Hanging outdoor plant

[TriciaStringer]

I’m looking for a hanging plant that I can put over my tortoises’ outdoor enclosures. I thought it could give another bit of shade but also provide a snack as it grows and hangs down. This would be in a full sun spot but watered daily. Any suggestions?

 

[Redfool]

I’m looking for a hanging plant that I can put over my tortoises’ outdoor enclosures. I thought it could give another bit of shade but also provide a snack as it grows and hangs down. This would be in a full sun spot but watered daily. Any suggestions?

Spider plants seem like just what you are looking for. My redfoots munch away on the offshoot spiders.

 

[TriciaStringer]

Spider plants seem like just what you are looking for. My redfoots munch away on the offshoot spiders.

I thought those were better as an indoor plant? It would be great if not.

 

[Bambam1989]

You might try some mini-pumpkins, cantaloupe, or cucumber. The leaves and blooms are yummy to torts.
They should be easy to find this time of year and will be safe because it's intended for human consumption.

 

[TriciaStringer]

Spider plants seem like just what you are looking for. My redfoots munch away on the offshoot spiders.

I just read more about them and although they are popular indoor plants, they tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Hope upper 90s is ok and full sun.

 

[daniellenc]

Pothos is ok as well and Callisia, and this one I’m growing in two pots now: https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=832&c=5#.WxcsDBYpCEc

But check tortoise table there are many.

 

[TriciaStringer]

You might try some mini-pumpkins, cantaloupe, or cucumber. The leaves and blooms are yummy to torts.
They should be easy to find this time of year and will be safe because it's intended for human consumption.

Thinking yellow squash too.

 

[TriciaStringer]

Pothos is ok as well and Callisia, and this one I’m growing in two pots now: https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=832&c=5#.WxcsDBYpCEc

But check tortoise table there are many.

I put some seeds for Campanula in my Walmart cart just now. I think it will be the best. Thanks!

 

[Redfool]

I just read more about them and although they are popular indoor plants, they tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Hope upper 90s is ok and full sun.

Got em all around my RF pen. They do great sun or shade. Lots of shoots. All the plants around their pen get pruned and fed to my five.