details. It can be used, specially in darker enclosures since it can take low light. However it's flimsy and breaks easily. On the other hand, the broken pieces easily root, giving you a whole new plant in record time (I consider this and the first one to be the indoor versions of Kudzu. :lol: )
Third is Kalanchoe, again it's difficult to say which one without seeing more of the plant and flowers. It's possible to use in a terrarium if you need a succulent, but it breaks relatively easily, so don't use it for big bodied lizards or jumpers.
The fourth one has me boggled, no clue right now. The last one looks like a variation of the first one, as you mentioned, but something about it makes me wonder. It's probably a close relative, but just doesn't seem like a Epipremnum (though I'll admit that I'm just guessing at that).
Graham_s
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sounds good to me!
I also got a shed load of spider plants, so my vivariums will be overgrown in no time
I've got 3 more for you to identify
These are both succulents and I have LOADS of them
and this one (rubber plant?) I've been told is toxic? These are the leaves I've taken off the main plant.
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freekygeeky
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told you devils ivy is ok =p
First one is Jade Plant, a.k.a. Money Tree, Crassula species, possibly ovata. Again, compare some pictures of Crassula to your plant to get the exact species. Should yours have blossoms, you'll have no problem with the ID.
The 2nd one also looks like Crassula, but it's hard to tell which one. There are a few with leaves shaped like that, you'd have to check a few other characteristics to get it narrowed down. Crassula is a heck of a large genus, some are so similar it's hard to tell by just leaves, you need to see flowers or seeds (or hope it comes with a reliable name tag).
Here's a list to get you started: Crassula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Third does look like Ficus elastica variegata, but to me the leaves look a bit thin for a rubber plant. It could just be the picture and/or my eyes. Does the plant look like this: File:Ficus elastica Variegata.jpeg - Wikimedia Commons
If that's the one, or the general genus, then it's safe for non-herbivores, same deal as pothos. A close relative, Ficus benjamina is very commonly used in enclosures, just as 'toxic' but that doesn't stop people from using it with the right animals.
The 2nd one also looks like Crassula, but it's hard to tell which one. There are a few with leaves shaped like that, you'd have to check a few other characteristics to get it narrowed down. Crassula is a heck of a large genus, some are so similar it's hard to tell by just leaves, you need to see flowers or seeds (or hope it comes with a reliable name tag).
Here's a list to get you started: Crassula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Third does look like Ficus elastica variegata, but to me the leaves look a bit thin for a rubber plant. It could just be the picture and/or my eyes. Does the plant look like this: File:Ficus elastica Variegata.jpeg - Wikimedia Commons
If that's the one, or the general genus, then it's safe for non-herbivores, same deal as pothos. A close relative, Ficus benjamina is very commonly used in enclosures, just as 'toxic' but that doesn't stop people from using it with the right animals.
Graham_s
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Thanks again for your help Hilde! I just wish my knowledge on plants was as good as yours! :biggrin:
From that photo it does look like Ficus elastica variegata
I'll see how I get on with planting them all tomorrow
I've been told they all root fairly easily when planted as cuttings. Would you agree?
From that photo it does look like Ficus elastica variegata
I'll see how I get on with planting them all tomorrow
I've been told they all root fairly easily when planted as cuttings. Would you agree?
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