Basking

Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Marigold?

Testudo hermanni · Calendula officinalis

Caution

Daily

Specialist resource

Tortoise Trust recommends Calendula officinalis as safe for Mediterranean tortoises, and keeper consensus supports it as a good variety flower. No known antinutrients or toxicity mechanisms identified for Hermann's Tortoise.

Feeding frequency

DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution

Daily

HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

Tortoise Trust recommends Calendula officinalis as safe for Mediterranean tortoises, and keeper consensus supports it as a good variety flower. No known antinutrients or toxicity mechanisms identified for Hermann's Tortoise.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Daily

Backed by sources

Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026

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