safe plants

  1. gretgonz

    Is Valentine Bush safe for Desert Tortoise?

    Does anyone know if Valentine Bush (Eremophila maculata ‘Valentine’) is safe for Desert Tortoises? We have one in our yard which our Speedy ignored all of last year and most of this season since she woke up, but this year it’s flowering much better and today I caught her nibbling on a couple of...
  2. RatQueen_Irene

    Are Ginseng Leaves Safe?

    Hello, I haven't seen this asked previously and ginseng isn't listed on tortoise table or elsewhere, are the leaves tortoise safe? I have several around. They're ginseng ficus retusa. Eastern Hermann tortoise in question:
  3. H

    Help identify this plant

    Hello, Could I please get help identifying this plant and if it is safe for tortoises? He already nibbled a little. Thank you
  4. S

    String of Bananas Succulent (Curio Radicans)

    Hello Everyone, I am working on adding live (hanging) plants to my tortoise enclosure and I was wondering if the String of Bananas succulent (scientific name Curio Radicans) is safe for my adult leopard tortoise. I haven't been able to find anything online, including this forum, about this...
  5. A

    Ferns and russian tortoises?

    Hi all, I have 2 ferns in pots but don't know if they are safe for my RT to eat. Pics included in post. Thanks!
  6. TurtleyTom

    Tortoise safe plants for decoration?

    I wanted to furnish my tortoise's enclosure with some plants. What are some tortoise safe things that I could plant in there? Also, would they try to eat fake plants and would this harm them? Thanks in advance.
  7. Bunderella

    Organic grown plants...

    I am in Kentucky and struggling to find safe seeds and safe organic grown plants... All the seeds I find are “mixes” or don’t have the scientific name listed. And the plants are all grown in soil with fertilizer. If I buy pre grown plants and washe the soil off the roots and replant in safe...
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