Plants For Tortoise Enclosure!

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Plants For Tortoise Enclosure!

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Жыл бұрын

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A lot of people ask us what the best plants are for outdoor tortoise keeping. We’ve highlighted a few within several tortoise care videos we’ve done but this time we’re taking a closer look and going down the list of what you should use and what you definitely should not use. Some plants can literally kill a tortoise so it’s important to know your plant species. In this video we dive into the truth behind several popular garden center plants and I even go over my top 5 favorite ones to use for safely keeping tortoises happy outdoors.
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@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

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@marygrace3182 Жыл бұрын

Is it safe to buy these flowers and plants from Walmart and Home Depot?

@laurenziuvodnar7037 13 күн бұрын

Hi, i have 2 tortoises is safe lace Aloe for them( not for food but for planting in their zone)??

@anthroterra7223 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the video I needed! I was at Lowes today looking for a cover plant for my Hermann’s and was too nervous to buy any because they didn’t have any of the ornamental grasses I came for. Perfect timing lol. Thank you!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Hey friends! If you liked this video but want a neat, simple and beautiful idea for a tortoise enclosure to plant, watch this video next: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibxxjc6AydqohKs.html Lots of love, Chris 🐢🐍🦎

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, you forgot winter-hardy opunta cactus species. They will “deflate” after a frost but will regenerate, bloom & produce fruit (cactus pears) when the warm weather returns. Chelonians love opunta cactus pads, there are also spineless varieties. It’s the primary food source of several desert tortoise species.

@TheLawlessangel7176 Жыл бұрын

hey Chris what is the name of the crow repellent you use,when the video was playing I couldn't really see the name of it,thanxs

@GaiaCarney Жыл бұрын

I like the natural aesthetic of your enclosures, Garden State Tortoise 💚 it’s easy to see your tortoises are doing well!

@simajayaredevil Жыл бұрын

Perfect video for someone who wants to own tortoises, like me. Thank you

@Jeramieshilter-kc1el Жыл бұрын

But do ur own research cause what can be fine for one Species the turtle or tortoise could be bad for another

@RoseCityReptilesTX Жыл бұрын

I have wanted a video like this for so long! It's always so hard to know what you can and can't plant. Thank you!!

@SAVKA284 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've been looking for for years for my 2 boys to make the garden more interesting. I'm now confident that what I'm planting is safe for them. I love Garden State Tortoise & their videos are SO informative ❤️❤️

@alukeofalltrades Жыл бұрын

Happy mother’s day to Casey! Thank you guys for the wonderful videos constantly. Sorry to hear you lost a tortoise form that plant, but thank you for the info!

@hunterstar989 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you made this video! I've been wanting to add plants to my turtles encloser for a while but wasn't sure how to pick plants, this definatly helps!

@cynthialbell9023 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Happy Mother's Day Casey. Fantastic video describing what plants are safe for a tortoise, and what is toxic. Sorry to hear that you lost a tortoise that ate a toxic plant. You always talk about such important tips for a happy, healthy tortoise. Your outside enclosures are awesome, with all of the beautiful safe grass, and plants. ❤🐢Cindy Florida

@BooneeXCdad Жыл бұрын

One your most universally useful videos. Thanks for the work you guys put into these.

@micheleelmore8074 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am relandscaping my tortoise enclosure right now. This video is so helpful!

@Dovietail Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Always glad to learn more about how to expand my torty's diet and habitat.

@isabelrc4921 Жыл бұрын

I thank you so much for your videos. I have been learning a lot. You are a blessing. Keep up your awesome work.

@LarennPBel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@soulpies Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this! love my family and our tortoise Daisy :)

@BenjamintheTortoise Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing!!

@ahazlemama Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this informational video as a new tortoise owner! ❤

@shortmankushhead2153 10 ай бұрын

Easily loving these tortoise care videos 👏🏽 thank you

@wolfgang1052 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff!! About to put mine in their big outdoors enclosure again and want to add some vegetation! Thank you for cutting straight to it!

@x2100 Жыл бұрын

Just the video I was looking for! I’ll need to check the plants I added to make sure they are turtle safe. Thank you!

@chelseamorning608 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! And for the link to the tortoise table site.

@v.ulrich5699 Жыл бұрын

Such a great and useful episode. Thank you!

@pamr.5954 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video. Thank you!

@curtslaysxz0112 Жыл бұрын

I always learn something new in these videos 😎

@SweetNaz78 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. I've been trying to get more plants in my yard for our little one ❤

@jenniferatkinsreptileart Жыл бұрын

Wow! Entertaining and jam packed with information. Thank you!

@jimfoster7679 Жыл бұрын

Great, informative video! Thanks again. Oh, and by the way, I loved the "Hawaii Five-O/Mission Impossible/1970's TV drama" style music that you used in this video. Nice touch!😊

@moxibeidenegl9685 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Wonderful video. ❤

@tamarrajames3590 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very important video, you do great work.🖤🇨🇦

@mrlithium69 Жыл бұрын

i loved this, it was great for mothers day, these are her favorite plants in NJ

@DSheartlady Жыл бұрын

i love this video ! i maynot ever get a tortoise but i consistently love the information🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂!!!

@siulunb2 7 ай бұрын

This is a very valuable video.

@evilpandagirl9 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this and sharing about your unfortunate learning experience with toxic plants! I will be picking a a hardy hibiscus for my tortoise thanks to your suggestion!

@commercialelectrician133 Ай бұрын

Great video

@jajanesaddictions Жыл бұрын

I love this channel. I'm learning so much. I have a wild turtle/tortoise that has burrowed under my back garage. I'm not sure what kind it is or what to feed it. I've been giving it lettuce. I live in Central Florida, and all of my land is sandy and flat. I hope to learn how to allow him/her to thrive thru this channel. Thank you.

@jens1856 Жыл бұрын

Great video content very informative 👍👍

@Lisa-qy3bp 3 ай бұрын

This videos brilliant ❤

@mexico7721 Жыл бұрын

I own a tortoise and will use this video for my outdoor tortoise enclosure j am planning to build soon

@josie_mary Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Dovietail Жыл бұрын

That is a GORGEOUS Tshirt. Is it in your merch? I hope so!

@lunis471 Жыл бұрын

This video is Awesome thanks so so much

@jenpink4298 Жыл бұрын

This was great!

@thurmanis1 Жыл бұрын

Shoutout to Drawn to Scales! I love that shirt, have the artwork on my wall

@rickcroney1286 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about the tortoise table every time you brought up a new plant because who can remember them all...lol 😂

@jenpink4298 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

The local, hardy hibiscus that are perennial in northern climates are known as “Rose of Sharon.” They come in shades of pink, purple and white with contrasting dark centers. Other tropical hibiscus (yellows, oranges & reds) need to be taken in during the winter and will often go dormant until the spring.

@DarthGengarus 13 күн бұрын

Watching again

@wendyscorporation5468 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@rebeccaloudermilk1145 Жыл бұрын

Great Job! Thank goodness been watching you for years and have learned so much. I am set up on a lot of these plants, Would you please do a safe plant for box turtles!

@chezmoi42 Жыл бұрын

Their requirements would not be much different, as they are all reptiles, and plants toxic to one variety would be toxic to all.

@Lisa-qy3bp Жыл бұрын

Thankyou tortoise state garden your advice fantastic thankyou 🐢🌺🥬

@leannebrine4912 Ай бұрын

Hi love your videos… been to get some plants today.. when am I able to plant them? Lots say because they are from the garden centre has lots of fertilizers pesticides etc.. so have to wait 6 months or flushing them out for a few weeks ? 🤷🏽‍♀️

@Dovietail Жыл бұрын

I rotate landscaping sedums growing in low terracotta bowls in and out of my desert tort Clarissa's habitat as she grazes them down.

@heidigib01 11 ай бұрын

Thankyou

@soniabjerkeabdelmaguid9543 Жыл бұрын

My son and I loved your video and we went straight out to buy tortoise safe plants. What we did discover after we got the hosta plant was that there is a hosta plant called hosta «pilgrim» which is toxic to animals. Which type of hosta are you showing in this video? 🙏🏼 Thanks so much

@irishhoopers6899 3 ай бұрын

Ive been planting weeds in my tortoise enclosure, ribwort plantain, sowthistle, dandelion etc

@nmartin5551 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this very much! I live near Western Carolina. I recognize a number of these plants. But my yard is clay based. I need to figure out how to get/create that sandy substrate.

@user-kx3sm4pe7j 9 ай бұрын

love that shirt😍

@XanderDoesThings 10 ай бұрын

Awesome

@history2547 5 ай бұрын

Мужик , спасибо тебе, столько полезной информации даёшь , что даже не счесть🎉

@twoturtletom Жыл бұрын

Chris, that Rhodie that you showed at the nursery, which is called ‘Holden Red’ is one that was bred and introduced by the Holden Arboretum, where I am curator. What are the chances?!? They aren’t all that common in the trade…

@sbaroke Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Very useful to me, since my climatic conditions are pretty similar

@sonjasisco8064 Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. I have different tortoises in different enclosures

@sayurikitamura7109 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Awesome 👏 do you have a source for turtle related information? I have a sinensis and I'm still insecure about what plants to feed her sometimes

@yudhistirawisnu4394 Жыл бұрын

i really love your outdoor tortoise enclosure but how can you prevent it turn into a pond when it rains or even heavy rains?

@katiedid1851 Жыл бұрын

Rhodes Nice to find out.

@texasbuck27rv 11 ай бұрын

Is there a wait time before feeding plants from Lowes? Do we need to watch put for any fertilizer or pesticides in their plants?

@adamronchetti8316 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the "Think outside the box" shirt?

@afungiwholikesturtles4676 Жыл бұрын

Hibiscus is fantastic.

@christopherocasio3124 8 ай бұрын

Hi. When buying plants out of these big stores. It is safe to give them to eat right away, or I need to replant them and wait?

@ziggy1152 Жыл бұрын

Are regular roses okay for tortoises

@yourbigheadcousin5434 3 ай бұрын

I live just north of Houston on 5 acres. We've spotted several box turtles and i wanna plant things that theyll eat. Any recommendations?

@Jedi0fGaia 3 ай бұрын

Hello I bought some hibiscus flowers from homedepot for my redfoot tortoise not sure if they used or sprayed the plant with chemicals just wanted to know if buying from there is safe to feed my tortoise

@richardkeller4234 Жыл бұрын

i will add that along with the perils of poisonous plants, physical obstacles can kill tortoises as well. I had a box turtle get wedged between two rocks , out of view, and it was long since gone when i discovered it.

@kathleenyoshida8170 Жыл бұрын

I have an extremely picky California Desert Tortoise (captive bred I have the parents and they are tagged). She is now 16 years old and refuses to eat 95% of what is recommended. Any suggestions?

@claireburgess1511 Жыл бұрын

Is it ok to have garden centre plants or do they have to be home grown, not sure if garden centres use chemicals/fertilisers etc

@jacksweetow2574 6 ай бұрын

Are all this plants safe for the hermann tortoise?

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

Azaleas and Mountain Laurel are also in the Rhododendron family. There are wild species (of all the above) found in nearly every temperate US & European woodland. These look different than the cultivated garden specimens to the untrained eye. Assuming they are all poisonous it’s amazing how in nature wild animals know what to avoid eating. After being kept in captivity many seem to lose these survival instincts. BTW; many spring flowering bulbs and evergreens are also poisonous to turtles. It’s best to do research on pet-safe plants before decorating an enclosure to avoid disaster.

@teresawick8861 3 ай бұрын

Can you plant lemon grass?

@brianward8023 Жыл бұрын

I live in Kansas. My question is about wild dandelions my dalmatian Herman's loves them. How safe are they? Her outdoor habitat is completely compromised of native species of plants and grass a lot of them are species that the native box turtles eat. I just don't want to do anything to harm her.

@chezmoi42 Жыл бұрын

Dandelions are one of the best edible weeds, both for humans and animals. The only part that may be disagreeable to eat is the stem, which is quite bitter. You can google any plant to check its suitability.

@alwaysyouramanda 11 ай бұрын

Isn’t there a type of lavender people shouldn’t eat? Does it matter for tortoise..?

@vamfonseka421 2 ай бұрын

😊

@chezmoi42 Жыл бұрын

What a useful video! A fun fact: many of these same plants are also toxic or edible for humans! The herbs are easy to guess, but among those you mention, hosta, begonia, rose, pansy, hibiscus, and many succulents (my favorite succulent snack is the sedum 'Autumn Joy') are delicious as salads, greens, or garnishes.

@GweenOfTea Жыл бұрын

I don’t have turtles or tortoises, but if I did I think I’d just avoid all Lilys unless there’s a species that’s incredibly beneficial to tortoises. I’m just not super experienced in flowers so I don’t think I’d risk it 🤣

@obryan240 Жыл бұрын

The rhododendron is supposedly toxic to other creatures also but something keeps nipping on mine. I have deer and rabbits in my neighborhood.

@mariannepheeb7921 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone of these plants be okay in a diamondback terrapin turtle tank?

@brucebrazaitis321 Жыл бұрын

One point you showed an asiatic lily and called it a day lily. There were some cat people freaking out about them containing oxalates which made me think somebody better not tell them about spinach! Day lilies flowers are edible but Hemerocallis are not Lilium. Anyway day lilies would probably be better for enclosures since they form dense clumps. I try not to get too worked up about poisonous plants since pretty much all plants are toxic since they have been trying to kill off herbivores for millions of years. We just decide some of these chemicals are tasty. I didn't think about Rhododendrons not that in Florida we would be growing them. IIRC in ancient times one battle didn't happen because the soldiers found some wild honey from bees that had foraged on rhododendrons nobody was capable of doing much after that. Come to think about might camellias be a better substitute for them as tea is a camellia. Just some notes I have had red foots decide to eat Brazilian pepper seedlings and had a leopard tortoise that I treated for parasites when put out to forage I noticed it was seeking out herbaceous spurges to eat. I mentioned this to the orchid thief when he was in the nursery and he said his leopards knocked over crown of thorns to eat the foliage . I'm not saying they should be part of their diets but some things might be eaten in the wild that we might not think to be edible. One other thing is Burmese mountain tortoises love taro foliage. I remember reading that taro leaves prepared a certain way have a slight vanilia odor. It made me think about an account of impress tortoise eating cabbage sprinkled with vanilla extract.

@karriwillick3453 Ай бұрын

I see your at a store buying plants. I’ve heard not to buy them from a store because of the soils and pesticides they use. It’s been a struggle trying to find plants and flowers for my Hermann tort, Gary. Can I do this and just walk in and buy it at a store? Do I need to wait 6 months and only feed new growth? I’d appreciate the advice. Ty!

@GardenStateTortoise Ай бұрын

My advice is to stay off forums and Facebook groups. Buy the plants, wash them off, wait a couple of days and you’re fine. Take it from someone who has been doing it for over 30s with hundreds of animals. Hope that helps!

@karriwillick3453 Ай бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise thank you! I really appreciate this! I’ve read the books and it’s misleading what people say on what they can and cannot have- they say one thing, books say another. I watch your page all the time, and I genuinely thank you for your response and all your videos!

@kevinpoe8137 Жыл бұрын

I get a lot of thistles in my area, are those toxic for tortoises

@Jeramieshilter-kc1el Жыл бұрын

Nope thistle are fine for them you just might wanna cut off the bigger spines

@omkhedekar8196 Ай бұрын

Where do your outdoor tortoises drink water I didn’t see any water bowls

@CosmoSimpDragon Жыл бұрын

that intro was smth else

@Gankasaurusrex Жыл бұрын

No concern of the fertilizer they use in their pots at lowes or other nurserys?

@kattranger Жыл бұрын

I would also check to see if these are invasive plants as well! A few of the ones you mentioned are invasive in certain areas of North America unfortunately. Maybe a video on native species to plant next?

@BarthelemyLesaint Жыл бұрын

Rhododendron ?

@afungiwholikesturtles4676 Жыл бұрын

Prairie grass

@borisbeloudus2691 Жыл бұрын

Strawberries are widespread growers. Keep them in pots or they will spread far out

@melissaf.5898 Жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks. #BrianStrong💜#ReptileArmy💜

@tautmeknot1640 Жыл бұрын

When a plant is safe for tortoises, are they also safe for aquatic turtles?

@diane7546 5 ай бұрын

Are the same plants that are safe for outdoor tortoise enclosures also safe for outdoor box turtle enclosures?

@BrandieJaramillo Жыл бұрын

Hello to box turtles well his name is Sally I want to moon Jack does second reason why I learned his name is name Jack second because I have a turtle man another turtle named Jack and he passed away so this one is jacked a second