CruelFennec
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Ok does it matter about that or do i need to see how much soil to perlite there is?
How do you set up a live plant for a veiled chameleon?
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Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
You can add other things aside from perlite, such as small lava rock, medium charcoal, and orchid mix, to aerate the soil. Yes, I would add one or a combination of those to your planting mix and then top that with stones that are too large to be ingested.
Angelwolf
Chameleon Enthusiast
Of course you want what's best for your baby! I just wanted to put a little humor into things. Please don't take any offense. Nothing was implied or assumed. It was merely what came to my mind as soon as I saw the thread title. I couldn't help but laugh, and thought others would too. I am glad to see new members taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge on this site. Congrats on your new addition, and share some pics!
CruelFennec
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Thanks and no, i did not take offense if just that i did not know if your thinking that im nagging a bit about it all. Thank you anyways
CruelFennec
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Do I need to do all that tho or can i just get a bag of potting mix and that will be ok. I mean im not saying your wrong or anything but when i look up youtube vids and stuff like that about it nothing saids a need to do all that stuff.
CruelFennec
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Oh and i will try and share some pics
Angelwolf
Chameleon Enthusiast
Not at all! You are being a very responsible pet owner. Very admirable.Thanks and no, i did not take offense if just that i did not know if your thinking that im nagging a bit about it all. Thank you anyways
CruelFennec
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Thanks
CruelFennec
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But, do you think i need to do all that stuff that guys was on about or do you think im fine getting just normal organic potting soil?
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
I'm an award winning horticulturists, so my advice is based in what's best for growing plants, not just how to set it up for the chameleon. The truth is that very few potting soils available have enough aeration for the wet conditions inside a chameleon enclosure. Will you plant die if you don't? Many people do have trouble with killing plants in their enclosure, may also do not have any troubles. I giving you the best possible scenario for successfully keeping the plants.
CruelFennec
Member
Ok well ifs there any products or any organic potting soil products i can use that have all them stuff please tell me.
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
My favorite mix is Sunshine Mix #4 and that can be ordered online.
CruelFennec
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I live in the uk so... but if you know any other organic potting soils that you can get in the uk please tell me.
Also is potting mix and other mixes are they organic potting soil just with a different name?
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
My best advice to you is to seek out a houseplant or indoor gardening forum, in the U.K. and ask what the best, ready to use mix available there is.
Organic is a buzzword that really means squat, when it comes to potting mixes. Fertilizer isn't harmful, as long as it isn't eaten directly. Pesticides are harmful, but they are not a component of potting soil, but are added during the potting of plants for sale, in some cases. There's no need to source out anything except a fast draining, pH stable, soil less, potting mix.
Organic is a buzzword that really means squat, when it comes to potting mixes. Fertilizer isn't harmful, as long as it isn't eaten directly. Pesticides are harmful, but they are not a component of potting soil, but are added during the potting of plants for sale, in some cases. There's no need to source out anything except a fast draining, pH stable, soil less, potting mix.
CruelFennec
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So is organic potting mix the same as organic potting soil?
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yes, possibly. Soil may imply compost, but not always. Potting mix is more likely peat or coir based, but not always. Both are just generic words, used interchangeably. Either is fine.
CruelFennec
Member
Is it ok to have peat or coir in it?
Extensionofgreen
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yes.
CruelFennec
Member
Ok just wanted to check because I head on the stick insects that i have, the laying bin of the stick insects it saids no peat and I did not know if it was harmful or not to chameleons.
CruelFennec
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So do you think i will just getting organic potting soil then repoting the plant with it?
