Thanks Josh.

[Cathie G]

Can you be more specific? What exactly do you mean by comparable?

Is there a vegetable available that is comparable to what he might find naturally? With the same types of plant juices? What do you mean by succulents? Saphire loves wild strawberries but won't touch a strawberry. He's a picky little guy but in the right way. Maybe a succulent type vegetable is something he needs along with his greens.

 

[katieandiggy]

What about Aloe or Opituna Cactus.... great in moderation.

 

[Cathie G]

What about Aloe or Opituna Cactus.... great in moderation.

Have you tried it? I was also wondering if the type of cactus that is sold in Latino veggies would be a good succulent to add. I can't remember the name of it.

 

[katieandiggy]

I cannot get hold of opituna cactus readily in the U.K. but I know it’s quite easy to come by in the US.
I think that you can get it from the Latino stores.
I feed aloe maybe once per week.
Both are fine for tortoises

 

[RosemaryDW]

I wwas also wondering if the type of cactus that is sold in Latino veggies would be a good succulent to add. I can't remember the name of it.

It’s called “nopales” at the grocery store. It’s spineless opuntia cactus and a very good plant to feed.

 

[Cathie G]

It’s called “nopales” at the grocery store. It’s spineless opuntia cactus and a very good plant to feed.

Thank you so much. Thanks to minority2 also. I've never thought of trying cactus before but it makes total sense.

 

[Cathie G]

It’s called “nopales” at the grocery store. It’s spineless opuntia cactus and a very good plant to feed.

I didn't know so many people replied! I was watching utube today and also heard about prickly pears. This is an answer to my prayers for Saphire. Now for Daisy May.

 

[Cathie G]

I didn't know so many people replied! I was watching utube today and also heard about prickly pears. This is an answer to my prayers for Saphire. Now for Daisy May.

I know I'm probably driving you guys crazy but...I know that cactus is What I've been looking for. My tortoise loves zucchini and it has that sticky plant sap but it was making him fat. Okra has seeds. I found some prickly pears online that I can also grow. I'm gonna cook some for me just to try it

 

[Cathie G]

Can you be more specific? What exactly do you mean by comparable?

I planted prickly pears today. Thanks cause you made me think.

 

[LaLaP]

Welcome! I have a horsefield too! I've been learning a ton about weeds and plants in my yard and feeding him salads with lots of variety. It's been so fun I'd rather prepare my little Diego's lunch than my own. Here's what I chose out of my yard for today's meal...
Mallow
Hollyhock
Geranium
Dandilion
Plantain (broad leaf and narrow)
Sow thistle
Clover
Hens and chicks
Echinacea
Green leaf lettuce
Begonia

 

[Cathie G]

Welcome! I have a horsefield too! I've been learning a ton about weeds and plants in my yard and feeding him salads with lots of variety. It's been so fun I'd rather prepare my little Diego's lunch than my own. Here's what I chose out of my yard for today's meal...
Mallow
Hollyhock
Geranium
Dandilion
Plantain (broad leaf and narrow)
Sow thistle
Clover
Hens and chicks
Echinacea
Green leaf lettuce
Begonia

Yea

 

[Cathie G]

Yea

That's what I do2. But add the sticky plant stuff that minority2 made me think about. Every one agrees....add prickly pears to the darling's diet.