Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Marigold?
Centrochelys sulcata · Calendula officinalis
Caution
2–3×/week
ReptiFiles lists daisy and petunia as safe for Sulcata, and Tortoise Trust endorses Calendula as safe; flowers are not a primary dietary component for grass-heavy Sulcata but can be offered as enrichment. No fruit classification applies; this is a flower with no sugar concern.
Feeding frequency
2–3×/week
The short answer
ReptiFiles lists daisy and petunia as safe for Sulcata, and Tortoise Trust endorses Calendula as safe; flowers are not a primary dietary component for grass-heavy Sulcata but can be offered as enrichment. No fruit classification applies; this is a flower with no sugar concern.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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