Can Painted Turtles eat Nasturtium?
Chrysemys picta · Tropaeolum majus
Safe
Weekly
Tortoise Trust confirms aquatic plants and salad greens are appropriate for painted turtles. Nasturtium's favorable Ca:P ratio of 2:1 and low protein make it a suitable plant matter addition for adults, whose diet shifts toward a higher proportion of vegetation over time.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
Tortoise Trust confirms aquatic plants and salad greens are appropriate for painted turtles. Nasturtium's favorable Ca:P ratio of 2:1 and low protein make it a suitable plant matter addition for adults, whose diet shifts toward a higher proportion of vegetation over time.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw nasturtium
120mg
Calcium
60mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.3g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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