Flowers

[vickyb]

I have the seeds for:

- Dianthus
- Phlox
- Petunia
- Stock
- Snapdragon
- Lavender

Are the above edible for my Redfoot? If not, which are/are not?

Thanks much

 

[terryo]

Here's a good list...there are a lot of others on here somewhere.
http://www.africantortoise.com/edible_landscaping.htm

 

[stells]

Dianthus... No

Phlox... yes

Petunia... yes

Stock... No

Snapdragon... yes

Lavender... yes but won't get eaten... but is good as a shelter plant

 

[vickyb]

Thanks for the link Terry. I was just afraid that the link pertains to the African Tortoise. I read in one of the posts or Tortoise books (not sure) that a plant/flower that may work for one type of tortoise may be toxic to another. Hence my apprehension.

So I will grow Phlox, Petunia and Snapdragon

I plan to grow these in a hydroponic system: www.aerogarden.ca

any thoughts?

 

[dmmj]

In general if a flower is safe for one tort species it is usully safe for all tort species, now whether or not they will eat it is another story.

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I see you have a RF mine likes hibsicus and mandeville flowers.

 

[kimber_lee_314]

If you go to redfoottortoise.com - there is a list of edible landscaping specifically for redfoots.

 

[vickyb]

Thanks much all. I will check it out