Hibiscus Flowers
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Also known as: hibiscus, Chinese hibiscus, tropical hibiscus, rose mallow
Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.
Safety by species
Russian Tortoise
Agrionemys horsfieldii
Flowers and leaves are safe and usually enthusiastically eaten.
Greek Tortoise
Testudo graeca
Flowers and leaves are safe and usually enthusiastically eaten.
Sulcata Tortoise
Centrochelys sulcata
Well-liked by most sulcatas and leopard tortoises. Good enrichment.
Red-footed Tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonarius
Flowers and leaves safe and eagerly eaten. Good variety enrichment.
Hermann's Tortoise
Testudo hermanni
Flowers and leaves are safe and usually enthusiastically eaten.
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
Well-liked by most sulcatas and leopard tortoises. Good enrichment.