Can Russian Tortoises eat Hibiscus Flowers?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Safe
Treat / enrichment — a few flowers 1–2 times per week
The Tortoise Table
Flowers and leaves are safe and usually enthusiastically eaten.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Treat / enrichment — a few flowers 1–2 times per week
HerbivoreFlowerLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Flowers and leaves are safe and usually enthusiastically eaten.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Treat / enrichment — a few flowers 1–2 times per week.
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis — safe. Flowers and leaves are edible and enjoyed by most tortoises.
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