Can Russian Tortoises eat Geranium?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Pelargonium × hortorum
Caution
2–3×/week
Specialist resource
ReptiFiles explicitly lists geranium (Pelargonium × hortorum) as safe for Russian Tortoises. No toxicity concerns identified in available sources; suits the high-fiber, low-protein dietary profile.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3×/week
HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
ReptiFiles explicitly lists geranium (Pelargonium × hortorum) as safe for Russian Tortoises. No toxicity concerns identified in available sources; suits the high-fiber, low-protein dietary profile.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
Backed by sources
Specialist resourceReptiFiles
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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