broad Leaf Plant for RETF Viv

[ndame88]

Looking for a plant to put at the bottom of the viv with broad leaves, generally doesnt grow more than 18 inches and wont take over the entire viv, any recommendations? I was thinking dwarf umbella, but leaves may not be big enough and I believe it will grow up to five feet.

Thanks

[DonLisk]

You don't want umbrella plants because the sap in the leaf stems and the stock of the plant is very poisonous.
I like Zebra Plants which have some nice color, stay fairly small and are easy to grow.
Aphelandra squarrosa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Some versions of Cryptanthus work great too. I have some in a dart tank that started at 4 inch height plants and 1 1/2 years later are about 9 inches high, have nice broad leaf and are simple to grow.
Cryptanthus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[UncleChester]

How about a Maranta, aka prayer plant? They stay pretty low, the leaves are fairly thin though but quite broad. They make a nice cover for the lower parts of a viv but not great as stand alone perches.

There are trailing kinds of Peperomia obtusifolia ​that don't grow very tall, the leaves aren't enormous but are very fleshy and sturdy. The upright versions might work for you as well- it takes a few months to hit your 18" mark, then you can just cut the top 5" or so off and stick it back in the ground.

[flybyferns]

Welcome to FF. Enjoy !

There is a list of plants here w/ links to photos.
http://www.frogforum.net/members/fly...exo-terra.html
( sorry, you will will have to cut & paste the links-- they do no attach in the album "description" area)
Lynn

[ndame88]

Thanks all, that gives me a start