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aka2tal · 02-26-2008, 01:15 PM

I have three Sulcatas. Anybody have a recommmendation on what Succulents are best for them to eat. (Which Succulents do 9 out of the 10 Sulcatas interviewed prefer?) I have room in my yard to plant some and want to have some that grow, and can be cut. I have kids too, so need something that is not sharp and can be handled by kids.

**egyptiandan** · 02-26-2008, 02:45 PM

You can't go wrong with Ice plants Big Grin

Though they won't last long.

Danny

**emysemys** · 02-26-2008, 02:47 PM

Most any succulent is edible, but stay away from the Euphorbia family of succulents. They have a milky white sap that causes skin and eye irritation in varying degrees depending upon which specie of plant. (in mammals, of course. I've found that my tortoises will eat anything...even stuff on the most toxic lists)

Yvonne

***Josh*** · 02-26-2008, 03:24 PM

spineless prickly pear perhaps?

aka2tal · 02-26-2008, 04:40 PM

Red Apple Ice Plant ok? I know it is a no no with Calif. Desert Torts.

Coldliz · 02-26-2008, 04:50 PM

I've never heard of Ice Plants, what are they?

**egyptiandan** · 02-26-2008, 05:14 PM

Sedum is the Genus for them. Here's a website for photos http://www.sedumphotos.net/main.php

Danny

JustAnja · (This post was last modified: 02-26-2008 05:23 PM by JustAnja.)

I picked up 3 large succulents this weekend at Walmart for $5 each and 3 small ones for $0.75 each. They should be about ready for the torts to feed on by late Spring when I can put them and the torts outside. Smile

Im also doing a few nice glass desert type terrariums with succulents in them for myself. Oh I also forgot I picked up a really nice, big Burros Tail Sedum hanging plant from my local garden center last week. I loooooove that one.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/37520/

Coldliz · 02-26-2008, 05:34 PM

egyptiandan Wrote:Sedum is the Genus for them. Here's a website for photos http://www.sedumphotos.net/main.php

Danny

Thank you. I'm trying to come up with a list of things to plant/grow this Spring. I want as much variety as I can get but I have no idea where to start!

**Crazy1** · 02-26-2008, 05:47 PM

Mine will also eat Jade plants and of course chicks and hens.

Coldliz · 02-26-2008, 06:21 PM

Oh I didn't know about chicks and hens!!

JustAnja · 02-26-2008, 07:14 PM

Coldliz Wrote:Oh I didn't know about chicks and hens!!

This should help with a good start.

http://africantortoise.com/edible_plants.htm

http://africantortoise.com/edible_landscaping.htm

**Crazy1** · (This post was last modified: 02-26-2008 07:23 PM by Crazy1.)

I was at Walmart last night and got 3 Hybiscus plants they were only $3.95 each & they are in a gal. containers.
Not a succulant but hey, Hybiscus. Oh and I also got a Grape for the same price.

JustAnja · 02-26-2008, 07:44 PM

Crazy1 Wrote:I was at Walmart last night and got 3 Hybiscus plants they were only $3.95 each & they are in a gal. containers.
Not a succulant but hey, Hybiscus. Oh and I also got a Grape for the same price.

Oh I will definitely have to go look for some Hibiscus there, it may be a bit too early for them just yet here in WI but I will be keeping my eye out for them here. Smile

aka2tal · 02-26-2008, 09:42 PM

Are all weeds okay for the Sulcatas?