TOP 10 FAVORITE VIVARIUM PLANTS!!

I share my top 10 favorite vivarium plants with you all! These are plants that are well suited for dart frog tanks, tree frogs terrariums and tropical setups! Includes philodendron verrucosum, monster dubia and more! Links 👇
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00:00 Favorite vivarium plants
2:12 Philodendron el choco red
3:17 Philodendron verrucosum ‘mini’
4:14 Philodendron lynnhannoniae
5:02 Anthurium arisaemoides
6:03 Monstera dubia
7:06 Macodes petola
8:22 Bignonia sp. "Pink Indonesia"
9:24 Biophytum sensitivum
10:22 Solanum uleanum 'purple'
10:53 Marcgravia sintenisii
11:54 Outro!

[@AlexsAgamids]

I am slowly, but surely getting my feet wet with terrarium plants. Thanks for the helpful video Mike!

[@MikeTytula]

Wicked! It's a very slippery slope!

[@catherinesaulnier5448]

Love love...all these...hard to put my more expensive plants in a vivarium to be pooped on...but I have come out of that box lol...Love me some jewels which I find are really easy to prop and shop and grow❤🌿..just added a few to a all plant vibe yesterday..Love the vinning ones at the end...Awesome video

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks so much! A lot of the time the plants do better in the tropical vivs than they do in most houses. With that said though, they do get pooped on if something is living in the tank.

[@mellewedin8221]

I really really love your reptile room! I very new to the channel. I do not understand why you all do not have more subs! I am learning so much from you it's not funny. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I know KZbin is NOT easy. There is so much to putting out content that is for sure.

[@MikeTytula]

It's definitely not easy! But it is fun!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

This is a phenomenal channel, and the content is exceptional, dating back several years. There's a buttload of good stuff. Definitely one of the best reptile/vivaria/dart frog channels.

[@BurningBeard85]

Super cool and informative. Setup my first bioactive with azerus about a year ago and I'm about to build a bigger one for them.your info is super helpful in the plant department my dude thanks.ill send pics when I set it up over the holidays😊

[@MikeTytula]

Look forward to seeing some pictures of it! I did just post a build video if you are looking for some inspiration.

[@kelvintonbrown3371]

Thanks for your work

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@themadaquarist]

Very solid list

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks for watching!

[@forthcs]

Great vid Mike! Would be nice to do a bit of a care guide on some of them as well in the future.

[@MikeTytula]

Ya that might but usefull, but it would literally be "Keep them in dart frog vivarium conditions and they will thrive"

[@forthcs]

@@MikeTytula True....

[@ingeniouspixie]

Loads of great ideas! Im currently planning a terrarium for a pacman frog, so trying to decide on suitable plants. I figure some that will grow up the sides of the tank as well as a few that provide cover...

[@MikeTytula]

Ya the climbers that will grow up sides of the tank should be good as they won't be climbing to rip them down.

[@LakesReptiles]

I love a good plant video, I’ve been waiting lol. Have fun in Costa Rica! (You gotta get some epiphytic ferns on this list)

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks man! Really looking forward to the trip, debating whether or not I do a daily vlog or not...

[@LakesReptiles]

@@MikeTytula Im sure many of us would appreciate it for sure

[@MikeTytula]

I'm tossing the idea around! I guess I have a couple days to figure it out.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks man!

[@Reptiliatus]

🌿🌿🌿

[@MikeTytula]

Ayyye get back to editing!

[@swedishrainbow_garden7672]

I like your videos, I know this one is older (last year), but that's still a good selection of vivarium plants.

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks for watching! I noticed you have been commenting on a few of my videos! Much appreciated!

[@swedishrainbow_garden7672]

@@MikeTytula yes, I'm trying to learn as much as I can from other people who are also crazy plant and terrarium peeps like myself.

[@MikeTytula]

@@swedishrainbow_garden7672 Sounds good! Well if you ever want to chat plants, shoot me a message on my instagram!

[@josephd4340]

I would love to see a list of the top 10 plants for small Vivs. I love this video but some of these are way too big for my setups.

[@MikeTytula]

Ya that would be an interesting idea! Thanks for thinking of it!

[@creepygallery3303]

Love the look of those Biophytum sensitivum. My current favourite plant I'm working with is a species of Ant fern Lecanopteris sinuosa.

[@MikeTytula]

Hell ya! I love ant ferns and ant plants soooo much!

[@creepygallery3303]

@@MikeTytula Some of natures true weirdos 😊

[@MikeTytula]

That is a big fact

[@apss5736]

first great video mike

[@MikeTytula]

Thanks! Hopefully you watched the whole thing hahah

[@treshansingh2529]

Hi. What is the best live plants for veild chemelons? In glass enclosure, Also how do you prevent mould growth on wood or what type or wood should you use. My spider wood currently is growing mould in chemelon wooden enclosure. I'm changing it this weekend. Your advice would be highly appreciated.

[@MikeTytula]

Theres a lot there to unpack! Firstly, what species of chameleon are you housing, and what size tank are you housing it in? Secondly, there are many species of plants that are great for chameleons, check out Bill Strand at the chameleon Academy, he has a whole list of plants that are suitable as well as a ton of resources for learning.

[@jph290]

What are those green leave with white spots that was next to the solanum?

[@MikeTytula]

Hahah that was like number 11 on the list! Sonerilla “green spot”

[@AwoooOga3503]

Aw my gAd. You look like Santa with an adorable voice 🤣

[@MikeTytula]

The beard is gettin chopped back haha

[@AwoooOga3503]

@@MikeTytula Santa Without a Beard hqhq (°o°:)ᴼʰ

[@MikeTytula]

Lol the beard is still here, just more manageable

[@mads.arnautov]

Could you please please please tell your specific setup for p. Lynnhannoniae?? I've been trying to grow one for a long time and they seem to hate me. What kind of temps does it like? Do you have a temperature drop at night? What counts as low light? Please help!

[@MikeTytula]

Honestly they are actually strange for me as well. Currently they are in a grow tent with a humidifier and a circulation fan.

[@robingates919]

Hey man do you drain your bromiliad cups and if so how and when?

[@MikeTytula]

I don't. Best thing to do is flush them every so often.

[@csprings71]

Curious on your plant setup

[@MikeTytula]

Like where I keep the plants?

[@mellewedin8221]

Honestly a sliver pothos would be a good one to keep as well. With the green and sliver coloration to leafs. They fair good sized for little frogs, and lizard's. It's not a demanding plant by any means.

[@MikeTytula]

This is just my favourite plants, and it is easy to grow but just not one of my favourite

[@butcher1335]

I love reptiles and I am looking to get a panther chameleon I’ve done a ton of research and I’m able to provide him with the best possible tank and live plants but honestly now I’m scared to buy one because so many people have got me thinking they die so easily before the first year. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[@MikeTytula]

Just make sure you buy it from a reputable breeder like Kammerflage chameleons! If you truly have a great setup than there should be no issues!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I've always loved plants. I had a good collection is my 20s and early 30s. Unfortunately I only have one now and don't have the space to own any more atm. But, I'm in the stages of planning an 18x18x24 viv for a crested gecko, and I'm nearly as excited to plant it as I am to own my first "exotic" pet. I was wondering if you might be able to do a video on great plants to have in a viv with cresties, gargs, or chewies. I recently found out that the plant hobby has exploded with the rise of social media personalities. I was staggered to see what the prices for many plants are now. I mean, back when I was in it, you could find many of the highly sought after species and cultivars at the local Home Despot or Lowe's for under ten bucks. You mentioned the genus anthurium. Those used to be cheap. I was hoping to have one of those most of all, but I doubt I could finance the acquisition lol. Anyway, love work you do. Have fun on your trips. Cheers, from north Alabama.

[@MikeTytula]

There are still definitely cheap plants and the market is definitely coming back down to what it used to be.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

@@MikeTytula dang, you really DO respond to every comment lol. Keep up the good work, buddy

[@MikeTytula]

@@LukeMcGuireoides Hahah I certainly try to!

[@akullerd]

What is the best medium for growing these plants? THANKS!!

[@MikeTytula]

It really depends on so many factors. Ideally up a moss pole for most of them.

[@cjkturtle9762]

What was the tiny fern like ivy you grabbed at 0:20

[@MikeTytula]

It was an orchid actually, I can’t remember the species though. It has changed a couple times. If you check out the 300 gallon tank on my channel I think it might be there

[@cjkturtle9762]

Thank you very much! I went and picked up some Biophytum sensitivum instantly after watching this video.

[@MikeTytula]

@@cjkturtle9762 awesome!! Great choice :)

[@Mr_Penguin2305]

Could the jewel orchid or the solanum uleanum grow in an open top riparium?

[@MikeTytula]

If acclimated properly to the condition they would probably be alright. What are the ambient room conditions though?

[@Mr_Penguin2305]

@@MikeTytula I'm not sure about humidity except that it's not high. We run AC so that probably brings it down. The temperature never gets below 60 and we never use the heater because we are in Southern California. I have a happy Prayer Plant in there but I mist the leaves.

[@garbo9951]

Are there any small orchids that would do well in a vivarium?

[@MikeTytula]

There are plenty of orchids that do well in vivariums. Might actually be a good topic for a video!

[@dullahan8421]

Is there an updated 2024 version?

[@MikeTytula]

Not yet!

[@katiebug5273]

How do you think weeping fig will do in a large 36x18x36 tropical viv?

[@MikeTytula]

It would do totally fine :)

[@katiebug5273]

@@MikeTytula awesome! Bought one today hoping it would. Next is a dwarf Schefflera (if I can find one)!

[@MikeTytula]

@@katiebug5273 Right on! Don't be fouled by the name the Schefflera can still get quite large. But you could definitely grow it in that size viv. You should be able to find one at pretty much any garden centre.

[@katiebug5273]

@@MikeTytula I have a “normal” Schefflera but can’t seem to find the dwarfs. I like them much better. They seem to be much fuller and have stronger leaves. I have emerald tree skinks and need something to fill the top of their huge viv. Looking for more ghost/spider/tiger wood and cork tubes/branches but here in the states it’s been so hard to find any.

[@MikeTytula]

@@katiebug5273 As far as I could tell there is nothing special or different about the dwarfs. Likely grown in stronger light so they are sturdier than the others.

[@sdqsdq6274]

nice to see there no bromeliad in the list , now i tend not to get that plant which i notice everyone is using it , make it look like everyone has the same setup , lol

[@MikeTytula]

Ya that is true. In the case of broms though they are more of a functional element than most plants.

[@reageerbuisje5391]

There are tons of different broms with very different and unique colorations, I would've liked to see some.

[@MikeTytula]

That's the problem... theres thousands of different cultivars let alone the different species.

[@oscarshah480]

Good video. I think the list is missing some epiphytes!

[@MikeTytula]

I meeeeean several of these grow epiphytically, but maybe I'll just have to make an epiphyte list!

[@oscarshah480]

@@MikeTytula Some of the vines you mentioned can be considered semi-epiphytic insofar as they will grow if provided enough moisture to their roots. However, they are all terrestrial climbers in the wild. :)

[@MikeTytula]

That is true haha. What are your favourite true epiphytes??

[@oscarshah480]

@@MikeTytula I love me some Lepanthes! My absolute favorite is Lepanthes felis. I also love the family hymenophyllaceae

[@MikeTytula]

Ya, I will definitely be doing a list with more lepanthes where I receive more of them.

[@lucastytla]

Not a tropical but ariocarpus fissuratus. Definitely not a vivarium plant but super cool

[@MikeTytula]

That's a fantastic choice!

[@mikeycbaby]

The young pics of monstera dubia is actually satin pothos.

[@MikeTytula]

hmmm interesting!

[@simongriffiths5261]

How about the top 10 plants for stick insects...Currently trying lots of different plants to find some they won't eat lol. Hard work.

[@MikeTytula]

I think there are only a few different plants that they eat

[@simongriffiths5261]

@@MikeTytula They will eat almost anything! Peace Lily's are off the menu, and "leathery" foliage plants, but everything else appears to be fair game, even moss. Over the years I have seen quite a lot of experienced keepers telling everyone that they will only eat brambles and privets...this isn't true at all.

[@MikeTytula]

Ohhh some they won't eat! I misread that in your original comment hah

[@simongriffiths5261]

@@MikeTytula Ha! Just watching your reptile room tour when I got the reply :D Yeah, it's a massive challenge to make a vivarium that looks good and stays looking good due to their nibbling. I'm trying to compile a list of plants that they won't eat at all so that others can make decent looking tanks. How are the laws there for leaf insects by the way? I know in the USA they have to get a permit... Here in England, we don't have such restrictions.

[@MikeTytula]

@@simongriffiths5261 OH that's hilarious! Ya that makes sense! That is a great thing to compile for people! Out here there are completely illegal hahah

[@ForTheGreys]

are you still selling plants in canada?

[@MikeTytula]

Yup!

[@ForTheGreys]

@@MikeTytula thanks for getting back to me! whats your site for making plant orders?

[@littleblackdogsb706]

Curious if there are common plants used in terrariums that might be harmful to inhabitants of vivariums? -Just starting to investigate dart frogs.

[@MikeTytula]

Not that I have heard. Things with spines and whatnot you might want to avoid, but other than that these have all proven to be fine with vivarium inhabitants.

[@neafyal6822]

holy shit man you have a beard!!!

[@MikeTytula]

Haha I have for many years

[@neafyal6822]

@@MikeTytula mate I used to watch you when I had my Cham, was years ago!! Glad to see youre doing good my friend !

[@MikeTytula]

@@neafyal6822 That's awesome! still Chugging along hahah

[@rothefoe11]

I would like to buy a pink bignonia from you

[@MikeTytula]

Where are you located?

[@renaudgom7325]

Get this man a 100k plaque……

[@MikeTytula]

Hell ya! That the kind of energy

[@Jeff-kx1po]

Now I just need to figure out how to keep some plants alive...

[@MikeTytula]

haha humidity, you can't go wrong in most cases if you have good humidity and decent lighting.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Sin-te-nees-ee-eye

[@MikeTytula]

hahah nice

[@janhanse400]

Nice plants, very nice 😍 Do you have a bad day? 😢 I hope you are doing well. But what happened to your left arm? 😅 My advice as a business consultant was to stop moving your hands in front up and off the screen like a epileptic. What’s with your body movements. It’s not less important and would look more realistic. You can practice in front of a mirror. But you already did some good realistic and natural videos. If you want to use your hands more than maybe make the angle wider…from top to hip so it don’t looks like you are catching flies. I hope I didn’t offend you to much. Have good one, Mike. (I’m on my iPad user account)

[@MikeTytula]

Lol thanks for the feedback