Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Hibiscus Flowers?
Centrochelys sulcata · Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Safe
A few flowers 1–2 times per week
The Tortoise Table
Well-liked by most sulcatas and leopard tortoises. Good enrichment.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
A few flowers 1–2 times per week
HerbivoreFlowerLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Well-liked by most sulcatas and leopard tortoises. Good enrichment.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
A few flowers 1–2 times per week.
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Hibiscus — safe. Good enrichment food.
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