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Well i got some flowers in my backyard from a big plant and wondered if they were hibiscus. Also are fig, lemon, tomato, leaves ok to feed russians? WE also grow those.
Thanks.
Thanks.
evin said:they look like some type of hibiscus to me, however i am no expert
Redfoot NERD said:This is..
commonly known as Rose of Sharon.. cold tolerable to -20F.. look familiar?
Tomato leaves are toxic to all tortoises.. the fruit is also very high in acid and makes for runny poop!
NERD
purpod said:Yepperz, that the hibiscus and yep, torties find them to be a treat.
Bestest luck with your Russian ~
Purpod
SleepyWilly said:Well i got some flowers in my backyard from a big plant and wondered if they were hibiscus. Also are fig, lemon, tomato, leaves ok to feed russians? WE also grow those.
Crazy1 said:SleepyWilly said:Well i got some flowers in my backyard from a big plant and wondered if they were hibiscus. Also are fig, lemon, tomato, leaves ok to feed russians? WE also grow those.
Those indeed are Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus your Russians can eat the flowers and leaves very nutritious. Fig leaves and the fruit are fine also but again all that sugar in the figs can give them the runs. No tomato leaves and no citrus fruit or leaves.
Redfoot NERD said:Tomato leaves are toxic to all tortoises.. the fruit is also very high in acid and makes for runny poop!
NERD
Crazy1 said:Oh, I forgot only feed if you do not use chemicals like ferilizer or pestisides on these plants. If you do you need to stop for a minimum of three months or more before she can eat them.
mtdavis817254 said:[no they are not
SleepyWilly said:Well i got some flowers in my backyard from a big plant and wondered if they were hibiscus. Also are fig, lemon, tomato, leaves ok to feed russians? WE also grow those.
Thanks. they are called ROSE OF SHARON. and the powdery stuff on the leaves is not good for your tortoise.. that is what my vet told me at least....
mtdavis817254 said:SleepyWilly said:Well i got some flowers in my backyard from a big plant and wondered if they were hibiscus. Also are fig, lemon, tomato, leaves ok to feed russians? WE also grow those.
Thanks. they are called ROSE OF SHARON. and the powdery stuff on the leaves is not good for your tortoise.. that is what my vet told me at least....