Plants ok for tarantulas

[Robotron20]

I am just starting to really get into tarantulas and not sure what plants are suitable for Tarantulas. Good plants? Bad plants? Help would be appreciated

 

[Mojo288]

Look for plants that can do well in low light, don't need a lot of maintenance. Make sure you get plants that have NOT been treated with pesticides of fertilizers. Just a heads up, its usually more of a hassle than its worth, specially if it dies and you then need to dig up your enclosure to get it out before it rots. If you're dead set, try to keep it with species that need higher humidity, it will last longer.

 

[Storm1028]

If you need to fertilize your plants, I heard using aquarium fertilizer is safe.

 

[Nightstalker47]

I am just starting to really get into tarantulas and not sure what plants are suitable for Tarantulas. Good plants? Bad plants? Help would be appreciated

I've heard pothos are a good choice, they don't need much light to grow so they do well in a darker space.

Just remember that many tarantula species require a dry environment, and none of them like light. The plants shouldn't be used at the expense of the spider.

Since live plants will need to be watered regularly you need to choose the appropriate species to house them with. Any moisture loving species would work best.

Personally I don't think it's worth the hassle. Fake plants provide the astehetic look minus all the extra work/maintenance.

 

[Venom1080]

Agree with all above. Plants are a hassle.
And probably a bad idea for anyone new to tarantulas.

I don't use plants, but if I did, I'd use pothos.

 

[Ellenantula]

Live plants need some moist substrate -- so that will limit which Ts you would want to use them with. There's already enough issues with volunteer mushrooms in damp enclosures.
Frankly, it's enough to provide for a good appropriate home for a T, and enough work to provide good conditions for a plant.
Mix these two -- and while it's doable... it's a double burden on keeper.

Plants ARE a hassle and require additional work. Plus, plants tend to require lighting most Ts won't appreciate.
Love the appeal but not worth the extra work and concerns for me.

Good luck if you go this route. And do post some pix.