eric joranson
Well-Known Member
I have several lilac bushes in full bloom. I have a group that were planted 55 years ago by my mother; and a group that was planted less than 5 years ago. The newer ones range in color from all white (which smell completely different) to a pale purple. Since the newer ones bloom sooner I have been trying to feed the blooms to Titan for the past three weeks; and they have been totally ignored. But now that the old versions which are a much deeper purple and have a much more fragrant smell; are starting to bloom I decided to try again. Titan devoured them with relish. So tonight I offered two bunches; one of the older; one of the newer. Titan again devoured the older versions; and ignored the new ones. Faster blooming; faster growing; different colors; GMO are the result of cross breeding; and selection for new traits. But it seems we have lost something in their nature that makes them unappealing to tortoises. Opinions?