Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Hibiscus Flowers?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Safe
Offer 1–2 times per week
The Tortoise Table
Flowers and leaves safe and eagerly eaten. Good variety enrichment.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer 1–2 times per week
OmnivoreFlowerLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Flowers and leaves safe and eagerly eaten. Good variety enrichment.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer 1–2 times per week.
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis — safe. Flowers and leaves edible.
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