I have used Lugarti terrarium grass and also tried alfalfa sprouts but what are some other things I could try that would work well with t-5 light fixtures and is also a good source of food. Maybe clovers?
What are some good plants/grass/weeds to plant in indoor enclosures?
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Have a look at www.thetortoisetable.org.uk for tort safe plants.
Try to grow from seeds or chemical free cuttings because if you use shop bought plants you have to re pot in fertiliser/pesticide free soil and wait for at least a year for any chemicals that have been absorbed by the plant to grow out.
If you grow them in pots or trays you can sink them in the substrate and when they have been eaten down or bulldozed you can easily replace with another tray.
Try to grow from seeds or chemical free cuttings because if you use shop bought plants you have to re pot in fertiliser/pesticide free soil and wait for at least a year for any chemicals that have been absorbed by the plant to grow out.
If you grow them in pots or trays you can sink them in the substrate and when they have been eaten down or bulldozed you can easily replace with another tray.
Pothos is pretty easy to grow, makes a great planting for an enclosure, and is safe for (redfoot) tortoises to nibble.
I've also grown wandering Jew and mint in my redfoot's enclosure, but pothos is the easiest and most popular nibble.
Jamie
I've also grown wandering Jew and mint in my redfoot's enclosure, but pothos is the easiest and most popular nibble.
Jamie
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I was thinking trying different species of seeds and see what works best. I have 6 different species of tortoises and was also thinking planting things that would closely resemble their natural habitat. Thanks for the info!
You can buy special mixes of seeds for tortoises from tortoise supply sites or Amazon.
I also grow dandelions from seed by collecting the fluffy seed heads.
Awesome thanks for the info. I have actually bought a Burmese star and products from tortoise supply so I will definitely look into it.
