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Plant ID fron Graziella

Posted: 20 Aug 2017, 11:54
by lin
Graziella, was having trouble getting these pics up for id.

Lin

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Re: Plant ID fron Graziella

Posted: 20 Aug 2017, 12:08
by Nina
Hi Graziella,
Lin has posted your photos and we think that the one with the light purple flowers is Plumbago. Here is a link to our entry for it:
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plan ... ZlsJemQyM8
and you can see that it is a no feed.
The other plant is a bit difficult (it would help to see those flower buds open). We think it might be a Moss Rose
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plan ... ZlsY-mQyM8
If your tortoise accidentally nibbled some of the Moss Rose it wouldn't hurt him, but I definitely wouldn't deliberately feed. The Plumbago, however, is toxic so do keep that well away from them.
I hope that helps, and do get back to us with any more questions. And I also hope the sun is shining on your lovely tortoises in Malta!

Nina

Re: Plant ID fron Graziella

Posted: 20 Aug 2017, 12:12
by Nina
Oops, update on that second photo. We've had another look and we think that it is probably Purslane, rather than Moss Rose:
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plan ... ZluLumQyM8
Have a look and see what you think. The advice would be the same though as for the Moss Rose (they are closely related) -- don't feed but don't be alarmed if your tortoise accidentally nibbles a leaf or two.

Nina