Can iguana's eat verbena?

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Can iguana's eat verbena?
Diet: Primarily eats vegetation such as creosote bush flowers, sand verbena flowers, and other shrubs, flowers, and fruit. Also eats carrion and insects.





i found that on a site that describes the desert iguana, so im sure your green iguana wont have any problems..





heres some iggy info





PROPER NUTRITION:





Iguanas are herbivores or folivores, which means that they are plant eaters. They eat leafy greens, fruit, and fresh, uncooked vegetables that are grated and chopped to a size appropriate to the size and age of the iguana.


Watch the size of the food chunks you feed to your iguana. Think about the size of your pet's stomach and how much more food he can get in there if it's in small bits. Grated food is best but if you chop, chop into tiny, bite-sized pieces. Leafy greens can be torn into the appropriate size. And you can grow greens in your garden for your iguana. Growing Great Greens


And, speaking of leafy greens, IGUANAS DO NOT EAT LETTUCE. One of the worst myths left over from the fifties is that turtles and iguanas can survive eating iceberg lettuce. There is no nutritional value in such a pale, watery vegetable. Likewise, commercial iguana foods. Commercial diets for iguanas are not recommended.


Give your iguana protein in the form of vegetable protein like peas, green beans, alfalfa, and very occasionally, tofu or scrambled egg. No matter what you have been told, the experts agree that iguanas should not get their protein from dog or cat food. Do NOT feed your iguana dog food. It is the wrong kind of protein and can cause metabolic changes in your iguanas organs that will eventually be life-threatening.





Read our Q %26amp; A page for letters concerning feeding issues.





The most important thing, however, is to feed your iguana a VARIED diet using the following, well-rinsed foods:





Greens (40%-50% of the daily mixture):


Mustard Greens - Collard Greens - Dandelion Greens - Turnip Greens - Rapini - Mulberry Leaves - Grape Leaves - Hibiscus - Escarole (outer, dark green leaves only - do not feed pale, bleached leaves).





Vegetables (40%):


Green Beans - Peas - Turnip - Rutabaga - Parsnip - Butternut Squash - Acorn Squash - Sweet Potato - Zucchini - Carrot - Lima Beans - Cassava - Jicama - Chayote





Fruit and Flowers (10-20%):


Papaya - Pear - Strawberries - Raspberries - Mango - Grapes - Apricot - Peach - Cantaloupe - Casaba and Honeydew Melon - Kiwi - Figs - Nasturtium - Hibiscus - Rose Petals (no pesticides)





Occasional Foods and Treats (10%):


Kale - Parsley - Beets/Beet Greens - Banana - Apple - Rose Petals - Spinach - Pasta - Bok Choy - Broccoli - Cauliflower





Do not feed your iguana large quantities of broccoli flowerettes, corn, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bananas, grapes, carrot, or tomatoes because they contain higher amounts of phosphorous, oxylates, phytates and other components that can hamper your iguana's healthy growth processes.





Tear, chop and grate food into very small pieces and mix together. Sprinkle a pinch of reptile vitamin and calcium on a small amount of chopped veggies and mix well. Put the supplemented food on top to ensure your pet eats the vitamins. Do not over-supplement (twice a week for young iguanas - hatchlings to 2 years old, once a week for juveniles and adults - 2+ years and older).


Feed your iguana a balanced, varied diet EVERY day, not every other day as some books suggest. And try to avoid feeding defrosted, frozen vegetables as much as possible. Frozen, pre-packaged vegetables lose much of their vitamin content in the freezing/storage process. Feed only frozen (defrosted, room-temperature) peas and lima beans as a protein source but all other vegetables should be purchased fresh from the market or grown in the garden. Prepared iguana food and frozen vegetable mixes do not contain the necessary nutrients for a healthy iguana diet.


Remember to wash all edibles thoroughly and never feed any plant material that has been previously sprayed with insecticide. Always offer your iguana fresh water to drink.





The highly debated topic of iguana diets. With the increased popularity of pet iguanas and the fact that there is still much to be learned about them, diets as well as many other aspects will constantly be debated and discussed. Instead of providing a specific diet or listings of foods that must be fed, the Green Iguana Society would like to provide listings of foods that may be fed, foods that have been known to be dangerous, and leave it up to the iguana owner to decide which foods should be fed. We realize every iguana is different and every iguana owner is just as different, so instead of continuing a debate on diets, we would like to state that these are only our recommendations of foods that can be chosen as a part of a complete and healthy diet. Basically, we want to provide as many facts that are known about certain foods and methods, and hope that each person will plan their own iguana diet based on the information we provide.





Iguanas are strict herbivores.Although many iguana care books and a few people still recommend iguanas be fed insects and other animal protein based foods, the Green Iguana Society would like to stress that iguanas are strict herbivores (plant eating only). The myth that iguanas in the wild have been seen eating insects can be explained in a number of ways, but the fact is that they usually only eat insects in the wild by accident along with a piece of vegetable matter or by necessity when no other foods are available. Since iguana owners have complete control of their pet's diet, the Green Iguana Society recommends that insects and other foods containing animal protein should be avoided as much as possible, if not completely. For more information on animal protein, including various views on the subject, make sure you visit our Animal Protein Issues page.





How iguanas eat and drink.Iguanas have many small teeth which they rip and tear their food with, instead of chewing it. Usually, they will take large bites and swallow their food whole and occassionally they will just tongue-flick their food into their mouths. When they drink water, which is usually only occasionally, they will dip a large portion of their head into the water, lapping up the water under the surface or sometimes they may even lick water droplets off of plants and other misted surfaces.





The importance of providing fresh food and water. Obviously, the most important thing needed in the caring for a green iguana is providing fresh food and water. Fresh water should always be available and when feeding, only fresh food should be provided. Dirty water and/or spoiled food can lead to serious health problems, as well as provide a very unsanitary environment.





How often should an iguana be fed? Feeding an iguana daily is recommended. Many books and people recommend feeding an adult iguana every other day or every few days, but the Green Iguana Society definitely recommends that all iguanas should be fed every single day. One meal, two meals, three meals or more is fine, just as long as it’s every single day and that the iguana is being fed enough to stay healthy.





How much should an iguana be fed? Depending on the size and age of the iguana, appetites will vary. An iguana can not be overfed. Basically, it’s a good idea to feed it until it won’t eat anymore. The owner will be able to tell how much food is enough after spending some time with it, getting to know how and how much it eats. If the iguana has eaten and it’s apparent that it is done for that sitting, it’s a good idea to remove any uneaten food as soon as possible, to assure that it won’t eat any spoiled or rotten food and to maintain a clean area for it to live in. This will also help keep it on a regular feeding schedule.





What times should an iguana be fed? Usually, it’s a good idea to feed an iguana early in the morning. A half an hour to an hour after it's awake is a good time. Providing food in the morning allows it to properly digest its food with the aid of proper daytime temperatures. Feeding more food later in the day is fine, but it's generally not a good idea to feed an iguana the bulk of its daily food before it goes to sleep. It can also be a good practice to feed at the same times every day. An iguana that is in a routine of eating at the same time every day will also be in the routine of defecating at the same time as well. This can be important in order to establish good litter box or even toilet training. For more on litter box and toilet training, see our Taming %26amp; Training page.





Food and water bowls. Food should be provided in a shallow bowl of some type. Bowls or dishes that are made of ceramic, glass or plastic, if cleaned regularly, will work perfectly. Iguanas tend to dig at their food and sometimes walk or climb into the bowl. Using a bowl that will not be easily tipped over is a necessity. It can also be a good idea to use disposable food dishes. Disposable shallow dishes can be found at various stores and can be affordable and extremely clean as well. When providing food and water, it's very important to consider the importance of where the food and water will be in the habitat. The food bowls should be placed in an area away from the bottom of the habitat (if possible), to prevent any problems with accidentally eating any substrate material as well as keeping it away from any fecal matter, which may lead to various health problems. Water bowls are best utilized when more than one is provided. Water bowls placed in the bottom of the habitat can and usually will be used as a place to defecate. If this happens on a regular basis (whether intentional or not), it's very imporant to provide another source of clean water. The size of the water bowls that are provided to be used as drinking water should be small enough that they will not be able to climb into the bowl.





Train your iguana to drink more water! Iguanas will usually drink water from a bowl or other container. You may not see it drink the water, but most generally it is drinking some amount of water. If you want to make sure that your iguana is drinking plenty of water, you can also train your iguana to drink more. A good way of training your iguana to do this is by placing a treat or other piece of food in its drinking bowl each day. A large piece of collard or mustard greens or other food that your iguana likes should work fine. When your iguana eats the treat, it will most definitely take in a lot of water and hopefully have a drink of it. If your iguana takes to eating the treat, gradually reduce the size of the treat every day for a few weeks to even a few months. The more time you spend training it to drink the water, the more likely it will keep up the good habit of drinking lots of water. By the end of the training period, you should simply be offering a fresh bowl of water to your iguana each day. Even if you see your iguana drink water, training it to drink as much as possible each day can help your iguana stay healthy and is highly recommended.





Spraying food with water. Another very good way of making sure your iguana is getting plenty of water in its diet is by spraying its food with water. This can be done by simply spraying water on the food with a spray bottle. Spraying the food with water can be done on a regular basis or just in times when you think its not getting enough water with the types of food you're providing in that particular feeding. Once again, make sure you remove any uneaten food as soon as possible, to assure that it won't eat any spoiled or rotten food.





Importance of proper temperature. No matter how good the diet is, if the proper temperatures in the habitat are not reached, the iguana will not fully digest the food it eats. After the iguana eats, temperatures of at least 85° are needed to properly digest the food. For more on how to keep the proper temperatures, refer to our Habitat page.





Variety, variety, variety! Providing a wide variety of good quality foods is the key to a good diet. Iguanas in the wild are known to eat a large variety of plants and fruits, and iguanas in captivity should have the same opportunity. Besides, no one likes to eat the same foods all the time, and your pet iguana should be no different. Over time, you'll figure out its favorites and you can supply these more frequently, as long as the diet remains well balanced.





The importance of the calcium to phosphorus ratio. An iguana absolutely needs strong, healthy bones in order to stay healthy. One of the most important factors in providing a well balanced diet is maintaining a calcium to phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio of about 2 to 1. This is critical in order for the bones to properly grow and remain strong. Some foods are high in calcium and low in phosphorus, while others are low in calcium and high in phosphorus. Both types can be good additions to the diet, just as long as the total overall diet has at least a 2 to 1 calcium to phosphorus ratio. Please refer to Food Information Chart for more detailed information on the Ca:P values for various foods. One word of caution about the calcium to phosphorus ratio: Many people get so caught up in making sure the Ca:P is 2:1, they end up feeding their iguanas the same diet with very little variety in some foods that may improve the overall diet. This is just another reminder that the most important part of feeding an iguana is to provide a wide variety of the "good foods", while maintaining an overall calcium to phosphorus ratio of 2 to 1.





How sunlight and UV rays are needed to help with a proper diet. Along with proper diet and temperature, proper lighting and exposure to natural sunlight will most definitely help in utilizing the calcium provided in the iguanas diet. Iguanas produce vitamin D3 when they are exposed to proper amounts of UVB rays and vitamin D3 is needed in order for the calcium to be absorbed. This may sound a bit confusing, but as long as the proper amount of quality UVB lighting and sunlight is provided, vitamin D3 should be produced and the calcium in the diet will be fully utilized.





The good foods. The following is a table of good foods in six different catagories: greens, other vegetables, fruits, grain-based foods, supplemental proteins, and other occasional foods. Based on several other very popular diet recommendations, the Green Iguana Society's recommends the following percentages. We hope that iguana owners will develop their own diets based on the information we're providing. Once again, using a variety of these foods as the main portion of the diet, along with a variety of other vegetables on occasion and in moderation, is the key to providing a good, well-balanced, healthy diet. On occasion and in moderation means that you should only provide those foods as a small part of a meal or a group of meals, every few months. A food that is recommended only on occasion and in moderation can also be an acceptable snack or treat, but only occasionally. These are only a few of the best foods and there are many other foods that are also very good parts of a diet. For more detailed information about the foods listed here, including nutritional information and photos, make sure you look at our Food Information Chart.





Catagory of good food types








Food





Greens


(40-45%)








Collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens (with flowers), escarole, water cress.





Other vegetables


(40-45%)








Green beans, orange-fleshed squashes (butternut, Kabocha), snap or snow peas, parsnip, asparagus, okra, alfalfa (mature, not sprouts), onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, sweet potato, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots.





Fruits


(10% or less)








Figs (raw or dried), blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, mango, melon (cantelope, honeydew, watermelon), papaya, banana, apple.





Grain-based foods


(less than 5%)








Cooked rice or pasta, whole wheat bread (makes for a great treat)





Supplemental protein


(less than 5%)








Alfalfa pellets (rabbit food) or recommended commercial diets (see below).





Other occasional foods


(less than 5%)








See below for lists of foods that should not be fed in excess, but can still be an excellent way to provide variety and fun. Mixing in other foods on occasion is recommended.








Oxalates and phytates. Many foods contain oxalates and phytates. It has been proven that they sometimes bind to calcium, inhibiting it from being properly used by the body. It's not a fact that this is true in iguanas, but better safe than sorry is always a good practice in iguana care. Below is a list of foods that contain oxalates or phytates and should only be fed occasionally.





Foods that contain oxalates or phytates to be fed only on occasion and in moderation.





Spinach, beets, beet greens, swiss chard, dock, sorrel, whole grains, celery stalk, kale, carrot tops.








Cruciferous foods and goitrogens. Many foods contain goitrogens. Goitrogens are substances that has been shown to bind iodine. This may lead to hypothyroidism. The foods that usually contain goitrogens are members of the cruciferous family of vegetables. These foods can be fed on occasion along with a balanced diet that will compensate for the effects of the goitrogens, but only occasionally and not in excess. The following is a list of cruciferous vegetables that contain goitrogens.





Cruciferous vegetables and other foods that contain goitrogens to be fed only on occasion and in moderation.





Kale, brocolli, cabbage, bok-choi, turnips, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, rutabaga, tofu.








Foods to avoid. There are many foods that should never be fed to an iguana. Below is a chart of various foods that should usually be avoided, although some of these foods can still be given occasionally. Many of the foods listed here contain animal protein. For more information on animal protein, make sure you read our Animal Protein Issues page. Note: Although we recommend that several of these foods should never be fed to your iguana, if your iguana happens to eat any of these foods by accident, you need not worry too much about the effects of it. We are simply saying "never" to stress the importance of how harmful these foods will be, if fed on a regular or semi-regular basis.





Foods to avoid








Information








Recommendations





Insects, worms, mice, pinky mice








Animal protein, not a natural food.








NEVER!





Dairy products (milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.)








Dairy products are intended for mammals, not reptiles.








NEVER!





Eggs








Animal protein, very high in phosphorus and fat.








NEVER!





Dog food, cat food, monkey biscuits, monkey chow and other pet food








Animal protein, intended for dogs, cats and monkeys. Sometimes high in fat content.








NEVER! We do not recommend these because of the animal protein they contain. Some still recommend that they are okay on occasion, but we do not agree.





Meat (beef, chicken, etc.)








Animal protein, not a natural food, intended for carnivores...not herbivores.








NEVER!





Rhubarb








Poisonous and should never be fed to iguanas.








NEVER!





Lettuce (iceberg, romaine, Boston, butter)








Lettuces are a common staple of many malnutrioned iguanas, most lettuces (especially head lettuce) are very low in nutritional value.








Occasionally is fine, but there are many better foods to provide instead. Romaine lettuce is the better of all the lettuces, but still lacks adequate amounts of nutritional value.





Wild plants and flowers








Possibility of being contaminated with herbicides and pesticides, could be a toxic plant








Occasionally, ONLY if there is absolutely no chance of being contaminated or toxic. Very risky and not at all recommended.





Acidic foods (citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, limes, kiwi fruit, lemons, pineapple; and tomatoes)








Some iguanas may not like eating acidic foods and it may be likely that the iguana can not properly break down the acid in the food, not a natural food choice.








Occasionally is fine, only if the iguana doesn't have any negative reactions to it. Some people offer these foods for more variety and color.





Tofu








Although high in plant protein, tofu is very high in fat. Also contains goitrogens.








Occasionally is fine, but in excess, can lead to serious health risks.








Where to buy food. So, now that you've decided what foods to feed your iguana, you must now figure out where to buy them. Most commercial grocery stores and markets will carry a wide selection of fresh vegetables and fruits. It's not uncommon for iguana owners to suddenly realize that there's a whole section in the store with fresh vegetables. In rural areas and small towns, getting the variety you want may be difficult. Many people who live in small towns make a weekly road trip to another town that may offer more variety. Although small town stores may lack in variety, there may be farms or farmer's markets in the area that can also be an excellent source for very fresh food. Many foods are very seasonal and can only be found in certain parts of the year, so you may have to adjust the diet during those times. If you're having trouble finding certain foods in your area, the best thing you can do is to ask people where to go. Many markets and grocery stores that don't carry all the foods you're looking for will point you in the right direction. Simply tell them that you're a regular customer and that you're looking for something in particular and most of the time, they will be very helpful.





Commercial frozen vegetables. Bags of frozen vegetables can be thawed and fed from time to time. These can serve as an excellent emergency food when the fresh food is gone, or if there is no time to go to the store or market. It's not a good idea to rely on commercial frozen foods as a regular part of the diet, but occasionally is fine. Also, remember to add crushed vitamin B1 tablets or brewer's yeast. For more information on adding supplements to food, please visit our Vitamins %26amp; Supplements page.





Eating habits %26amp; picky eaters. Some iguanas will prefer certain foods and may not want to eat other foods. Do not let your iguana train you to feed it only the foods that it wants. Mixing foods that it does not like with other foods is a good way to avoid a problem with a picky appetite, and eventually its appetite will change. Grating and chopping up the food you provide in a mixture will also help eliminate picky eating habits. Don't give up on trying to get your iguana to eat the right foods or you may end up with an iguana with a very unhealthy diet. It's not uncommon for an iguana to constantly change its taste and desire for certain foods. Allowing it to train the owner into feeding only foods it likes should be avoided.





Hand feeding. Feeding an iguana by hand can be a very good thing to help tame an iguana. It can also turn into a very bad habit. We suggest that you feed your iguana by hand from time to time, but don't do it all the time or your iguana may not want to eat any other way. Also, it's very important to be extremely cautious when feeding by hand, especially with large iguanas. Even iguanas that never attempt to bite their owners can have accidents and serious injury may result if you aren't careful and paying very close attention when hand feeding your iguana.











Wild foods and growing an iguana garden. Although it can be risky to feed wild plants and flowers to a pet iguana, it can be a very good and economical idea for iguana owners to grow their own vegetables. This can also be a very good way of absolutely knowing that the vegetables are fresh and free of any harmful substances. Planning and growing vegetables can also be another enjoyable part of iguana ownership.





A note on house plants and toxic plants. Since we are providing information on foods and feeding, we would like to mention the dangers of iguanas eating house plants that may be toxic. There are many common house plants (and even some vegetables) that can be toxic if an iguana happens to eat them. If the owner is unsure about the toxicity of plants that the iguana has access to, it is important that the iguana's access to these plants be restricted until the plants are researched by the owner and deemed safe. Visit our Toxic Plants page for a list of toxic plants.











The Iguana Pages by Jen Swofford contains her Complete Guide to Keeping Giant Green Iguanas in Captivity. This incredible guide contains a great deal of excellent information on nutrition, including diet recommendations, several charts, and just about all you need to know to properly feed an iguana. She also has in-depth charts on the nutritional content of most commonly fed foods.


Iguana Care, Feeding %26amp; Socialization by Melissa Kaplan is an excellent guide to iguana care. The entire article, as well as her entire site, is an excellent source for all iguana owners.


The House of Galahad Quick Iguana Nutrition FAQ by Catherine E. Rigby-Burdette is another excellent source for more information on iguana diets, including charts, photos, feeding recommendations, and links to other sites.


Sammy J. Eguro is a site by Marie Eguro that has a perfect example of how unique an iguana's diet can be. Her two iguanas are fed a wonderful variety of foods that she tailors to their likes and dislikes and with her recommendations, your iguana will without a doubt be provided with a fantastic variety of healthy foods.





Along with feeding your iguana the most nutritious vegetables, it is important to feed a variety of vegetables. This serves several functions. First of all, it will help stimulate appetite. No person wants to eat the same few foods all the time, and no iguana does either. Additionally, it is closer to what an iguana would experience in the wild. In the rainforest habitat of an iguana, there are thousands of species of plants that an iguana might consume, so it makes sense to include as many types as possible in captivity. Feeding your iguana a wide variety provides it with many different phytonutrients (chemicals plants contain that are not essential in the diet but do seem to provide so me health benefits; the cancer-fighting lycopenes in tomatoes are one example), which are attracting a lot of interest in the human nutritionist community at the momento Lastly-and perhaps most importantly-by including a wide variety of vegetables in the diet you minimize the possibility that the amount of any nutrient is too low. Feeding the most diverse foodstuffs you can helps ensure that your iguana will not lack any nutrients in his diet.





An iguana's diet can be broken down to a few major components: greens, other vegetables, fruits, and other items. We'lllook at each component in detail. In each section, there will be a number of examples of specific items that can be fed to an iguana, and we'll note which ones are the best. Keep in mind that iguana nutrition is not an exact science, and future studies may result in changes as to what types of plants are good or bad for these lizards.





Feeding Your Iguana





Now that you've just read all the bits about what to feed and what not to feed your iguana, you need to know how to feed him. There is nothing really complicated about this, but





there are some things to do and some things to not do. We'll be talking about the feeding schedule, food preparation, and a few minor points.











Preparation





If you are familiar with reptiles, you may have noticed that they don't really chew their food. Iguanas are no exception. For the most part, they chomp off pieces of leaves and swallow. This lack of chewing does present a choking hazard, although wild iguanas do not seem to suffocate in any numbers. Still, it is best to chop or shred all the food items into bite-sized pieces. Leafy greens can be torn and the other vegetables and fi:uits chopped. Hard vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and beets, should be grated before offering them. Alternatively, you could lightly steam the hard vegetables, let them cool, and then chop them into small chunks.





Aside %26amp;om helping prevent your iguana %26amp;om choking, chopping up the food allows you to thoroughly mix it. Mixing the food keeps your iguana from separating out the items he prefers and leaving the other items. While it is nice to feed your iguana the food he likes, this can lead to nutritional problems. After all, a child left to his or her own preferences would be likely to eat little besides cakes and candies. Your iguana is no different.





Presented with an abundance of food and the ability to select the items he likes, he will do so, usually selecting the bits of colorful fruits and vegetables and leaving most of the nutritious greens behind. Chopping and mixing stops most of this. If you have a really picky iguana or one that is particularly adroit at sifting out only what he wants to eat, you can put all the food items into a food processor and make a thick sludge out of them. This may look unpalatable to you, but most iguanas will eat it without much fuss.





For a really picky eater, one that do es not like certain nutritious foods or likes one food to the exclusion of others, you can slowly bring him around to eating more variety. To do this, offer mixes mostIy of the food item or items your ig likes, adding a tiny bit of the food item he won't eat. As the days go by, gradually increase the proportion of the disliked item. 800n you will find your iguana accepts that item without a problem. If you want or need to do this with more than one item, you will have the most success if you try to coax your iguana to eat only one of the items at a time. If you try to hide more than one unwanted item in the food bowl, your iguana will likely catch on and reject the entire dish.

I need a girls opinion on what would a girl like Cucumber Melon, Coconut Lime Verbena,Cherry Blossum?

These are all kinda body wash....

I need a girls opinion on what would a girl like Cucumber Melon, Coconut Lime Verbena,Cherry Blossum?
CUCUMBER MELON IS MY FAV!!!!!!!!!!!...and cherry blossum is good too...
Reply:i think cherry blossom
Reply:cherry blossom all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:well it depends on what kind of girl...


girly girl - cherry blossum


chill girl [low maintnince] - coconut lime verbena


bubbly girl - cucumber melon
Reply:Cucmuber melon
Reply:I think cucumber melon is the best out of those.
Reply:I am a Bath %26amp; Body Works faithful shopper. The scent you should choose should be based on what type of scent the woman likes. Does she like scents which are strong, mild, sweet or floral. Personally, I love cucumber melon and coconut lime. I actually bought some more tonight. Cucumber melon is softer than coconut lime...but they are both excellent choices. Hope this helps.
Reply:cucumber melon
Reply:cherry blosim cause it is a strong smell and it will get a mans attention !!
Reply:cucmber melon is the best!
Reply:Cucumber Melon.





But they are all good. =]
Reply:Cherry blossom, it's the most feminine option of the 3 you gave. All smell great though :)
Reply:Cucumber Melon...
Reply:depends on the girl.





if she's more of a laid back, casual girl then cucumber melon. good for daily use





coconut lime verbena is more of a stronger scent. its really noticeable, and luxurious





cherry blossom is more of a girly girl scent. good for daily use.
Reply:Hmmm... They all smell so good, but each girl has her own styles and preferences. What about a gift card to Bath and Body Works or The Body Shop? What girl wouldn't love that? ;)


PS~For an added bonus, you could put the gift card into a teddy bear's hands to give it to her...
Reply:cherry blossum
Reply:Definetly cherry blossum its a very sweet but sexy smell.
Reply:My favorite is cucumber melon, I think that the other smells are too strong, but it is really about the person who you are buying for.
Reply:Most gals like these "flavors" and the cucumber melon scientists have determined is the scent most women (subconciously) turn them on, aromatherpy speaking.....
Reply:I would like Coconut Lime Verbenna, cant stand Cucumber melon, dont know a whole lot about cherry blossum. Happy holidays.
Reply:Cuccumber Melon
Reply:I'm with the cucumber melon crowd...smells nice, but won't overpower her perfume. I'm afraid cherry blossom might be so strong it would drown out anything else.
Reply:It all depends on the girl, if she is a girlie girl them probably cherry blossom, and thats all i really know.
Reply:Coconut Lime.


It's Exotic.
Reply:I personally would like cucumber melon. Its fresh and not too strong that it makes you sick. Its also a good gift if the recipient likes the color green. Try getting it in a set with lotion and a body spray. That would be nice.
Reply:Victoria's Secret originally came out with Tranquil Breezes, the original Cucumber Melon scent, and it's taken off like wild fire from there. It's always been my favorite and is an awesome, fresh scent.





The other two are a little too sweet for me, but I'm sure any would be appreciated!
Reply:cherry blossom
Reply:personally... i really like Coconut Lime Verbena... that's what i would want
Reply:cucumber melon is what i use... i absolutly love it!!!!!!!!

Anyone know Lewis Leverette from Verbena, Alabama?

I went to grade school with him and I have been trying to find him. We went to school in Montgomery, Alabama.

Anyone know Lewis Leverette from Verbena, Alabama?
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How do I winter-over flowers?

I have 7 window-boxes filled with perinneals. Lavender, lemon-balm, spearmint, aztec pearl verbena, toto black-eyed susan, and veronica. I know these are all flowers that spread and get "shrubby". I have two flowers planted in each 2-foot planter. I need to know how to winter them over. Do I simply cover them? Can I plant them in seperate buckets and put them in the basement? I want them to come back next year, but I have never planted perinneals in planters before. Help!

How do I winter-over flowers?
I don't know where you live... I am in Minnesota and because it gets so cold, we cover everything with layers of leaves and sometimes tarps.





I would recommend taking all your planters and placing them 'together' and then cover them well, with mulch or leaves, once fall comes... keeping them from drying out and freezing out in the winter.





some perennials can be brought inside if you want to prolong the 'wintering' ... I have done geraniums this way before.... otherwise, I just bury plants under leaves and snow for the winter and they do fine!
Reply:What zone are you in?





Overwintering perennials is best done with the container in contact with the soil. So you will either need to remove the plants and place in pots for the winter or move the window boxes down to ground level. Once freezing weather arrives, place the pots and/or planters on the ground and cover with leaves or straw. This will prevent alternate freeze/thaw cycles during the winter.





In the spring uncover the plants and replace the boxes or replant into the boxes. Removing the plants will be necessary either in spring or fall anyway so that you can divide them. They will grow too big for the window box without annual dividing.
Reply:Unless you have a ground to put them in then over-wintering them will be next to impossible. These are full sun plants. Indoors and they won't get enough light and staying in the boxes won't protect their roots well enough especially if you live in a particularly cold zone. Plants with roots need to be in the ground over winter. Bulbs or Rhizomes can be pulled up and stored in a dry dark place for winter. So, for the lavender and black-eyed Susan then I would say no, but maybe to the lemon balm and spearmint because these two are like weeds. Keep them watered and put them in a bright window and they may make it, however, they will probably be a bit leggy.


One other thing you could try is to set up a grow station in your basement (provided it is warm enough) with bright grow lights and try to over-winter them that way. You can purchase Fluorescent fixtures and place one warm bulb and one cool bulb inside the fixture. Put your plants directly under the fluorescent fixture with about 3-4 inches of space from the fixture to the top of the tallest plant. I'm sorry, wish I could be more help. Good luck

Is it safe to drink Tazo Zen Green Tea while pregnant?

The ingredients on the box read 'green tea, lemon verbena, spearmint leaves, lemongrass, and other natural flavours.'





I know that pregnant women aren't supposed to drink herbal teas in large quantities, but I'm not sure how much of the tea comprises herbs. Also, how many cups constitute a lot--more than one a day? Does anyone have more insight on this tea or teas that are blended with herbs?





Thanks.

Is it safe to drink Tazo Zen Green Tea while pregnant?
tea IS made from herbs. they made from tea bush leaves.


tea contains Caffine and that's why women who are pregnant should not drink it coz caffine can affect the infant.





Green tea is no different it actually has as much caffine as coffee.





this is from the following website:


http://coffeetea.about.com/od/health/a/p...





Most people are quick to agree that pregnant women should cut caffeine out of their diets. But current research has shown that a moderate intake of caffeine won't do any harm to developing fetus. Moderate intake would equal approximately 3 cups of coffee per day (300-400mg of caffeine).





you should read the whole article it has good info.
Reply:It's very simple. You know you are not supposed to drink anyting "herbal" So dont drink it. Not even a sip. Just stay away from it. I don't know how much or how little is safe. But it dosnt matter, just dont drink or eat herbal stuff.
Reply:as long as it is caffeine free, then it is ok. I just had a baby and I asked my doctor and that is what he told me. Remember that Green tea is also an antioxidant, and it is cleansing your system out of all unwanted purities that can possibly be harmful to your child.

I think I may have drowned my flowers will they come back to life?

Just wondering what to do to get them to start growing again. I have Pansies, petunias, verbena, and Marigolds. They're outside in a whiskey barrel planter and some are just in the ground. What do I do????

I think I may have drowned my flowers will they come back to life?
They should be ok, just dont water them for a couple of days.
Reply:dont put more water


put them under the sun so the water can be soaked up
Reply:If you drowned, would you come back to life?
Reply:Well, depending how long you "drowned" them for they may come back to life. However if to many cells were killed from the excess water, their dead. The cells are suppose to be able to regulate water absorption, but to much water will cause the roots to start to rot as they are unable to breath. If they are still alive at all, get them out of the pot, the ground ones i am not sure about. If the roots look none dying/rotting wrap them in paper towels and change as they absorb excess water. If they look bad rinse the roots and take a knife to the dead parts. Replant with only enough water to moisten the soil.
Reply:First, calm down. Just water them a bit and put them in sunlight. Check them every 2 hours. After the 2 hours are over. Put them in the shade for 1 hour. then put them back. Follow these steps for 3 days stright. Now for the one's in the ground. Simply water them. 3 hours. Keep on watering them. Especially if it's hot. If it's cloudy. Make it every 4 hours. At night. Just get up one time and that's it.:)





Hoped that helped! ~Lee~
Reply:if they start to turn yellow or the green fades it could be that the roots have started to rot, that means they're gonners

Would someone please suggest some plants for my mailbox?

Would someone please suggest 2-3 plants that I can plant around the base of my mailbox? The plant (flowering or non-flowering) needs to be hearty and be able to withstand full sunlight for the majority of the day. I live in Raleigh, NC so the summers can be pretty dry. I would also prefer something that doesn't grow very tall and doesn't creep or spread.





I have tried Verbena and Lantana, but they both get too out of control for me.

Would someone please suggest some plants for my mailbox?
Stella D'Oro Day lilies are drought tolerant and grow in zones 3-9. Their flowering times are May - July.





http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennia...





Try this link for your area: http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/...





For more information about Hostas: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/12...


Hostas really are shade-loving plants, meaning they need around 5 hours of sun a day.
Reply:I would also suggest hostas. They do spread, but not usually into the grass. I have some planted in full sunlight for the whole day and they are fine. I also have some planted around the base of my tree and they grow well. I don't do anything to them-no watering, no fertilizing, no pruning, nothing. I kill pretty much everything I try to grow, and even I can't kill these.
Reply:Hostas are the best hearty plants in the world. The get flowers in the fall I think but the greens are very pretty themselves. I have them at my house cause I tend to kill plants for some odd reason. These plants have lasted forever. Plus they spread so when spring comes around and they start coming up again dig out a few 'stalks' and replant them somewhere else. They come up every year bigger and bigger for years and years!
Reply:All the suggestions sound lovely, but think about foliage plants and a few flowers for color. Flowers attract bees/wasps, bees and wasps sit on mailbox door handles and your mail carrier could get stung. Or even worse, they will try to build a nest in the mailbox and create a hazard for both you and your mail carrier!
Reply:Have you thought of something as simple as Impatiens? They love full sun, they come in lots of color varieties, and they'll fill in to surround your mailbox post nicely. They do like a fair bit of water though -- in NC you'd need to water them daily.
Reply:Have you tried Michigan Bulb's website they have a really cute mailbox set up. You dont' have to get the Sangria Clematis that comes with it. Or you can just pick the ones you want from it.





http://michiganbulb.com/product.asp_Q_pn...





Good luck!
Reply:dwarf rose bushes? maybe? lol





I like actually moss roses.Their a little bit of a ground cover, don't get very large at all, bloom very pretty, have no thorns and can tolerate drought weather.
Reply:For full sun....some blue victoria salvias and some geraniums. Those 2 flowers are staples in my sunny gardens every year.
Reply:Hostas are a shade plant not full sun....sedum would do much better but again really likes some sun. What about daylillies, a dwarf variety would do well!
Reply:salvia and marigolds... surrounded by green and gold striped variegated Liriope.....
Reply:they have some nice hosta or clematis

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In the NW Phoenix Area, Does Any1 Know of a Place to get Seeds for a Decent Price?

I went to the Super WalMart the other day %26amp; they only had 3 types of seed left. The stand was 99% empty.





I know Target had Verbena but wanted $2.29 for the packet. Which is high. U would think Verbena being an Arizona Native, it wouldnt b so expensive.





So since my 2 favorite places have been wiped out at the Bell %26amp; Grand area, Im on the hunt for Verbenas, Lemon Mint %26amp; a bunch of others. As well as a few different Ornamental Grass seeds.





Or if U dont live in Az, where I could find some good prices on seed? I think anything over $1.79 is high but Im open to all suggestions now. Thanks.

In the NW Phoenix Area, Does Any1 Know of a Place to get Seeds for a Decent Price?
Try a different Wal-mart, the valley is covered in them, also K-mart, Home Depot %26amp; Lowes, all are relatively close to your area. There is also a farm store on Cave Creek Rd %26amp; Bell that may be another option. Try the Nursury at Cave Creek %26amp; Thunderbird across from the Denny's, I assume it is still up and running. Moved out of the area a few years back, but should be able to help still.
Reply:It's early in the season so walmart should be getting more in. You also have most ace hardware stores carry them, feed stores , Lowes, home Depot, Kmart and Target.


Below is a online catalog. which might be more expensive.


http://www.eburgess.com/About.asp


Good luck!

How do you grow verbenas successfully?

Super easy perennial. Plunk them in the ground. Give them MiracleGro every other week. Roots easily on soil and in water. I have deep purple, want some? Contact my avatar.

Where can I but verbena (Vervain) tea or seeds here in Minnesota?

i don't know - i have never been to minnesota. i get my seeds here:





horizonherbs.com





they're in Oregon - very reliable, honest and dependable





it's easy to grow, too

Where can I but verbena (Vervain) tea or seeds here in Minnesota?
Thank You, I got the seed from them. Report It

Y wont my verbena bloom or flower?

I suspect it needs more sun. Verbena does not like a shady area. You also need well drained soil, and water lightly every morning or evening. Treat with Miracle Gro weekly.





Rain

Y wont my verbena bloom or flower?
How far along is it? Is it in partial sun all day? have you kept the soil moist?

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I planted verbena last year can they survive winter?

If they are the tall perenials that have lovely purple flowers then yes they will, they will also self seed, and the butterflies love them! :)

I planted verbena last year can they survive winter?
Usually but I also think it depends on your winters.
Reply:If it's lemon verbena,it's from peru and will survive 100% in mild winters,in cold winters it loses all its leaves and slowly grows back
Reply:Yes they will and they tend to self seed everywhere.
Reply:Yes.

Verbena looks dried out and very droopy, but it's not dry. It rained overnight and was cool. Will it recover?

Verbena is a very hardy plant and virtually maintenance free. If they are newly planted, though, they might need a little extra water for the first week or two.





But if you have well-established plants, they will bounce back. The rain falling down on the delicate flowers might have just "squashed" them down a bit.





If you haven't fertilized them in a while, you might consider giving them some Miracle Gro or other plant food once a month, for an added boost.

Verbena looks dried out and very droopy, but it's not dry. It rained overnight and was cool. Will it recover?
Very probably, just try to make sure it stays watered from now on.
Reply:Just because it rained doesn't mean it got watered good enough. Potted plants are basicly in the air and they will dry out fast. If you worry about watering it too much try misting it. It may be getting too much sun?

Lemon Verbena, Tea Making,Possibility ???

I have a Lemon Verbena Tree, and there is a Beautiful Smell of Lemons when a Leaf is crushed.Is there a Possibility of making Tea out of The Leaves. and what are the Quantities of Leaves to Water. It is a Deciduous Bush grows about 6 ft tall, so far it has not shed its Leaves for Winter. Has it been done before. Thanks.

Lemon Verbena, Tea Making,Possibility ???
Lemon verbena is great for tea, just use the fresh leaves, and steep them in boiling water. You might have to experiment with the amount to get it as strong as you want it. It is supposed to be soooo relaxing that you shouldn't drive, operate machinery, etc. It is a very mild flavor, however, and is usually mixed with mint, or lavender, or even added to iced tea. There are several recipes to use it in cooking, for example, puttiing it in the bottom of the pan when you are making custard or sponge cake. There are lots of recipes on the web, just type in lemon verbena recipes in your search and you will come up with dozens. I have a lemon verbena tree also, and tho I don't cook enough any more to take advantage of it, I love the smell and use it in potpourri.
Reply:You are right -we have several - it smells great . My wife drinks herbal T all the time but I can't stand it - never tried making it from lemon verbena though. I would start with very small amounts at first - don't know what the side effects might be!!
Reply:Not only can you make tea from Lemon Verbena, you can also use it in all kinds of savories. Lemon Verbena in is the mint family and a favorite among many herbal tea drinkers. If you are interested here is a recipe for lemon verbena tea and a few others just for fun.


http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/00...


http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/lemonver...


Good Luck

What dose Verbena need to live?

Verbenas require a location that receives full sun throughout the day. They must have well-drained soil. They will not tolerate overcrowding with poor air circulation, shade or soil that stays overly moist.


While established verbenas are drought tolerant, performance, bloom, and growth rate will be reduced if they are too dry for a long period. During their blooming period, give them a thorough watering once a week if they do not receive an inch of rain that week. Avoid overhead watering.


Verbenas can suffer from a variety of problems, but most occur when they are grown in low light, poorly drained soil, or when the soil stays excessively moist from excessive watering. Poor air circulation from over crowded conditions can also lead to disease problems.


Powdery mildew appears as a white powder fungus on the surfaces of leaves. It most often infects verbena that does not receive enough sunlight, or is under stress from severe drought or other causes.


Botrytis blight often occurs under overly moist conditions. Flowers turn brown and sometimes a gray, fuzzy fungus is visible.


Root rot cause by Pythium or Rhizoctonia fungus may occur in overly moist soil.


Verbenas are relatively pest free. Aphids, whitefly, thrips, leaf miners and mites are the most common pests. Mites are most common in plants that are severely drought stressed.

What dose Verbena need to live?
Dead head spent blooms, fertilize w/complete fertilizer, water regulary, 8 to 10 full sun per day.
Reply:They need lots of sun, and adequate water. If the weather gets too hot, they may stop blooming. Make sure to 'deadhead' the old blossoms, and it will keep on blooming. Also, some organic fertilizer would be helpful.
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