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  1. vg333

    Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur*

    Try hibiscus flower and leaves. Lettuce has lot of water and should be given in moderation (once a month?)
  2. vg333

    Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur*

    The site is not allowing me to upload excel files. Give me your email id and I will send it to you.
  3. vg333

    Is this native cactus good food for star?

    I visited many nurseries in my areas. Some of the said that the stock arrives in June. Lets see
  4. vg333

    Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur*

    Document has been updated with recent feedback. Thanks.
  5. vg333

    Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur*

    Thanks for your feedback Shanu. I will update the document and post it shortly
  6. vg333

    Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur*

    It appears that Jasminum sambac (from Olive family) is the non-poisonous variety. This is used for tea & food fragrances and other edible ways. I updated the spreadsheet with the species name. Can the moderator or admin replace the document above with this one? .
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    Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur*

    Ricky, I found my stars to prefer freshly prepared food. In my research on star forums, Spinach was consistently mentioned as a food that has either water or protein content. And hence to be avoided. I tagged that column 'no or avoid'. Tom, The jasmine flowers available in India are worn by...
  8. vg333

    Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur*

    Thanks to many kind and generous people, I learnt a lot from various posts on this forum and others. As a new owner, I often read many sites that had conflicting information and it was confusing to me at first. Also, some information is not readily applicable to conditions in India. I have owned...
  9. vg333

    Is this native cactus good food for star?

    Well, my search of google images does confirm that it is Penta. Thank you Yvonne. Can I give these to my stars?
  10. vg333

    Is this native cactus good food for star?

    In the process of trying to get some variety of diet, I saw these colorful flowers in my neighborhood. I do not know the English name. Does anyone know if the flowers/leaves of this plant can be given as food to the star? Thank you.
  11. vg333

    Is this native cactus good food for star?

    Dan, They are definitely in India and quite possibly,in my town as well. I need to look around. Thanks for your response.
  12. vg333

    Is this native cactus good food for star?

    Tom, I looked around but could not find Opuntia. Thanks for your response.
  13. vg333

    Is this native cactus good food for star?

    I read in various forums that cactus is good for stars. I have a plant in my garden that looks like a cactus. I am not aware of the English name. I live in South India. Any feedback on the name of this cactus and/or if this can be given as food? Thank you in advance.
  14. vg333

    Is paddy hay good for stars?

    Friends, Great forum I bumped into via google search. Thanks to all your contributions. I read about Timothy hay and was wondering if paddy hay is a suitable food for the star? If this is not suitable food, any thoughts if this can be used as a substrate?
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