Is the Osteospernum safe for Tortoises? I have lots of this growing in my window box, and its thriving. As I have it sheltered it's still growing and in flower too!

Hi Claire,

To be honeat I'm not sure. I'll take a look on a few plant databases I have and get back to you - if someone else doesn't first

TC
Darren

Hi Darren

Thanks so much :) I am preparing for my new arrival next week, Wednesday I am hoping for,my birthday! I really cannot wait hehe

Thanks again Claire

Good Luck with your new arrival, he/she will have a wonderful home. Full credit to you for all the planning and preparation you have made:-)

Take Care
Darren

Hi :)

Awww!! That means so much to me to hear that!! Thank you!!! I have as you know read a huge amount on Tortoises and their needs. I am now ready to take on Teddy :) I will do my very best for him/her.:)

Claire

Hi, I have found a link to the Tortoise Trust, and they say all these flowers can be used in the winter diet http://www.tortoisetrust.org/enews/

Hibiscus flowers and leaves
Petunia flowers
Rose petals
Nasturtium flowers and leaves
Violet flowers
Pansy flowers
Gazania flowers and leaves
Bellis daisy flowers
Osteospermum flowers
Honeysuckle flowers
Chrysanthemum flowers

Hope this helps, regards Vivienne

 Hi Thanks so much! Written it all done in my " Safe to Eat" book