Spanish Moss

[SasquatchTortoise]

Hello! I was thinking about adding some Spanish moss (tillandsia) to our greenhouse that our tort will winter in. I do not plan on using it as bedding, as I have heard it can be harmful, but I would like to hang some live to add biomass to the greenhouse. I know air plants (close relative) are not harmful to eat, but will a leaf falling on the ground every now and then be a cause for concern?

 

[SasquatchTortoise]

If it is not ok, what is something similar I can add?

 

[ArmadilloPup]

It should be fine, it's just a funny-looking bromeliad. The impaction risk that you hear about comes from peat mosses like spaghnum. Other hanging plants that are safe in moderation are burro's tail and some ferns.

 

[Blackdog1714]

Use chicken wire to make little baskets for structure for it to hold on to and cascade down from. Then you could stick in some adorable little air plants. I have a whole bag of spanich moss I am saving for this kind of project