Thinking of getting some plants

[Mighty Zoosh101]

Hi everyone, I've been reading on this site for a while but I haven't really posted yet. I'm looking for some plants to go in a land viv, it has a hydroleca bottom layer, orchid bark second layer then a top layer of living moss (from Dartfrog). It's for some S.s.terrestris so I'm wondering what sort of plants would be good if anyone could help please . I have a preference for ferns so my manders can hide underneath but if there are any other plant life that is easy to manage that you could suggest, it would be appreciated.

Thanks
Keiron

 

[eldaldo]

Hi,

I just wrote a long winded post about my experience with terrestrial plants.

http://www.caudata.org/forum/f1173-...75713-terrestrial-plant-ideas.html#post282506

That's all the advice I have. I think that you could definitely try ferns, if you're growing moss you should have no problems with ferns.

jennewt has a great page with suggestions as well. (Plants I Like in Aquariums and Terrariums)

hope that helps! Adding plants makes any tank more beautiful and enjoyable.

 

[Mighty Zoosh101]

Thanks! This is a lot of help I will defiantly consider getting some pothos as it seems one of the best plants to have, do you know if it doesn't mind having quite a bit of light in the day? Yeah I think I'll take your advice and try to get some ferns as well.

Thanks again for the help
Keiron

 

[Molch]

beware of the very delicate, feathery-leaved tropical ferns sold often in plant nurseries (e.g., Adiantum spp, Pteris spp) - I found they require virtually 100% humidity or they'll dry out, and that would be moister than your salamanders probably like it...

 

[Mighty Zoosh101]

Would Nephrolepis be ok? Maybe the dwarf variety? Oh and sorry to keep bothering you but I've read that Pothos is pretty toxic, can my salamanders get ill from it?

Thanks again
Keiron

 

[Kaysie]

I've kept Pothos in my tanks for years. It's only 'toxic' if ingested in large quantities. Salamanders aren't known for their grazing.

 

[Mighty Zoosh101]

Would be quite funny to see if they were grazing like cattle Good good glad to hear, thanks very much for your help. I'll be heading to the shop to go get some when I can

Thanks again

 

[Axoll]

moss is good......