{"id":242,"date":"2021-05-17T11:52:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T11:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/?p=242"},"modified":"2023-02-19T19:51:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T19:51:09","slug":"bearded-dragons-tank-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/bearded-dragons-tank-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Safe Plants for Your Bearded Dragon’s Tank"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bearded dragons are popular pets because they are relatively easy to care for. If you’re setting up an enclosure for them, you might also want to add plants to the tank. There are plenty of safe and healthy plants that you can put in your dragon’s tank for different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe plants should be all right as long you provide ample space around each type, so there is plenty of room between vegetation for airflow. Ensure that any branches used from houseplants do not pose an injury risk or become too sharp with time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of Plants in a Bearded Dragon’s Tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bearded dragons need a variety of plants for diet and habitat. Some species love to climb, and others are more ground dwellers. This means that the type of plant you choose will depend on your pet’s natural tendencies, but all bearded dragons should have at least one tall tree or two shorter trees in their tank for the following reasons;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Perching places<\/strong>: Trees often serve as perches when hunting prey from high points, and these same trees also function as sleeping areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Shade for the lizards<\/strong>: Plants also provide shade and shelter, which bearded dragons need to regulate their temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Plants are food for beardies<\/strong>: Bearded dragons enjoy eating the leaves and grasses from live plants, especially when hungry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Plants also help keep your tank clean:<\/strong> Some plants absorb airborne pollutants and waste materials that might otherwise build up in the corner of the reptile’s habitat. This helps maintain better air quality for both you and your pet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Plants provide more hiding places for reptiles. <\/strong>Baby bearded dragons, for example, love privacy. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    So what kind of plants should you put in your bearded dragon’s tank?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Safe Plants for Bearded Dragons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Besides UVB light and heat lamps, plants are a very important part of a bearded dragon’s habitat. Bearded dragons like plants because they provide shade from light sources and places to hide if they feel threatened or stressed by other animals in the tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are 11 plants safe for a bearded dragon’s tank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Ficus<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Ficus plants are among the best safe plants to put in a bearded dragon’s tank. They do not need to be replanted, as they grow from cuttings. Bearded dragons will eat the leaves from these plants, so it is a good idea to place them where they can get easy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Ficus is a sub-tropical plant that thrives outside during summer but should stay inside when temperatures reach below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. It grows well indoors because it does not require much light or water and will live for years if cared for properly without needing any repotting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are wide different varieties, with some being quite popular such as weeping figs which hang down from their branches like “tails”, hence giving them this name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Aloe Vera Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Aloe vera plants are great for bearded dragons because they’re a good place where the beardies can hide and sleep. They can also create shade areas within the bearded dragon’s enclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aloe vera plants are commonly found in the natural habitat of reptiles (arid and semi-arid areas), that’s why they’re a great addition to help mimic this kind of environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make sure that the reptile pet’s enclosure has enough space so that the roots of your aloe vera plants don’t get too crowded together and start spreading across the ground, damaging the substrate. Also, choose the small varieties of aloe vera plants because they are a more manageable size for enclosures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The succulent will need to be watered minimally to prevent overwatering that can cause fungus in the vivarium, killing the plant and affecting the pet reptile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Jade Plant (Portulacaria afra<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Jade plants are great for bearded dragon tanks because they can grow in dry conditions and do not need a lot of light, so they can be placed on the backside of the tank, where they will receive less sunlight than other plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The plant is also low maintenance because they are slow growers requiring minimal upkeep, making it suitable for a vivarium requiring minimal disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n