Can Leopard Tortoises eat Jade Plant?
Crassula ovata
Safety verdict
Toxic
Why
[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database, ASPCA toxic plant list cross-referenced with chelonian veterinary literature, exotic reptile vet review] Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is considered toxic to tortoises including Leopard Tortoises; it contains bufadienolides and other compounds that can cause cardiac glycoside-like effects, gastrointestinal distress, and potentially serious systemic toxicity. Leopard Tortoises are strict herbivores with sensitive digestive systems and should not be exposed to this plant.
How much / how often
None — should be entirely excluded from the diet and enclosure
Preparation
No preparation method renders this plant safe; avoid all parts including leaves, stems, and roots
Reviewed by admin on May 2026