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Tropical cactai

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
 
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.
 
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.
 
Parasuco, you'd be surprised by the number of species requiring humid, almost muggy conditions to grow well.
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It's okay. I pretty much set myself up. Hehehe.
 
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