Growing terrarium plants in coconut sub?

Wulfgar

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Anyone know of the growing capabilities of coconut fiber substrate? I would like some live plants with my avic.
 

7mary3

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It's probably not the best for growing a live plant, I don't know that I've ever seen a live plant growing in sub that was exclusively coco-coir. Mixing in vermiculite or pete moss may help to facilitate growth though.
 

desertdweller

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Anyone know of the growing capabilities of coconut fiber substrate? I would like some live plants with my avic.
I had the exact problem. What I did was put my little plants in their plastic pots under the substrate and covered the pots with plenty on top so if my T fell it would have a very soft surface to land on. It's working great. My plants get what they need and the substrate doesn't get over watered. My T love it too!!
 

JMoran1097

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Anyone know of the growing capabilities of coconut fiber substrate? I would like some live plants with my avic.
probably slim to none. vermiculite or peat might harbor plant growth better. i think it's already been established that trying to grow live plants and maintain a proper T habitat is a lot of work and a headache to most people, but if you wanna try, more power to you!
 

morris

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can grow in coco fiber or peat, but need water and fertilizer, bromeliads too
yeah i agree.atthe start i didnt think my orchids were gonna survivie so i put a litte one in there. soon enough it didnt die and continued living. i think it wll work,even though flowers would take a long time bloom.:rolleyes:
 

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I'm guessing you could, but I don't think it'd be a good idea, as your T may not like the extra-damp substrate required to keep the plant alive. You'd also have competing interests as far as light goes; the plants need it, the T doesn't.
 

lewisskinner

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orchids can grow in coco fiber or peat, but need water and fertilizer, bromeliads too
Yeah, Orchids can deal with fairly dry conditions. I want to put a bromeliad in with my C. Schioedtei, but I'd need a 30" wide cage just for the plant!
 

Wulfgar

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The plants i have chosen require low light and medium water intake, so regular misting and slight watering is all
 

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Ive had really good luck with a variety of humidity loving plants when i mix potting soil in with peat moss and/or coco fiber. You have to mix in a bit of potting soil though otherwise things dont turn out so well.
-Nate
 

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What about plants in a centipede setup? I have a 20gallon terrarium (24Lx12Wx20H), and the principle substrate is coco coir and sphagnum moss. I keep it pretty damp to maintain 75% humidity inside the enclosure, and wanted to start some live plants inside to give my big Scolopendra subspinipes (7inch-ish) some more variety of cover and sensory input. And recommendation as to what plants would do well in a low-med light environment, would be safe for my girl, and would thrive in 70-80*F temps at 70-75% humidity? 16194941_10158163266205554_2661469566379168807_n.jpg 16114782_10158163266210554_7548175634040349682_n.jpg
 

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IMG_3283.JPG Here is one corner of my paceman vivarium. The two plants in the back are cuttings in coco fiber. They have to be watered quite frequently. I plan to dismantle this and add soil soon though. They would probably be less leggy then
 

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What about plants in a centipede setup? I have a 20gallon terrarium (24Lx12Wx20H), and the principle substrate is coco coir and sphagnum moss. I keep it pretty damp to maintain 75% humidity inside the enclosure, and wanted to start some live plants inside to give my big Scolopendra subspinipes (7inch-ish) some more variety of cover and sensory input. And recommendation as to what plants would do well in a low-med light environment, would be safe for my girl, and would thrive in 70-80*F temps at 70-75% humidity? View attachment 229785 View attachment 229786
you should add quite a bit more substrate.. these guys like to burrow.
 

Telsaro

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I have about 4 1/2 inches of substrate inside right now. She seems very content to not burrow and just stay inside the log hide. I will probably add another 2 inches on top though, and I was thinking of using the potted method mentioned above. What plants have you guys had success with in pede setups?

@Matttoadman Beautiful setup!
 
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