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I'm thinking about adding some plants to all my containers. Will they grow in Ecoearth?
Now... why in the world would you choose mushrooms of all things to grow...
Plants can grow for a limited time in Ecoearth but, most plants require more nutritous soil in order to thrive.I'm thinking about adding some plants to all my containers. Will they grow in Ecoearth?
Photo? I am an amateur horticulture enthusiast, sometimes I can help ID plants, sometimes not... Honestly from what I have read -- because I wanted to make a very lush vivarium full of live plants for my T's -- there are several issues to consider.Hey guys just wanted to ask if anyone has had a random seed grow in substrate? It was already in substrate but I don't know what it is if anyone knows it would be greatly appreciated thanks
Thanks for the reply I actually have no t's or anything in the small enclosure I have set up other then small back yard plants for testing as I've run into alot of probs like what you pointed out before and was scared of mold but it seems its very hard to not get some form of it but with this enclosure I made drain holes and no mold yet I'm not planning on any pets until I'm certain of how to do this safely as I know of some who have lost their t's to mold and it's actually just a test enclosure because of this so it's really a mini to experiment on . I would post a pic but don't know exactly how as this is my second msg thanks for the helpPhoto? I am an amateur horticulture enthusiast, sometimes I can help ID plants, sometimes not... Honestly from what I have read -- because I wanted to make a very lush vivarium full of live plants for my T's -- there are several issues to consider.
1.) Even if the plant will grow in the substrate, is it safe to have in there with your T?
2.) What type of T do you want the plant to live with? The biome or growth habit of your T and the plant should match. I would not put a tropical plant in with a desert tarantula because the plant will require far more moisture than the T will appreciate.
3.) Mold! Almost all plants, unless you're talking succulents or cacti, are going to need a regular source of water. If you are watering your substrate for the plant, how are you going to also keep your tank free of mold? High humidity environments are breeding grounds for all types of mold and fungus.
Overall, when I asked myself those questions, I figured it was not worth the risk to my T's to try and get them to cohabitate with live plants. I felt like there was too much compromise there, and I wouldn't be doing the best thing for the T or the plant. But its up to you