Looking for Insecticide Free Plant Leafs

[Blaise006]

Hi All,

Was wondering if anyone had some petals/leaves that are insecticide free from any of the below plants they might part with for a few dollars.

- Blackberry/raspberry young leafs
- Rose or hibiscus petals/leafs
- Privet leafs
- other bramble plants

Only need a small amount. Like 3-5 leafs.

Didn't think this should go in the buy/sell/trade since it was more off topic, but happy to move it if its an issue.

 

[ashburn2k]

does mulberry work? i do have a raspberry plant but the leaves are tiny..

 

[Blaise006]

mulberry should work for the critters in my terrarium.

The guides I am reading say greener and “tender” leafs are preferred. I don't know what a tender leaf is, new to growing things out of water.

 

[tribbitt]

mulberry should work for the critters in my terrarium.

The guides I am reading say greener and “tender” leafs are preferred. I don't know what a tender leaf is, new to growing things out of water.

Tender are generally the younger leaves which are softer and less fibrous.

I always feel silly buying dead leaves but it’s hard to trust anything I collect myself. I’ve been using trimmings and floating plants from my freshwater tank to feed my isopods instead recently

 

[Blaise006]

Tender are generally the younger leaves which are softer and less fibrous.

I always feel silly buying dead leaves but it’s hard to trust anything I collect myself. I’ve been using trimmings and floating plants from my freshwater tank to feed my isopods instead recently

Im new to terrariums so the food aspect is proving challenging for sure because it seems like any plant you buy outside of those specifically for terrariums dont have a good paper trail on who might have sprayed during custody from wholesale to retail.

Luckily I only need a couple leafs every week or so while I try to get the plants growing in my garden.

I was hoping to buy a couple blackberry bushes and hibiscus/roses but the shops I have been to so far either didnt know if chems were used or knew they were.

Wasnt expecting the food challenge ha.

 

[Darkxerox]

I've got roses in my front yard if you need. Only thing we use is fish emulsion.

 

[Jakeller]

What are you feeding the leaves to?

 

[MolaMola]

I am far from you (Pleasant Hill), so not helpful there. Have you ever used NextDoor? It connects you to people in your neighborhood and beyond. I would bet regular neighbors who don’t spray their plants, hard core organic gardeners, and fellow terrarium owners would be happy to help you find leaf sources. I have met so many nice people using NextDoor, definitely those involving animal care and gardening.