Can anyone tell me why my plant is doing this???
Can anyone tell me why my plant is doing this???
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@debbiedo thanks for the tag Debbie! @ashley141 Is this an animal enclosure? If yes, what kind of animal?
The first thing I noticed—is is that a heat lamp in the top/lid? I think your calathea is dehydrated and trying to protect itself from the light and heat of that lamp.
Second— the humidity, based upon those hygrometers at or around 40%, is lower than calatheas like. They are much more happy in at least 60%, if not 80%.
You may need to rethink what kind of plant you can have for this enclosure. 🤍🌿
The first thing I noticed—is is that a heat lamp in the top/lid? I think your calathea is dehydrated and trying to protect itself from the light and heat of that lamp.
Second— the humidity, based upon those hygrometers at or around 40%, is lower than calatheas like. They are much more happy in at least 60%, if not 80%.
You may need to rethink what kind of plant you can have for this enclosure. 🤍🌿
@DreamMachine It is an enclosure! It’s a snake and it’s 60 gallons. I will re-home this plant! Do you have a plant suggestion for my tank? I have an aloe doing amazing in there. It stays 80°-90° and 40%-50% humidity. It’s “direct” sunlight 12hrs a day.
@ashley141 oh awesome! What kind of snake? I’ll have to ask a family member who keeps snakes, but it’ll be good to search for snake-friendly desert plants.
From my own research, snake plants (hehehe) can do well in enclosures like yours because they are sturdy, and don’t have spines that can injure your snake. They are mildly toxic to snakes if eaten…but from what I know they are strictly carnivores? I’ll tag Shannon too @SuperbRaspfern to be on the safe side, but I can’t remember for sure if she or family have snakes? 🤔
Haworthia succulents also appear snake-safe and would do really well in that enclosure!
From my own research, snake plants (hehehe) can do well in enclosures like yours because they are sturdy, and don’t have spines that can injure your snake. They are mildly toxic to snakes if eaten…but from what I know they are strictly carnivores? I’ll tag Shannon too @SuperbRaspfern to be on the safe side, but I can’t remember for sure if she or family have snakes? 🤔
Haworthia succulents also appear snake-safe and would do really well in that enclosure!
It depends on whether the snake is a carnivorous or a omnivorous.
Most are carnivorous. Not all though some do eat plants too. So, we need to know what kind of snake because, that makes a huge difference!
If it's a carnivore they I recommend a pothos because they are super hearty and when the snake slithers over and under it the plant will still be okay even if a few leaves are knocked off.
If it is an omnivorous snake then you can only use non-toxic plants because your snake will be snacking on them.
The leaf curl of you Peacock Plant is likely low humidity. If you're keeping an exotic snake, then raise the humidity. They need high humidity to shed their skin.
I don't see the snake, I really want to see your baby! 🩷
@DreamMachine Thanks for the tag my friend.
Most are carnivorous. Not all though some do eat plants too. So, we need to know what kind of snake because, that makes a huge difference!
If it's a carnivore they I recommend a pothos because they are super hearty and when the snake slithers over and under it the plant will still be okay even if a few leaves are knocked off.
If it is an omnivorous snake then you can only use non-toxic plants because your snake will be snacking on them.
The leaf curl of you Peacock Plant is likely low humidity. If you're keeping an exotic snake, then raise the humidity. They need high humidity to shed their skin.
I don't see the snake, I really want to see your baby! 🩷
@DreamMachine Thanks for the tag my friend.
Here are my Calathea Care Tips
1. Plenty of indirect light. Direct sun will burn their leaves. Grow lights are great, I keep my collection under grow lights 12 hours a day.
2. Water when the soil is at least halfway dry. But never allow the soil to go completely dry. Unless you have high humidity or a humidifier. If you have a high humidity environment let them go dry before watering again.
3. Keep temperatures stable. They hate fluctuating temps. Interior walls are best the temps there are more stable.
4. They love humidity a humidifier is great. I increase humidity with pebble trays below the plant so as the water evaporates it increases humidity. I also cluster them together so they create humidity themselves.
5. Ceramic or porcelain pots are best. Terracotta and plastic are bad. Terracotta is terrible for these because it pulls moisture away from the roots. Plastic does not give the plant aeration so the roots will lack oxygen. Without oxygen the plant loses its ability to absorb water and nutrients.
6. Only us distilled or rain water. Player plants are very sensitive to the chemicals in tap water.
1. Plenty of indirect light. Direct sun will burn their leaves. Grow lights are great, I keep my collection under grow lights 12 hours a day.
2. Water when the soil is at least halfway dry. But never allow the soil to go completely dry. Unless you have high humidity or a humidifier. If you have a high humidity environment let them go dry before watering again.
3. Keep temperatures stable. They hate fluctuating temps. Interior walls are best the temps there are more stable.
4. They love humidity a humidifier is great. I increase humidity with pebble trays below the plant so as the water evaporates it increases humidity. I also cluster them together so they create humidity themselves.
5. Ceramic or porcelain pots are best. Terracotta and plastic are bad. Terracotta is terrible for these because it pulls moisture away from the roots. Plastic does not give the plant aeration so the roots will lack oxygen. Without oxygen the plant loses its ability to absorb water and nutrients.
6. Only us distilled or rain water. Player plants are very sensitive to the chemicals in tap water.
@SuperbRaspfern I know me too 😂 Let’s see the snake! Snake! Snake! 📣 📸
And silly me, of course there are omnivorous snakes 🤦♀️ all I was thinking of is my sibling’s ball python!
And silly me, of course there are omnivorous snakes 🤦♀️ all I was thinking of is my sibling’s ball python!
Oh my goodness!!! He is STUNNING!!! 😍 I love his markings. So he is a carnivore any plant is fine just make sure it's a durable one like a potho. Heart leaf philo would be fun as well because they grow fast and are also durable. Plus it gives you boy a hiding spot which he will appreciate under the vines.
Make sure humidity is around 50% and then when he sheds that skin up the humidity to around 65%. That will help the shedding go smoothly.
After he sheds it you can lower humidity again if you want. The higher humidity will also help your plants so it's a win win. In an enclosure like that with plants the more plants the higher the humidity will go for you.
Your setup is great.
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Make sure humidity is around 50% and then when he sheds that skin up the humidity to around 65%. That will help the shedding go smoothly.
After he sheds it you can lower humidity again if you want. The higher humidity will also help your plants so it's a win win. In an enclosure like that with plants the more plants the higher the humidity will go for you.
Your setup is great.
If you ever need more moss I highly recommend AppalachianMoss on Etsy. She sends really healthy moss. I have bought from several places in the past. Hers is the best quality at a decent price.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Appalachianmoss
@ashley141 @SuperbRaspfern oh he is precious!!! He looks so stylish 💅🏼 My sibling has this kind too! But it looks like Shannon has got you covered 😁🙌