Does anyone know what kind of plant this is?

[xxaprilrose]

I found this super cool plant but I have no idea what it is! The tag just said “burgundy”. The store didn’t know either and is it chameleon safe? The leaves are really heavy duty so I feel it would be really nice to add to the enclosure. Thanks in advance!

 

[ERKleRose]

Rubber tree, which is cham safe. What species do you have?

 

[kinyonga]

Burgundy rubber plant?
If so...sap is a problem for chameleons.
@xxaprilrose ...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/what-about-rubber-plants.29486/

 

[xxaprilrose]

I will be getting a panther chameleon in the next few weeks.

 

[Crossingtami]

Theres an app called "plantNet". Its free and all u have to do is take picture, and the app tells u what it is.

 

[xxaprilrose]

Oh that’s awesome! I’ll have to download it

Theres an app called "plantNet". Its free and all u have to do is take picture, and the app tells u what it is.

 

[xxaprilrose]

Burgundy rubber plant?
If so...sap is a problem for chameleons.
@xxaprilrose ...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/what-about-rubber-plants.29486/

I just used that app and yes it is a rubber plant. Good to know. Thank u!

Theres an app called "plantNet". Its free and all u have to do is take picture, and the app tells u what it is.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Burgundy rubber plant?
If so...sap is a problem for chameleons.
@xxaprilrose ...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/what-about-rubber-plants.29486/

Looks like Ficus elastica to me, but you know my eyes.
Some sites say no; others say yes. The concern is the sap, but is it an irritant to chameleons? IDK.
Many plants are considered toxic to animals/pets, but chameleons—even veileds—are ok with them (e.g. Golden pothos)

https://caskabove.com/chameleon-safe-plants
https://www.joshsfrogs.com/plants-for-pets/plants-for-chameleons-1.html
https://www.madcham.de/en/pflanzen-fuers-terrarium/

 

[suprdude]

I've had this plant in my backyard for 10 years and I've never seen any sap. I believe you would need to cut into it to get that.