Ixora flowers and leaves

[ZahraE]

Hi Everyone,

I have this plant in my garden: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixora

I was wondering if it is safe for my leopard tortoise to eat as I'm still looking to plant some plants that I know are safe for him, such as hibiscus, dandelions etc etc. Responses will be much appreciated.

 

[Blackdog1714]

I searched the Tortoisetable and got zilch so I asked my pal Google and it seems Ixora may be non -toxic, but I would do a leaf then monitor for a few days then a flower and monitor for a few days. Only one at a time so you can rule out any issues before you try the other. Personally I think it will be fine and the issue will be if your leopard is a food snob cause Lordy mine is! BTW this is form Google.

Flame of the Woods

If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435.

www.aspca.org

 

[KarenSoCal]

I checked multiple sites, then found this.

This is a risk assessment for the plant for the state of Hawaii, which is extremely careful of introducing any plant or animal that could harm the environment.

Note line 4.05. Toxic to animals = no.

If Hawaii says it's OK...it's OK!

 

[Blackdog1714]

I checked multiple sites, then found this.

This is a risk assessment for the plant for the state of Hawaii, which is extremely careful of introducing any plant or animal that could harm the environment.

Note line 4.05. Toxic to animals = no.

If Hawaii says it's OK...it's OK!

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I figured if the ASPCA said it was okay it would. NIce find

 

[ZahraE]

I searched the Tortoisetable and got zilch so I asked my pal Google and it seems Ixora may be non -toxic, but I would do a leaf then monitor for a few days then a flower and monitor for a few days. Only one at a time so you can rule out any issues before you try the other. Personally I think it will be fine and the issue will be if your leopard is a food snob cause Lordy mine is! BTW this is form Google.

Flame of the Woods

If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435.

www.aspca.org

Okay! I'm going to try starting from tomorrow and see how it does and yes I thought mine was the only one but clearly not. However, he's definitely better with the varieties and getting used to it in a way. Thank you very much!

 

[ZahraE]

I checked multiple sites, then found this.

This is a risk assessment for the plant for the state of Hawaii, which is extremely careful of introducing any plant or animal that could harm the environment.

Note line 4.05. Toxic to animals = no.

If Hawaii says it's OK...it's OK!

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OMG!!!! Thank you so much! Definitely going to start tomorrow but still going to keep an eye on him of course for safety purposes. I'm sure he should be fine though. Thanks

 

[ZahraE]

I figured if the ASPCA said it was okay it would. NIce find

Exactllly!

 

[ShaySRQ]

My leopard was in my backyard yesterday and tried a bite of my dwarf ixora- to my surprise, he seemed to like it. He had never shown any interest in it before!