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Herb-Robert Tortoise Plants
Price range: £1.45 through £3.95
Description
Herb-Robert (Geranium robertianum) – Tortoise-Safe Feeding Plant
- All our animal food plants have been grown in organic certified peat free growing media.
- Grown without chemical sprays, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. This means there is not risk of any chemical residue in the plant.
- Our plant list has been generated from the Tortoise Society eating list.
- All our plants are safe and suitable for tortoises to eat.
- Herb-Robert is a natural source of fibre and minerals that supports healthy digestion. Ideal as part of a varied and balanced tortoise diet.
- Easy to grow in pots or outdoors. Prefers full sun to partial shade and regrows well after grazing.
- Growth may slow during colder months.
- Always wash before feeding. Introduce new foods gradually.
Additional information
| Common Name | Herb-Robert |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Annual/Biennial |
| Latin Name | Geranium Robertianum |
| Height | 30 – 50cm |
| Flowering Time | May – September |
| Colour | Pink To Purple With A Light Vein |
| Management | The plant does well in shaded areas away from acidic soil, and has moderate drought resistance. It is common in shaded gardens and will grow at the edges of walls and hedges. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 99cc, 9cm pot |
