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I've heard from many people that hibiscus flowers and leaves are a safe and healthy food for Russian Torts. I'm having trouble finding hibiscus seeds though. I found a nursery that sells the plants, but not the seeds and they said that most places just sell the plants since it's a tropical plant and can be hard to "get started" from a seed. I told her I wanted the plant to feed my tortoise (she was a little surprized!) and I asked about fertilizers/pesticides. She said that the plants are watered with a Miracle Grow solution added to the water, but that it's safe for humans to consume any fruit or veggies that it's been used on. Would this plant be safe? I haven't bought it yet. I've been feeding my tort mostly spring mix and dandelion greens, so I'd like to find some hibiscus to mix in there!