Tortoises: plant evidence
Not listed does not mean safe.
Evidence exists for 32 of 164 plants. No evidence collected in this database yet for the other 132.
Sources covering Tortoises
- Tortoise Trust — Toxic Plants and Tortoises — 33 claims
- Grayanotoxin poisoning in animals following the ingestion of Ericaceae plants — 2 claims
Evidence applies only to the animal named by the source. Read claim scope notes before interpreting a listing.
⚠ Toxic
Oleander
Nerium oleander
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
Boxwood
Buxus spp.
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
Daffodil
Narcissus spp
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicMerck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
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Peony
Paeonis officinalis
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicPet Poison Helpline: do not confuse spring crocus (Crocus, Iridaceae; GI upset) with autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale; contains colchicine, highly toxic).
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Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarium
⚠ Toxic for TortoisesTortoises: ⚠ ToxicRead the evidence →
! Caution
English Ivy
Hedera helix
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Amaryllis
Amaryllis spp.
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionMerck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
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Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionDifferent plant: ASPCA says this page should not be confused with the less toxic Strelitzia reginae; we have no verdict for Strelitzia reginae
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Caladium
Caladium hortulanum
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Cyclamen
Cyclamen spp
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Azalea
Rhododendron spp
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Iris
Iris species
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Larkspur
Delphinium species
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Wisteria
Wisteria spp.
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Tiger Lily
Lilium tigrinum
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionMerck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Buttercup
Ranunculus spp.
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus glabra
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Sage
Salvia officinalis
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Avocado
Persea americana
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Apple
Malus sylvestrus
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Cherry
Prunus spp.
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
Jerusalem Cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum
! Caution for TortoisesTortoises: ! CautionRead the evidence →
⇄ Conflicting sources
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✓ Non-toxic
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No evidence collected in this database yet (132 plants)
No collected claim covers these plants for this animal. It does NOT mean safe.
- African Violet
- Aloe
- Areca Palm
- Bamboo Palm
- Boston Fern
- Calathea
- Cast Iron Plant
- Christmas Cactus
- Corn Plant
- Devils Ivy
- Dieffenbachia
- Easter Lily
- Haworthia
- Heartleaf Philodendron
- Jade Plant
- Money Tree
- Parlor Palm
- Peace Lily
- Peperomia Rotundifolia
- Phalaenopsis Orchid
- Prayer Plant
- Sago Palm
- Snake Plant
- Spider Plant
- Split Leaf Philodendron
- Swedish Ivy
- Tulip
- Alocasia
- Aluminum Plant
- Arrow-Head Vine
- Asparagus Fern
- Begonia
- Burro's Tail
- Chinese Evergreen
- Clivia Lily
- Coleus
- Crape Myrtle
- Dracaena
- Flamingo Flower
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Wax Plant
- Kalanchoe
- Kentia Palm
- Lipstick Plant
- Madagascar Dragon Tree
- Nerve Plant
- Pilea Microphylla
- Polka Dot Plant
- Pony Tail
- Schefflera
- Swiss Cheese Plant
- Ti-Plant
- Inch Plant
- Venus Fly Trap
- Weeping Fig
- Yucca
- Common Staghorn Fern
- Blue Echeveria
- Ghost Plant
- Hens and Chickens
- Camellia
- Chrysanthemum
- Lavender
- Garden Marigold
- Petunia
- Primrose
- Rose
- Common Snapdragon
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Lantana
- English Yew
- English Holly
- Mistletoe "American"
- Asian Lily
- Stargazer Lily
- Day Lilies (many varieties)
- Cycads
- Castor Bean Plant
- Black Walnut
- Plantain Lily
- Heavenly Bamboo
- Basil
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Garlic
- Lemon Balm
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Tarragon
- Onion
- Tomato Plant
- Peach
- Macadamia Nut
- Lemon
- Lime
- Banana
- Cucumber
- Strawberry
- Bay Laurel
- Lemon Grass
- Leek
- Fennel
- Sweet Potato Vine
- Bamboo
- Zinnia
- Dahlia
- Carnation
- Hosta
- Clematis
- Crossandra
- Impatience Plant
- Purple Passion Vine
- Satin Pothos
- Kenilworth Ivy
- Elephant Ears (Colocasia esculenta)
- Brunfelsia
- Pencil Cactus
- Night Blooming Cereus
- Rosary Pea
- Coral Bells
- Nasturtium
- Pansy Orchid
- Gloxinia
- Mother of Millions