Leaf Tail Gecko tank...orchid help??

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Hey,
I have a Uroplatus lineatus, common name Lined Leaf-tail gecko. I want to create a planted tank for him and I was referred here from Vivarium Forums..
Just to let you know, I barley know ANYTHING about plants lol, so I'm going to need some major help.

I have a hexagonal tank, 2' high, 18" from any point side to side, and each panel is 10" wide.
My temps are fairly low, 70f-85f tops during the day but usally around the higher 70s. Night temps drop a bit lower. Humidity will be high, 70%-100% but tha is not constant. Misting the tank is usually at night.

As of now I have no lighting in my tank and would prefer to keep it that way but I could add lighting for sure. The tank is located by a window but it's on the shady side of the house. A couple of the other plants I was thinking of including were pothos and lucky bamboo, but I'm open to suggestions on that too...I have no idea what I'm doing!!
I want to create bioactive soil...HOW???

Lineatus are from Madagascar. Is/are there any orchids that fit into my specifications?

Thanks

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Aerangis
Aeranthes
Angraecopsis
Angraecum
Cryptopus
Cymbidiella rhodocheila
Eulophiella
Microcoelia
Microterangis
Mysticidium
Neobathiea
Oeceoclades
Oeonia
Oeoniella
Polystachya
Solenangis

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Take your pick.

Check out Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia.

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Thanks for the list Do orchids require any specific care? Other than watering, lol. Sorry for the basic question but I know my reptiles not my plants
IE some of the websites I read said some require fertiliaztion every couple weeks or so. I need to grow organically because of my sensitive gecko.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Orchids are varied in care.

Some are epiphytes.

Some are terrestrials.

Most of the ones I listed are epiphytes. A small few are terrestrials.

Someone here gave a book recommendation to someone else about orchid care. She seemed to really get something out of it so I checked it out on the google books sampler, and I think it's a very good book as well.

Now, I will recommend it to you...

title: Understanding Orchids An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants

author: William Cullina

As to fertilization...I think your gecko's turd will do the trick.

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As far as soils are concerned. Many potting soils now come with mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria that help plants grow.

Scientists now know about the importance of mycorrhizal fungi and certain bacteria to a plant's health and well being. You can do your own research on-line if you like.

But the potting soils are pretty much everywhere now. Armstrong Nurseries have some and maybe other local nurseries around your area will have them too.

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You know what...now that I think about it, you might also want to check out the way a real Madagascan rainforest looks like. Do a google search and figure out what kind of other plants grow in these forests other than orchids.