Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Common Mallow?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Malva sylvestris
Safe
Daily
Mallow is a nutritious leafy green well suited to the herbivorous plant portion of Red-footed Tortoise diet. No contraindications are noted in available sources, and its Ca:P ratio and calcium content are beneficial.
Feeding frequency
Daily
The short answer
Mallow is a nutritious leafy green well suited to the herbivorous plant portion of Red-footed Tortoise diet. No contraindications are noted in available sources, and its Ca:P ratio and calcium content are beneficial.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw common mallow
185mg
Calcium
112mg
Phosphorus
1.7:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
9.4g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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