Andyfrog321 Well-known member Joined Jun 26, 2011 Messages 152 Reaction score 5 Sep 3, 2011 #2 What kind of plants (flowers) would live happly with a spiny flower mantis?
Andyfrog321 Well-known member Joined Jun 26, 2011 Messages 152 Reaction score 5 Sep 3, 2011 #3 Would a plastic flower be ok?
G gripen Well-known member Joined Aug 12, 2011 Messages 2,491 Reaction score 184 Location MA Sep 3, 2011 #4 i use fake flowers from my local craft store and they work great.
lancaster1313 Likebugs (site changed my name😐) Joined May 21, 2010 Messages 2,206 Reaction score 81 Location South Florida Sep 3, 2011 #5 I go with fake, they are much easier to care for, and usually don't die. :lol: Last edited by a moderator: Sep 3, 2011
hibiscusmile Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Dec 28, 2006 Messages 13,704 Reaction score 922 Location Ohio Sep 3, 2011 #6 Best thing about fake is they do not harbot disease, pest and the like, wash all flowers and such before placing in containers.
Best thing about fake is they do not harbot disease, pest and the like, wash all flowers and such before placing in containers.
RevWillie Well-known member Joined Jul 27, 2011 Messages 264 Reaction score 14 Location SE US Sep 3, 2011 #7 Fake plants are the way to go! I prefer silk/fabric flowers to actual plastic ones - better gripping surface for your mantis.
Fake plants are the way to go! I prefer silk/fabric flowers to actual plastic ones - better gripping surface for your mantis.
Andyfrog321 Well-known member Joined Jun 26, 2011 Messages 152 Reaction score 5 Sep 3, 2011 #8 Where can I get a nice fake flower? Website?
RevWillie Well-known member Joined Jul 27, 2011 Messages 264 Reaction score 14 Location SE US Sep 3, 2011 #9 Art & Crafts stores, Michael's, The Dollar Store, WalMart, K-Mart, Target... There is even a place called Silk Greenhouse in a nearby town. Last edited by a moderator: Sep 3, 2011
Art & Crafts stores, Michael's, The Dollar Store, WalMart, K-Mart, Target... There is even a place called Silk Greenhouse in a nearby town.
Andyfrog321 Well-known member Joined Jun 26, 2011 Messages 152 Reaction score 5 Sep 4, 2011 #10 Are you sure silk flowers are durable?
sporeworld Well-known member Joined Jan 30, 2009 Messages 1,660 Reaction score 49 Location Los Angeles, CA Sep 4, 2011 #11 Define "durable"? They certainly outlast real ones. Some of the silk (or cloth) ones stain, so you might want to avoid these.
Define "durable"? They certainly outlast real ones. Some of the silk (or cloth) ones stain, so you might want to avoid these.