Re: safe plant question

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Posted by Michelle B on March 25, 2002 at 08:19:50:

In Reply to: safe plant question posted by Lily on March 24, 2002 at 00:07:52:

Well, the best thing I can think of is a hibiscus. You can find them in a range of sizes. Depending on how big your iguana is, the branches should hold up to climbing OK. (For a small ig, that is.) He can also (and WILL) feel free to safely eat the leaves and blossoms. Make sure when you get one you wash the leaves and stems with soap and water, and repot the plant. This is to get rid of any pesticide residue.

Oh yeah, and be forewarned, he will make a mess of his enclosure, and probably do the plant in very quickly. Of course putting a plant in the enclosure can be done, I did it a couple of times when JJ was little, but you may find it's easier to get creative with driftwood and silk or plastic plants from the craft store.

: hey guys. I'm hoping someone can recommend me a safe tree-type plant that is on the smallish side (3ft at the max) for Phil's cage. We are at my mother's house in Austin (Phil's first big trip and he's doing great!) and the little guy is making it very clear that he wants one by jumping off my shoulder into the nearest bit of greenery every chance he gets and looking balefully at me. Thanks.

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: Well, the best thing I can think of is a hibiscus. You can find them in a range of sizes. Depending on how big your iguana is, the branches should hold up to climbing OK. (For a small ig, that is.) He can also (and WILL) feel free to safely eat the leaves and blossoms. Make sure when you get one you wash the leaves and stems with soap and water, and repot the plant. This is to get rid of any pesticide residue. : Oh yeah, and be forewarned, he will make a mess of his enclosure, and probably do the plant in very quickly. Of course putting a plant in the enclosure can be done, I did it a couple of times when JJ was little, but you may find it's easier to get creative with driftwood and silk or plastic plants from the craft store. : : : hey guys. I'm hoping someone can recommend me a safe tree-type plant that is on the smallish side (3ft at the max) for Phil's cage. We are at my mother's house in Austin (Phil's first big trip and he's doing great!) and the little guy is making it very clear that he wants one by jumping off my shoulder into the nearest bit of greenery every chance he gets and looking balefully at me. Thanks.

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