Can Greek Tortoises eat Neon Pothos?
Epipremnum aureum "Neon"
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database (tortoisetable.org.uk), ASPCA Toxic Plant List, and exotic reptile veterinarian review specializing in Testudo species.] Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Neon') contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts, which cause oral irritation, swelling, and gastrointestinal damage in Greek Tortoises (Testudo graeca). Ingestion should be strictly avoided as the calcium oxalate raphides can also interfere with calcium absorption, which is critical for this herbivorous species.
How much / how often
None — should not be offered at any quantity.
Preparation
No preparation method neutralizes insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; the plant should be removed from any enclosure accessible to the tortoise.
Reviewed by admin on May 2026