safe edible plants in indoor enclosure?

[karenStacy]

Hi I got a 6 month old sulcata. Already eating grass without complaint. What other plants can I get to put in enclosure?
And are plants from home depot ect contaminated?
Thanks for the help
(P's I already ordered a ton of seeds but I want to buy a bigger plant to put in their for now)

 

[JHamer]

There's an extensive list at http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/ and yes, home depot's plants are going to be chemically fertilized unless they state for human/pet consumption or organic.

Some easier plants to grow that are tortoise safe are spinless opuntias, spider plants, and plantain plants.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

The tortoise table is good, but I've learned (and heard) that they are often way over cautious, and say things are toxic when they're not. If you buy plants from the store that aren't grown 'organically' they will most likely have chemicals on them. http://www.tortoisetrust.org/wiki/index.php5/Toxicity_of_Some_Common_House_Plants

 

[karenStacy]

Thank you so much! I will have my eyes open for an organic spider plant!
My baby will love it and I will be adding more coverage in her enclosure!

 

[leigti]

I know people on this forum have some strong feelings about Petco sometimes, but I have gotten plants there that are chemical free and grow well indoors. They are usually tropical types that take a little bit more humidity however. You can also ask friends for cuttings, that's how I got the starting of my spider plant and it just keeps growing and I separated often to make new plants.

 

[lismar79]

If you have Hostas outside in your landscaping, they make wonderful enclosure plants. As long as you do not treat them with anything it would be safe to dig up a few & bring them in.