Dwarf Hibiscus?

[joshuaseidman94]

So my panther is ready to move into his 2x2x4 enclosure. I set it up with 2 levels of bamboo branches (baked them for 45 min) and plan to put the pothos from his current enclosure in as well. However I am looking to get a flowering plant/tree to make it look nice. I see that hibiscus is on the list of safe plants but I wanted to confirm that dwarf hibiscus is safe as well? Additionally, I have a question about potting plants. My pothos gets a weird smell when it gets watered. Being that I have multiply misting a day I read that this can be expected. However, I also read about people potting plants with carbon to reduce the odor and sand to allow the plant to dry quicker between mistings. Does anyone have any recommendations on what type/how much carbon and what type/how much sand? Please note I use organic soil and have large rocks on top to prevent my cham from ingesting. Anyways, those are my questions.


Thanks for all the help guys

 

[Carlton]

I am looking to get a flowering plant/tree to make it look nice. I see that hibiscus is on the list of safe plants but I wanted to confirm that dwarf hibiscus is safe as well?

Yes, Hibiscus should be fine. It will want good bright lighting, not shade.

Additionally, I have a question about potting plants. My pothos gets a weird smell when it gets watered. Being that I have multiply misting a day I read that this can be expected.

Check the roots to make sure the bottom of the pot isn't completely saturated all the time. Roots and the soil can rot, mold, produce fungi that smell.

However, I also read about people potting plants with carbon to reduce the odor and sand to allow the plant to dry quicker between mistings. Does anyone have any recommendations on what type/how much carbon and what type/how much sand? Please note I use organic soil and have large rocks on top to prevent my cham from ingesting.

Actually, too much sand can choke the roots as the smaller particles clog the air spaces in the soil. To speed up drainage and drying, use a mix of soil and more perlite, pebbles, or even packing peanuts in the bottom of the pot, and make sure your pot has good drainholes.

Anyways, those are my questions.


Thanks for all the help guys [/QUOTE]

 

[Montium]

Yep, good drainage is important for plants in cham enclosures as they often receive far more water than the soil they were potted in was designed to deal with. If your enclosure can deal with the weight, I use the expanded clay pellets and some soil.