Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Marigold?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Calendula officinalis
Caution
Daily
Specialist resource
Tortoise Trust endorses Calendula as safe, and Red-footed Tortoises as omnivores readily consume a wide variety of plant matter including flowers. No toxicity mechanisms identified; edible flowers contribute dietary variety.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Daily
OmnivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Tortoise Trust endorses Calendula as safe, and Red-footed Tortoises as omnivores readily consume a wide variety of plant matter including flowers. No toxicity mechanisms identified; edible flowers contribute dietary variety.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Daily
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceTortoise Trust – Dietary Guidelines
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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