Wandering jew

[Malicious]

Does any one use WANDERING JEW (Zebrina pendula), in thier enclosures? It would make an excellent covering for pot soil, and aid in humidity. I have tons of it growing in the back yard. one cutting will grow like wild fire. Thanks in advance.

-Jay

 

[vindicatedornot]

what a funny name for a plant XD

-Andrea

 

[Syn]

I agree lol. I was wondering if this was a joke thread at first. xD

http://www.flchams.com/safe_plant_list.asp

It's on the list! So it's safe - but I can't say I've used it.

 

[Zen Reptiles]

LLOOOLLL nice one Syn.

There are two plants known as Wandering Jew. The most common one is Zebrina pendula which has dark purple leaves and two kind of silvery 'brush strokes' along them.

Wandering Jews are safe, until they start to control your economy!

The other one, Tradescantia albiflora which is green, can cause skin irritation.

 

[CNorton]

I've never used Wandering Jew.

I have had trouble with burglery in the area so I have used...

 

[Malicious]

C'mon guys... This was a serious question.

Has anyone used it or not?

-Jay

 

[ToniandGizmo]

Did a real quick web search and found that the leaves are toxic to pets such as dogs and cats.

 

[eisentrauti]

Hi Jay,

sometimes I have them in outdoor enclosure because they grow so fast. Until know I never had any problems - but I don't have any chameleons which are eating plants. From my knowledge they are unproblematic, I also just googled them but I didn't find anything bad about them

Best regards
Benny

 

[Malicious]

Hi Jay,

sometimes I have them in outdoor enclosure because they grow so fast. Until know I never had any problems - but I don't have any chameleons which are eating plants. From my knowledge they are unproblematic, I also just googled them but I didn't find anything bad about them

Best regards
Benny

Thanks, I found it on the safe plant list through FLChams. It seams like it would work well for covering soil and adding extra humidity. I know it will continue to grow and spread if given the proper conditions, If I keep it trimmed I should be ok. I am wondering if the "sap" would cause any complications such as skin and eye issues, after trimming? I would just feel better knowning it has been done previously, with success.

-Jay

 

[eisentrauti]

For what species are you take them ?

 

[Malicious]

Would be used for both Ambilobe panthers and Veileds.

 

[SliK JiM]

I've used it, but not to much success. I think the heat in the enclosure killed it off fairly sharpish as I suspended it near the top to fill out the enclosure with the vines hanging down. Maybe at the bottom it would have survived longer.

You could try Pothos. They look like this:

and should do what you want! The leaves are edible: http://www.anapsid.org/resources/edible.html so it shouldn't give any complications!

 

[Malicious]

Thanks Jim.

I have Pothos near the top of the enclosures and they thrive. I am more less planing on using it to cover the soil for the larger pots (ficus trees) I will give it a shot and see how it works.

thanks,
Jay

 

[Fidel]

I've used the green variety in dart frog tanks and it's done well for me. It's a fast grower too.

 

[skeeta]

Hi Jay,
I've used them alongside Pathos in my Brev enclosures, and found them at LEAST as tolerant to high levels of moisture, and very fast growing. In my book, they are excellent for ground cover, yet can easily be draped as vines, depending on your needs.

 

[jojackson]

I wouldnt use it Jay, It can cause allergic reactions and may simply be toxic to chams if they eat it. Its considered a pest, though a great 'ground cover' plant. We have heaps, tear it out every year and its back thicker than ever.
The only bonus I can think of, is it will grow in poor light/shade.

 

[nicoRamirez]

i use the purple one in many of my cages and panthers like them most they relly help with humidity and can hold water very good i would really recommend giving them a try.

 

[warpdrive]

Thanks Jim.

I have Pothos near the top of the enclosures and they thrive. I am more less planing on using it to cover the soil for the larger pots (ficus trees) I will give it a shot and see how it works.

thanks,
Jay

Jay, I'm an expert on pothos...well, not realy, but I've always had them in my house.
I don't even cut them and put them in water untill the roots show up anymore...just cut them and stick it in the soil and watch them grow like crazy.

Harry

 

[LaScienceChick]

Cambridge Chamillionaire attacks this plant! He LOVES it!!! I have an awesome video of him eating it. He will by pass all plants in his enclosure to get to the Wandering Jew! If chams have favorites (and I think mine does!) it's definitely this plant!

I have to replace it often because he will eat the plant down to the stem lol

Plus the water beads up nicely on the leaves to ensure he gets plenty of water!

 

[addicks]

C'mon guys... This was a serious question.

Has anyone used it or not?

-Jay

I have one in my chams cage right now. They're a good looking plant and mines doing great.