Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale

A classic wild plant loved by tortoises and pollinators alike

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  • Hardy plant ideal for tortoise diets and natural setups
  • Great source of nutrition and pollen
  • Supplied in a compact 10cm pot
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The Dandelion is a familiar, fast‐growing plant known for its edible leaves and bright yellow flowers. Supplied in a 10cm pot, it's perfect for feeding herbivorous reptiles like tortoises and rabbits, or for enriching a bioactive enclosure.

Easy to grow indoors or outdoors, Dandelions thrive in most conditions and provide a natural source of vitamins and fibre. They also attract bees and other pollinators, making them useful in wildlife‐friendly gardens and enclosures alike.

Specifications
Difficulty Easy
Size (fully grown) 10‐30cm
Spread (fully grown) 15‐25cm
Ideal moisture Moist but well‐drained
Ideal pH Neutral to slightly alkaline
Ideal substrate Loamy or sandy soil
Ideal light Full sun to partial shade
Country of origin Europe & Asia
Ideal temperature 10‐24°C
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