Jade Plant and christmas cactus?

[hunterk997]

I have read here that christmas cactus is good to feed, but I have seen it advised a lot for sulcatas and leopards. Is it good for russian tortoises too?
And is it good to use as if it is a supplement? How often should it be fed? And I know jade plants are safe, I use one in the enclosure, but would a russian willingly eat it if I put it in the food?

I'll probably be updating this thread frequently because I am taking a green house course, and they have tons of plants, and I don't know them all.

One last plant, what about "hens and chicks?" Is that good?

 

[Yvonne G]

It's all good!

 

[Pokeymeg]

They're all fine! I actually have kept Christmas cactus and jade in my Herman's enclosure and he has shown no interest.


Just make sure if you get these plants from a store to change the dirt to something organic and wait at least 2 months (preferably longer) to make sure there are no chemicals. But Christmas cacti and jade plants are so easy to start as cuttings, see if you have a friend who has one already!

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[hunterk997]

It's all good!

Thanks! Do you happen to know if christmas cactus has a lot of nutrition like opuntia pads? I've a lot about those being good to supplement weekly with, and was wondering if christmas cactus was high in nutrients too.