What kind of enclosure plants?

[ErinLaForce16]

I have a Russian tortoise in a indoor enclosure and was wondering what sort of plants he can eat. Are there any plants that I can find outside to give to him? What about any type of cactus that I can buy from the store for him to eat?

 

[ErinLaForce16]

I also was looking at buying a silver torch cactus to put in Luke's enclosure. Is this a edible kind of cactus in case he eats it? I will attach a picture of the cactus.

 

[crimson_lotus]

I've fed optunia cactus to my tortoise, but not the one you have. Where are you located so we know what plants are common in your area?

 

[ErinLaForce16]

I'm located in South Alabama.

 

[Prairie Mom]

Are you asking about plants you can GROW inside the enclosure or simply pick and feed?

If you're talking about growing plants, here's a few ideas...
I keep a sulcata, but believe they have similar diets. It can be tricky to keep plants alive in indoor enclosures. Your best bet would be organically grown houseplants or shade garden plants. I've had success with spider houseplants, ferns, hostas, and african violets to name a few. You can also rotate plants in pots. This will probably be the best way to get healthy weeds in there, because so many prefer lots of sunshine. I've rotated in dandelions, chicory, snap dragons, and other weeds and flowers. --You just have to know that the lifespan of these plants will not be long without grow lights and being tortoise food

If you're in need of food ideas that you can pick from your yard, garden, etc there's tons of plant lists around the forum. I'm sure members can steer you in the right direction.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I use spider plants.
I love them.
So does Tidgy.

 

[Oogway the russian tort]

I have a spider plant as well a a spine les prickly pear cactus and so succulents (not all succulents are good for your tort)

 

[TammyJ]

I also was looking at buying a silver torch cactus to put in Luke's enclosure. Is this a edible kind of cactus in case he eats it? I will attach a picture of the cactus. View attachment 180869

The cactus in my yard in Jamaica looks exactly like this. My redfoots love it.