Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Nasturtium?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Tropaeolum majus
Safe
2–3×/week
Nasturtium is a leafy flower well within the 60% leafy green component of a Red-footed Tortoise's omnivore diet. Tortoise Table moderate rating and acceptable Ca:P ratio of 2:1 support regular but varied use. No toxicity concerns identified for this species.
Feeding frequency
2–3×/week
The short answer
Nasturtium is a leafy flower well within the 60% leafy green component of a Red-footed Tortoise's omnivore diet. Tortoise Table moderate rating and acceptable Ca:P ratio of 2:1 support regular but varied use. No toxicity concerns identified for this species.
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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