At a glance...
- Drought tolerant and easy to grow
- Great for providing natural cover
- Perfect for outdoor or indoor reptile enclosures
Details
Wild Chicory is a resilient perennial plant known for its blue flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It thrives in a range of conditions, making it an excellent choice for reptile keepers looking to add hardy, naturalistic plants to their setups.
This plant helps create a more authentic environment for reptiles by offering shade and hiding spots. It prefers well‐drained soil and can tolerate both sun and partial shade, making it versatile for different terrarium and vivarium conditions.
Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Size (fully grown) | 30‐80cm |
| Spread (fully grown) | 20‐50cm |
| Ideal moisture | Moderate; well‐drained soil |
| Ideal pH | Neutral to slightly alkaline |
| Ideal substrate | Well‐draining soil with organic matter |
| Ideal light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Country of origin | Europe, Asia |
| Ideal temperature | 10‐25°C |
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