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Sorry! I don't have experience with succulents (or things that look like them!).
@Yvonne G do you recognise this plant?
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I've also seen this, but I have no idea what it is.
I would only assume that it is edible. But I would wait for someone who knows more about plants.
Is it a type of Purselane?
Is it wild growing or from a store? It may be full of pesticides.
I would only assume that it is edible. But I would wait for someone who knows more about plants.
Is it a type of Purselane?
Is it wild growing or from a store? It may be full of pesticides.
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I'm not sure the leaves are kind of thick to purselane but I could be wrong?
My mom gave it to me because hers were growing like weeds and now mine are. I've had it for over a year so it hasn't been treated with anything.
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A lot of the ornamental plants from the store are treated with systemic pesticides that actually get into the plant itself.
But a year may be enough at any rate.
Does it ever grow flowers?
I've googled "Florida succulents" and saw several that almost match.
But a year may be enough at any rate.
Does it ever grow flowers?
I've googled "Florida succulents" and saw several that almost match.
Probably Sedum nussbaumerianum ; is could also be Sedum adolphii
It never flowers. I think I found out what it is but now I want to find out if it's edible for the torts. I'm in no rush but I just don't know what else to do with it haha
Thank you that's exactly what it looks like
do you know if it's safe for tortoises to eat?
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In an October 11th 2013 Tortoise forum thread
It says that Sedum Adolphii is safe for tortoises to eat.
Three years ago to the day..............
The post was by member @hunterk997
It says that Sedum Adolphii is safe for tortoises to eat.
Three years ago to the day..............
The post was by member @hunterk997
I don't know the scientific name but it's a succulent called a ghost plant no flowers that I have ever seen on mine
I usually don't recommend random succulents as food because the vast majority have various compounds to discourage grazers from feeding on them; some are quite toxic. There is very little scientific data on the long-term effects of feeding plants like Sedum to any animals, and none for reptiles. Why risk it?
I agree with lochroma why risk it
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