Plants For Tortoise Enclosure!

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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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Chris and Casey Leone

[GardenStateTortoise]

Friends!

As always, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🙏🏻

Chris and Casey

[GardenStateTortoise]

Hey friends!

Lots of love,

Chris
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[TrepanierFamily]

Our russian tortoise loves knockout roses, dandelions, dandelion greens, and clover. We don't use any chemicals on our property so its safe for our guy. It's nice to give him some variety from romaine/etc. I want to try and grow nasturtiums this year. We have hardy hibiscus, too!

[anthroterra]

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!

[RoseCityReptilesTX]

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!!

[SAVKA]

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 ❤️❤️

[hunterstar]

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!

[melodygood]

Than you, this is great information from a trusted source. I rescued a tortious 8 years ago off the street and fell in love with this crazy little who I thought was a Russian and someone from a forum I just joined said he is a Hermann !

[GaiaCarney]

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

[alukeofalltrades]

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!

[simajayaredevil]

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

[micheleelmore]

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

[irishhoopers]

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

[x]

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!

[jennacat]

I’m going to be planting some dandelions in my garden 😊

[cynthialbell]

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

[jimfoster]

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!😊

[BooneeXCdad]

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

[Dovietail]

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

[isabelrc]

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