Is a Phalaenopsis Orchid safe for a Veiled?

[thatscool567]

Hi! I have a Phalaenopsis Orchid in my house that I would like to use for my Veiled Chameleon's enclosure . I was wondering if it is safe for a baby Veiled? I thought it would look nice in her cage, and would add more foliage. Please help.

 

[jpowell86]

Hi! I have a Phalaenopsis Orchid in my house that I would like to use for my Veiled Chameleon's enclosure . I was wondering if it is safe for a baby Veiled? I thought it would look nice in her cage, and would add more foliage. Please help.

I believe it is safe based solely on the fact that I did not find it on the toxic plant list. Here is a link that actually involves this plant in previous forum discussion. Hope it helps. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/moth-orchid-phalaenopsis.8484/

 

[thatscool567]

I believe it is safe based solely on the fact that I did not find it on the toxic plant list. Here is a link that actually involves this plant in previous forum discussion. Hope it helps. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/moth-orchid-phalaenopsis.8484/

Ok, thank you! I'll be sure to check it out.

 

[thatscool567]

I believe it is safe based solely on the fact that I did not find it on the toxic plant list. Here is a link that actually involves this plant in previous forum discussion. Hope it helps. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/moth-orchid-phalaenopsis.8484/

If it's safe for them, would they be able to eat it? And, do you know how to prevent the chameleon from trying to eat the flowers and/or leaves? And if I should cover up the soil/branches with something? Sorry for so many questions

 

[jpowell86]

If it's safe for them, would they be able to eat it? And, do you know how to prevent the chameleon from trying to eat the flowers and/or leaves? And if I should cover up the soil/branches with something? Sorry for so many questions

If it is safe for them to ingest, the only way to keep your cham from nibbling on the plant is to keep it outside the cage unfortunately. If you do use it, you will definitely want to cover the soil with stones of some kind. Don't ever be sorry for questions.

 

[thatscool567]

If it is safe for them to ingest, the only way to keep your cham from nibbling on the plant is to keep it outside the cage unfortunately. If you do use it, you will definitely want to cover the soil with stones of some kind. Don't ever be sorry for questions.

Ok, thank you so much!

 

[jpowell86]

 

[xraygirl]

Phallies are not toxic, just be careful of how much water it'll get from a dripper or a mister... They don't like to have a constant wet potting media, and they don't like to have water sitting in the crown of the plant.

 

[thatscool567]

Ok, I will make sure it doesn't get too much water! Thank you!

Phallies are not toxic, just be careful of how much water it'll get from a dripper or a mister... They don't like to have a constant wet potting media, and they don't like to have water sitting in the crown of the plant.

Ok, I will make sure that it doesn't get too much water. Thank you!