Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Geranium?
Testudo hermanni · Pelargonium × hortorum
Safe
2–3×/week
The Tortoise Table
While The Tortoise Table does not specifically list geranium, ReptiFiles confirms safety for closely related tortoise species with similar dietary needs. Keeper consensus also supports safety for Mediterranean tortoises.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
2–3×/week
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
While The Tortoise Table does not specifically list geranium, ReptiFiles confirms safety for closely related tortoise species with similar dietary needs. Keeper consensus also supports safety for Mediterranean tortoises.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableMerck Vet Manual – Nutrition in Tortoises
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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