Big mistake!! Money tree!

[Infinite ink]

Ok so i made the mistake of putting a money tree in my veileds enclosure. It was in the cage for about 3-4 weeks..
I removed it today after stumbling onto a thread where a few members stated that that plant is toxic.
My chameleon did eat a few leaves, but his behavior seems normal still, only thing that has changed is that he will not be hand fed anymore.. But he eats very well when crickets are freeranged in his cage..
I should have trusted my gut and gone with what i know..ficus or schlefera..

Any suggestions? Or has this happened to anyone else on the forums..?

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

When Clea was younger i took her out on a money tree to free range on in the house and she eat one or 2 leaves and since then she hasnt gone on again. She is fine till this day. Just take it out and get a pothos or ficus or that other one you mentioned. Dont know how to spell it lol

 

[jpm995]

Has anyone confirmed it is toxic? From your guys experience it would seem maybe thats not true. I wonder if Money tree may refer to more than one type of plant? We have a beautiful braided one at work about 6' tall, would love to grab it for the house.

 

[jamncristian]

money tree (Pachira aquatica) in non-toxic



there is another money tree that is severly toxic
to human and pets (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
it releases toxic gases that are harmful to both humans and pets
STAY AWAY from this money tree

 

[jpm995]

Yes your right, look at wickpedia's description. sixty feet tall might be a little to high for most living rooms though.
Pachira aquatica can grow up to 18 m (59.1 ft) in height in the wild. It has shiny green palmate leaves with lanceolate leaflets and smooth green bark. Its showy flowers have long, narrow petals that open like a banana peel to reveal hairlike yellowish orange stamens. The tree is cultivated for its edible nuts which grow in a very large, woody pod. The nuts are light brown, striped with white. They are said to taste like peanuts, and can be eaten raw or cooked or ground into a flour to make bread. The leaves and flowers are also edible.

The tree grows well as a tropical ornamental in moist, frost-free areas, and can be started from seed or cutting. It is a durable plant and will adapt very well to different conditions. The pachira needs plenty of sunlight though it is important to avoid direct sunlight during the summer months as the leaves may get sunburned.

 

[Infinite ink]

Well i suppose i could leave it in his enclosure, but there are mixed feelings on this plant so it will stay out..dont want to risk it.

Does anybody else have experience with this plant??