Terrarium setup and LED grow light for schismatoglottis?
I just finished the setting the hardscape back up in Ember’s #Terrarium (crested gecko). Now for the *really* fun part—choosing the plants! 🤩
I was contemplating planting a #schismatoglottisthailand this time, but wasn’t sure if an LED grow light would be enough for it. Does anyone know?
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I was contemplating planting a #schismatoglottisthailand this time, but wasn’t sure if an LED grow light would be enough for it. Does anyone know?
#bioactiveterrarium
#GeckosofGreg
#plantshopping
#GoodExcusetoBuyMorePlants
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I only just found this post. What plants did you put in in the end? I guess it's too late to matter but I would have thought a schismatoglottis would be happy with the grow light. I've got a schismatoglottis wallichii and for a few months it was in medium light and seemed fine. I have just put it under a growlight and its colours are just so beautiful!! I hope Ember likes the new setup 😊. Please tag me if you post any updates. 🌿💕
@LuxuryMint That’s great to know! I may go ahead and try it, then!
So far, all I have in it are a couple of plumosa (I don’t think they’re going to be happy, though—the soil doesn’t stay wet enough), a small creeping fig, and a dracaena. I’ll certainly update again once I have it filled in!
So far, all I have in it are a couple of plumosa (I don’t think they’re going to be happy, though—the soil doesn’t stay wet enough), a small creeping fig, and a dracaena. I’ll certainly update again once I have it filled in!
@LuxuryMint I haven’t glued any plants before, but that’s mostly because I’m concerned about making sure they get proper water. I’ve heard from a lot of experienced fish and reptile keepers that cyanoacrylate glue (super glue) is safe to use on plants, and is safe for pets when it’s dry.
Ember’s tank has a screen top and a screen panel above the door, so I doubt her humidity is much higher than ambient. I do have a plant only terrarium that is closed, so that one is probably around 80% if I had to guess. I have mostly Selaginella in that one, and possibly some moss, but the Selaginella is so thick right now it’s hard to see anything else 😂
Are you planning on growing/housing anything specific?
Ember’s tank has a screen top and a screen panel above the door, so I doubt her humidity is much higher than ambient. I do have a plant only terrarium that is closed, so that one is probably around 80% if I had to guess. I have mostly Selaginella in that one, and possibly some moss, but the Selaginella is so thick right now it’s hard to see anything else 😂
Are you planning on growing/housing anything specific?
@LuxuryMint It’s Selaginella kraussiana. I’ll be giving it a haircut sometime this week—I’d be happy to send you some cuttings if you’d like!
@LuxuryMint Ah, I didn’t realize you were in the UK! Unfortunately, the shipping won’t work, then, but I hope you’ll share photos when you get your terrarium going! 😍
Yes sadly shipping would not be safe, could take ages. And all kinds of rules about what can come into the country if it's living. I really appreciate your kindness though 💞.
I will definitely do photos once I've made my terrarium! 🌿💕
I will definitely do photos once I've made my terrarium! 🌿💕