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Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Peace Lily?

Spathiphyllum wallisii

Safety verdict

Toxic

Why

[confidence: high] [source: The Tortoise Table plant database, ASPCA Toxic Plant List cross-referenced with exotic reptile veterinary guidelines, peer-reviewed herpetology or veterinary toxicology literature.] Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.) contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, drooling, swelling of the mouth and throat, and gastrointestinal distress in tortoises. Red-footed Tortoises are not known to have any tolerance for calcium oxalate crystal-bearing plants, and ingestion should be considered hazardous.

How much / how often

Do not feed; no safe quantity exists for this species.

Preparation

No preparation method neutralizes insoluble calcium oxalate crystals sufficiently to make this plant safe for tortoises.

Reviewed by admin on May 2026

Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.