Can Painted Turtles eat Marigold?
Chrysemys picta · Calendula officinalis
Caution
Weekly
Specialist resource
Tortoise Trust notes aquatic plants and salad are freely available for painted turtles; Calendula is a non-toxic edible flower endorsed by Tortoise Trust as safe. Adults shift to more plant matter and can benefit from flower variety.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Weekly
OmnivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Trust notes aquatic plants and salad are freely available for painted turtles; Calendula is a non-toxic edible flower endorsed by Tortoise Trust as safe. Adults shift to more plant matter and can benefit from flower variety.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Weekly
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust – Dietary Guidelines
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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