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What plants are safe for my bearded dragon's outdoor enclosure?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I am thinking about making an outdoor enclosure for my Australian bearded dragon, what plants should I put in for him to feel at home

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2017

Bearded dragon owners can also add plants to the habitat, but take care when adding real plants. If a live plant is in the habitat, the bearded dragon might decide to use it as a snack. If the plant is toxic to bearded dragons, your pet could end up very sick, or dead. Artificial plants are the best option since they are easy to clean, never need water, and are very naturalistic. Most pet stores carry a wide variety of artificial plants to choose from. If you decide to use live plants, junipers are one of the most recommended plants to use. Junipers are slow-growing and do not require much water.

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