Plants for millipede viv

[robynantmeme]

I need to know whether succulent cacti are toxic or otherwise harmful to bumblebee or fire reds

 

[mickiem]

I wouldn't worry much about the actual plants, as millipedes likely won't eat them. But you do need to worry what the soil contains and any toxins that may have been used on the plant in the last 3 months or so.

 

[robynantmeme]

I wouldn't worry much about the actual plants, as millipedes likely won't eat them. But you do need to worry what the soil contains and any toxins that may have been used on the plant in the last 3 months or so.

Yeah, thought so, not bothered if hey eat the plant, as long as it won't kill my babies :3

 

[LawnShrimp]

Succulents/cacti need dry, very well draining soil composed of grit, pumice, and sand or the roots will rot. Ideal bumblebee/fire millipede substrate is constantly humid and is 90% organic matter. Desert plants and rainforest millipedes living together would result in either one being kept in less than ideal conditions, e.g. millipedes drying out or succulents rotting. As much as plants such as these look nice with exotic millipedes, they are better left separate.

 

[mickiem]

Succulents/cacti need dry, very well draining soil composed of grit, pumice, and sand or the roots will rot. Ideal bumblebee/fire millipede substrate is constantly humid and is 90% organic matter. Desert plants and rainforest millipedes living together would result in either one being kept in less than ideal conditions, e.g. millipedes drying out or succulents rotting. As much as plants such as these look nice with exotic millipedes, they are better left separate.

Good point.

 

[robynantmeme]

Ok, than

Succulents/cacti need dry, very well draining soil composed of grit, pumice, and sand or the roots will rot. Ideal bumblebee/fire millipede substrate is constantly humid and is 90% organic matter. Desert plants and rainforest millipedes living together would result in either one being kept in less than ideal conditions, e.g. millipedes drying out or succulents rotting. As much as plants such as these look nice with exotic millipedes, they are better left separate.

ok thanks for the advice

 

[Redmont]

Why not put some pothos or ivy in the cage? In my opinion it would look awesome, and it would fit there needs better

 

[LawnShrimp]

Why not put some pothos or ivy in the cage? In my opinion it would look awesome, and it would fit there needs better

Agreed, jungle plants such as Pothos (devils' ivy) and Sansiveria are good choices. They are slow growing so as not to fill the tank, and do not require 6 hours of direct sun like succulents do. Furthermore, neither plant is poisonous, whereas common succulents such as Euphorbia, Senecio, and some cacti are poisonous to animals.

 

[mickiem]

Mosses, ferns and selaginellas are also good choices. Just be sure they have been organically grown in an organic substrate.