Plants suitable/safe for a hamster?
I am trying to create a 'natural' looking hamster cage. I want to create as much enrichment as I can by using rocks, moss, wood, leaves, sand, dirt and other elements that would be natural to a (dwarf) hamster.
I've seen cages with plants in them but I'm not too familiar with plant species so I have no idea what would be safe for a hamster if he decides to eat it.
A lot of herbs would be safe but I know my hamster dislikes the smell of some herbs (mint and basil) so I don't want to annoy him with that constant smell in his cage. The plant does not need to be tasty/likeable for him but I'm fine if it is, I don't mind replacing it from time to time.
Next to that it will not be in constant direct sunlight as I do not want to expose the hamster to constant direct sunlight. There is natural light in the room and cage however.
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I do know very little about hamsters but i know dandelions and cat grass/wheat grass is safe for hamsters.
I found this information on the net www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/hamster_plants_flowers.asp
Alyssum
Asters
Bramble leaves
Blackberry leaves
Burnet
Chickweed
Clover
Coltsfoot
Cornflowers
Cow Parsley
Crosswort
Dandelion leaves and flower
Dock
Groundsel
Hawthorn leaves
Hedge Parsley
Knot Grass
Mallow
Marigolds
Michaelmas Daisies
Nasturtiums
Nipplewort
Phlox
Plaintain
Roses (i am not sure this is safe but it is mentioned as safe on the
website)
Salvias
Shepherds Purse
Sow Thistle
Sweetpeas
Trefoil
Vetch
Wallflowers
Watercress
Young grass
Read more at www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/hamster_plants_flowers.asp#FU5RGt5wzDlMMJmj.99
These are safe plants but in the linked page there are a list of dangerous plants too.
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