The plant was bought at a local plant nursery, but I can go there and ask what pesticides the use if any.
They will likely tell you they don't use any, and that is probably true. It's the commercial growers that they buy from that have to do this. Often, I have found, the retailers don't even know about it. Just not something that has ever come up. They don't intend for the decorative plants they sell to be eaten, so why would it? All decorative plants in this country are grown with these toxic systemic pesticides. Its to protect the agriculture industry.
Dont fret, some of mine ignore it as well while others chow it down. Its a preference thing. I remember first time bringing home huge hibiscus with gorgeous blooms, and NONE of the 6 little ones wanted any part of it! Big guys sniffed it in. Now it depends on the mood, petal by petal he loves me..., he loves me not... lol
Love the photos! What type of hibiscus is that? And to answer your question, enjoy the blooms, and when its done feed it. Turtles dont care what condition it is, as long its edible.
