Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Common Mallow?
Centrochelys sulcata · Malva sylvestris
Safe
Daily
ReptiFiles explicitly lists mallow as safe for Sulcata Tortoises. Its high fiber and calcium content complement the grass-heavy diet required by this species, and it contains no fruit sugars or goitrogens of concern.
Feeding frequency
Daily
The short answer
ReptiFiles explicitly lists mallow as safe for Sulcata Tortoises. Its high fiber and calcium content complement the grass-heavy diet required by this species, and it contains no fruit sugars or goitrogens of concern.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw common mallow
185mg
Calcium
112mg
Phosphorus
1.7:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
9.4g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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