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Ribwort Plantain Tortoise Plants
Price range: £1.45 through £3.95
Description
Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) – 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.
- Ribwort Plantain 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 | Ribwort Plantain |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Plantago Lanceolata |
| Height | up to 45cm |
| Flowering Time | June – August |
| Colour | Brown With White Stamens |
| Management | Ribwort Plantain grows best in dry to moist, well-drained soil and full sunlight. It is relatively resistant to drought and to trampling, but not to waterlogging. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 99cc, 9cm pot |
