Plants- Rich coloured vibrant ones...

[glittersniffer]

Okay, i know the topic of plants has come up loads. I have a castle for my tank, pink one, with some moss beneath it. I wanted to get some really rich magic themed plants for around it. Obviously its not just for show, the sides have been smoothed checked for copper, given enough space etc etc.

Does anyone know any deep purple or reds or green and such plants that are safe? I know i can buy fake plants.


Sorry for all the upcoming links.. They're interesting plants..

I keep seeing loads of variations of bromeliad, Are they all safe? What about : cgi.ebay.co.uk/BROMELIAD-CANISTROPSIS-BURCHELLII-Quality-offsets_W0QQitemZ350301522655QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects?hash=item518f990adf It says vivarium safe but is it snail safe.. I assume so better to check.

This is nice too.. cgi.ebay.co.uk/BROMELIAD-NIDULARIUM-INNOCENTII-Rare-Amazon-Birdsnest_W0QQitemZ350292757031QQihZ022QQcategoryZ122926QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D6


Coleus Kong Rose- images.google.co.uk/images?q=Coleus+Kong+Rose&btnG=Search&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGGL_en-GBGB352GB352&um=1&sa=2&start=0

Coleus Chocolate Mint- images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGGL_en-GBGB352GB352&um=1&sa=1&q=Coleus+Chocolate+Mint&btnG=Search&aq=&oq=Coleus+Kong+Rose&start=0


Coleus Florida Sun Rose- images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGGL_en-GBGB352GB352&um=1&sa=1&q=Coleus+Florida+Sun+Rose&btnG=Search&aq=&oq=Ipomoea+%28Sweet+Potato+Vine%29&start=0

I will try to grow my own but some take a long time, also is that a DEFINATE that they wont harber mites and such?

If i buy young ones from garden centres are they easy to make sure nothing will infect my snails? I would be really affected if my they died.

[Bumblebee]

I'm no plant expert but I'm possitive that I have read that bromeliads are safe, the other ones I dont know.

And there is always a risk that the flowers can harbour various creatures or be treated with something, so give the plants a really good cleanout, including the roots, and place them in new snailfriendly soil.
I've also read on a reptile forum that you should wait with adding new plants into a tank for about 6months, but that is probably due to possible pesticides and such that the plants might been treated with.

[glittersniffer]

So every variation of bromelaid is safe? Brilliant.

I was actually going to grow the coleous, i saw a pack of mixed colours 25 seeds for two pounds.

I googled them with snails to see if anyone was complaining about them eating their flowers and theres several comments about snails munching them all. Which is good, and bad. Means they wont stay long but that they are probbably safe if garden snails eat them.

I just wonder because there are lots of different kinds.

Thanks for replying

[coyote]

I think those plants will be okay for your snails. Again, if you purchase any plants be sure to wash them well, because you wouldn't want to introduce pesticide chemicals into the tank.

[glittersniffer]

I've brought a seed pack of 100 different colour coleus' to grow Hopefully i don't kill them...


I just brought this too fake silk plant, I doubt any metal would show, this is fine isnt it? - Thanks

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[coyote]

I think that plant will be fine in the tank.