Safe, Organic Plants for Your Exotic Pets

Growing unique plants since 1997 for private owners, zoos, and specialty clubs.
Our organically grown plants are safe for your animal companions and neighboring wildlife.

About Exotic Edibles

Exotic Edibles specializes in organically grown plants which are safe for you and your pets.
We offer container plants meant for the enrichment of your animal companions and neighboring wildlife.

We’ve been growing unique plants since 1997 for private owners and zoos. Exotic Edibles has also done presentations for a number of specialty clubs in the Northeast. We’ve had articles published in various specialty magazines and newsletters throughout the country.

Much of this information has been gathered from first-hand experience. Feel free to use this site to learn more about some of the exotic plants which are safe for animals. We add growing tips and pertinent information regularly to keep our community informed!

Explore Our Plant Resources

Tropical Plants

Bamboo, palms, bananas, orchid trees, and ginger. Learn care tips for these exotic tropical species.

Safe Plants

Comprehensive guides to plants verified safe for pets and exotic animals. Keep your companions healthy!

Growing Guides

Practical advice for successful plant care, from city gardening to wildlife-friendly habitats.

Latest Plant Profiles

Pumpkin fruit, ripe and ready for picking
Safe Plants
Denise Testa

October 2005

Rouge d’Etampes Pumpkin – “Cucurbita pepo” Origin: France We just got done this morning pulling the last of these pumpkins out of our garden…this year

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Loquat fruits on tree in wild
Safe Plants
Denise Testa

September 2005

Loquat – Eriobotrya japonica Origin: China Last month I gave a plant talk at the Erie Cage Bird Association. Afterwards, the club held a raffle

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Birds Eye chili plant with partially ripe fruit growing in wild
Safe Plants
Denise Testa

August 2005

Thai Hot Peppers aka “Thai Dragons” – Capsicum frutescens Origin: Asia Hot peppers have gained in popularity over the past few years, due in part

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