AT A GLANCE
Which climbing plants are suitable for terrariums?
Which climbing plants are suitable for a humid terrarium?
In a terrarium with a water part not only fit swamp plants, but also climbing plants, the one high humidity treasure. These include the ivy (Epipremnum aureum) or climbing philodendron species such as the subspecies of Philodendron scandens (“brasil” and “micans”). Rhaphidophora tetrasperma also grows decoratively. These plants are easy to care for and fast-growing. Since they are poisonous, they should only be socialized with carnivorous animals.
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Are climbing plants suitable for an "eternal terrarium"?
Small Terrariums with moss, bromeliads and ferns can also be equipped with climbing plants. Most climbing plants that you can buy grow quite large. For an "eternal terrarium" without animals that you just plant and then leave to your own devices, you can use the tiny "String of Turtles" (Peperomia prostrata) insert. The climbing fig (Ficus pumila) also fits well in an “eternal terrarium”.
How do I green my corn snake terrarium with climbing plants?
Since adult corn snakes like to climb and can crush tender plants, only fit very sturdy Climbing plants in a terrarium with the beloved snakes. The classic ivy or one of the new, attractive breeds (Epipremnum aureum "marble queen" or "manjula") is the right choice.
Do climbing plants fit in a terrarium with bearded dragons?
Climbing plants are out of place in a dry bearded dragon terrarium. love bearded dragons plant food and would ivy, philodendron and co nibble. Since these species are poisonous, bad things can happen for the beloved reptile. Only plants that naturally thrive in such a hot location, such as B. Gesneria, Echeveria or Agave.
How can I propagate climbing plants in the terrarium?
The fast-growing climbing plants are generally easy to grow multiply. For example, to multiply the ivy or the philodendron scandens, cut Shoot or head cuttings and leave them cuttings root in a glass of water. Make sure one of the knots on the trunk is submerged; only in this way can roots be formed.
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How can I prevent climbing plants from completely overgrowing my terrarium?
Climbing plants need to be pruned regularly. Under optimal conditions, climbing figs and the like will soon conquer your terrarium and possibly overgrow it so much that you can no longer look inside. Cut back any overgrown plants weekly and gift the cuttings to friends. There are also plants in specialist shops that grow slowly, e.g. B. climbing fern species. These rarely need to be trimmed.