ProRep Live Food Plant; Plantain (Assorted) 10cm pot

Plantain Mix (Plantago species) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. Plantain is a  robust native meadow plant and a valuable food supplement for rodents, birds, turtles and reptiles. The plant is native to most of Europe and northern and central Asia but has widely naturalised elsewhere in the world. , Plantains were once a common herbal remedy. Extracts have an anti-inflammatory effect in the gastrointestinal area and promote wound healing.

Plantain is a highly nutritious plant, high in calcium and vitamins A, C, and K.

Feeding Instructions

The whole plant can be planted or placed in the terrarium, or the plant can be grown on the windowsill or greenhouse, and stems of the plant can be cut and portions fed in a food dish to supplement the diet. The plant is often loved so much by some species who will strip the whole plant bare very quickly. If this is the case, it may be better to control the amount of plant given to avoid diarrhoea.

Care Instructions

Keep Plantains indoors in a bright, sunny location. A south-facing window is best suited. Water the plant moderately: the root ball should never dry out completely. If the plant leaves become wilted, this is a sign that it has dried out too much; place on a saucer of water to re-hydrate. However, avoid waterlogging. In the summer, the plants can be placed outdoors. The plants will need a short acclimatisation period: do not put them in the full sun during the first few days.

Benefits:

• High water content
• High fibre
• Provides a good source of many Vitamins