Flowers and weeds...

[jc2972]

We read that Russian tortoise like dandelions and roses and I know you have to make sure there are no pesticides... But are there any other flowers and weeds that we can feed him???

 

[Tom]

Lots and lots of them. Lavatera, hibiscus, blue hibiscus, African hibiscus, clover flowers, gazania, geraniums, pansies, petunias, sunflowers, all the different squash flowers and leaves, honeysuckle, cape honeysuckle...

There are lots more.

 

[jc2972]

Thank you!! Everything I read just kept saying dandelions pretty much.

He finally started eating today which is good and we are going to get a new heat bulb since the one we got isn't getting hot enough.

 

[Prairie Mom]

I've been researching plants in my yard and a little while ago I made a post about some of my tortoise-safe flowers. I'll post a link here that you may find helpful. There really are soooo many feeding options. Here are a few more ideas...
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...ls-cold-hardy-perennials.110773/#post-1030304