New here! do torts eat flower?

[squirturtle]

Hi Guys,

wanna ask if star torts is able to consume flower. and if consumable, which type of flowers? and if there is any nutritional value. Thank you!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Squitturtle:

The blossoms of almost every fruit tree are edible, most herb flowers, fushia, sorrel, gladiolas, English daisy, day lilies, dandelion...to name just a few.

 

[Luvthemtorts]

There is a long list of edible flowers as Yvonne pointed out. Roses, Marigold and Nasturtiums are common ornamental flowers that can be used as well as Opuntia blooms.
Do a Google for edible flowers and you may be surpised at the amount of edible flora that is readily available.

 

[samstar]

My Star loves hibiscus

Also
http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/site/Edible_Weeds.html

 

[zenchew]

My Star loves hibiscus

Also
http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/site/Edible_Weeds.html

hi samstar,

saw ur email..
yup i tink we came from the same place...
=)

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My Star loves hibiscus

Also
http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/site/Edible_Weeds.html

btw samstar, where do u find hibiscus in our country?

can they also eat chrysanthemum flower?

 

[samstar]

My Star loves hibiscus

Also
http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/site/Edible_Weeds.html

hi samstar,

saw ur email..
yup i tink we came from the same place...
=)

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My Star loves hibiscus

Also
http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/site/Edible_Weeds.html

btw samstar, where do u find hibiscus in our country?

can they also eat chrysanthemum flower?

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Not sure about chrysantemum but I pick the hibiscus from peoples houses, 'Dont try that at home'

 

[tortoisenerd]

With any tort food, but very especially flowers, you need to make sure it is chemical free. Flowers are more dangerous as because people and nurseries grow them not for food, they will use even more chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides. Tortoises can be sensitive to chemicals. I try my hardest to only buy and grow organic for my tort.

 

[dmmj]

I can't speak for stars, but my DT, russians, and sulc love hibiscus flowers. it is like tortoise crack.

 

[DoctorCosmonaut]

Just wash whatever you are going to feed, flower or not... But I am sure you know that. But it doesn't hurt to reiterate the obvious.