Live Food Plant Broadleaf Plantain

The ProRep Broad Leaf Plantain is a living edible plant supplied in a 10cm pot, grown specifically for reptile and invertebrate keepers who want to offer genuine foraging enrichment alongside a nutritious food source. Plantago major is native to Europe and Asia and is widely recognised as a safe, palatable plant for tortoises, herbivorous lizards, and many invertebrates.

About This Plant

Broad Leaf Plantain is a naturally hardy species that establishes well across a wide range of soil types and conditions. Its broad, ribbed leaves are readily accepted by tortoises and other plant-eating reptiles, making it a practical and natural addition to both outdoor enclosures and indoor setups where grazing behaviour is encouraged.

Enrichment and Feeding

Offering live plants rather than cut leaves allows animals to graze at their own pace, supporting natural foraging behaviour. Broad Leaf Plantain grows back reliably after grazing, giving you a renewable source of fresh food directly from the pot.

Growing and Care

This is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal specialist care — it tolerates most soil conditions and adapts well to varying light levels. It can be kept in the pot, planted into an outdoor tortoise enclosure, or grown on a windowsill and offered as needed.

A straightforward, keeper-friendly plant that brings genuine nutritional and behavioural benefit to herbivorous reptiles. Sourced and supplied by ProRep as part of their live food plant range.