Tropical cactai

[YtK]

Hi . Are ther any Cactai that grow in the humid hot rain forests that would do ok in low light levels? I have an tropical terrarium and wonderd if there are such specias that would do ok in there?

Thanks

Yoav

 

[Parasuco]

I'm not an expert.

I believe, however, that the reason that a cactus is a cactus is to retain water in an unbelievably dry environment. *shrug*

Like I said though... I'm not an expert; I might just be made to look real silly.

 

[superimposedhope]

The following Genus' are tropical epiphytic and commonly found:
Schlumbergera, Rhipsalis, Epiphyllum, Selenicereus, Disocactus, Rhipsalidopsis, Hylocereus, and there are many more that are less commonly found.

check out www.epiforums.com (forum for tropical cactus)

Most are not suitable to a terrarium unless it is huge. They grow very large in most cases. Rhipsalis would be the best chance.

 

[shokuchuu]

Parasuco, you'd be surprised by the number of species requiring humid, almost muggy conditions to grow well.

 

[Parasuco]

See.

It's okay. I pretty much set myself up. Hehehe.