Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Geranium?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Pelargonium × hortorum
Safe
2–3×/week
The Tortoise Table
No toxicity mechanism identified in any source for geranium; keeper consensus supports its use for Red-footed Tortoises. Compatible with the omnivorous diet's leafy green component (approx. 60% of intake).
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
2–3×/week
OmnivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
No toxicity mechanism identified in any source for geranium; keeper consensus supports its use for Red-footed Tortoises. Compatible with the omnivorous diet's leafy green component (approx. 60% of intake).
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableMerck Vet Manual – Nutrition in Tortoises
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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