Can Russian Tortoises eat Marigold?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Calendula officinalis
Caution
Daily
ReptiFiles explicitly lists daisy and other edible flowers in the Russian Tortoise safe plant list; Calendula officinalis is widely recognized as an edible flower analogous to daisy and is recommended by Tortoise Trust. High-fiber, low-protein flower suitable for daily inclusion.
Feeding frequency
Daily
The short answer
ReptiFiles explicitly lists daisy and other edible flowers in the Russian Tortoise safe plant list; Calendula officinalis is widely recognized as an edible flower analogous to daisy and is recommended by Tortoise Trust. High-fiber, low-protein flower suitable for daily inclusion.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
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Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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