Can Leopard Tortoises eat Chinese Evergreen?
Aglaonema commutatum
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database, ASPCA Toxic Plant List cross-referenced with chelonian husbandry guides, and exotic reptile veterinarian review] Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.) contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, which cause intense oral irritation, swelling, and difficulty swallowing in herbivorous reptiles; ingestion can also lead to gastrointestinal distress and potential systemic oxalate toxicity in leopard tortoises. This plant is considered toxic and should be strictly excluded from a leopard tortoise's enclosure and diet.
How much / how often
None — do not offer under any circumstances.
Preparation
No preparation method renders this plant safe; avoid entirely.
Reviewed by admin on May 2026