19-04-2007, 10:33 AM | #1 |
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Mint leaves?
I have alot of Mint growing in the garden, Smells wonderful! Is it okay to leave it growing as it is, or do I need to section this off from my little one?
Is it at all toxic, or is he okay to have a nibble?
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19-04-2007, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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Hi there blaze, i think mint leaves aren't too good for tortoises...
so i suggest to be safe just section it off or take it out and put it somewhere else |
19-04-2007, 04:51 PM | #3 |
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Mint is a Lamium( nettle family ) and is safe to leave but its pungent flavour will often be ignored
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19-04-2007, 06:01 PM | #4 |
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Would mint be good to use for shade then Ive been looking for plants to use for shade
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19-04-2007, 06:19 PM | #5 |
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Okay Thanks! I just wanted to know since he seems to be a keen nibbler!
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As Darren has said..mint is fine in an ensloure and would be safe to use for a shelter - it probably wont get eaten either
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19-04-2007, 07:45 PM | #7 |
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Great im off to dig some up
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