We aim to provide you with a resource for safe practice and to try to reduce some of the confusion that exists at present concerning the feeding of tortoises, as well as giving a general understanding of the principles of providing a varied and nutritious diet.
We are continuously adding new items to the plant database and this month we have added: Birthwort; Brussels Sprouts; Canna Lily; Crown Imperial Fritillary; Fritillary; Mother of Thousands; Paddle Plant; Panda Plant; Water Lily;
The first edition of our downloadable booklet of plants for your tortoise garden is now available.
For additional pages to add to your plant booklet click here.
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Please note that if an entry states that a plant is safe to feed to tortoises, or can be fed in moderation, our general rule is that this statement applies to all parts of the plant (leaves, flowers, roots, bark, etc.), and if some parts are safe but others are not, we will list the parts that are not safe.
We have now made it easier for people who are searching via the Plants A-Z or the Plants by Colour facilities within the Plant Database to see at a glance if a plant is suitable for feeding.
All photographs in these two sections now have the relevant red, amber, or green ‘traffic light’ colour as a border. For an explanation of the ‘traffic light’ coding, please see the How To Use section in the Plant Database.
Click here to read our article on the origins of a selection of plant names.
Click here for instructions on how to make your own topiary tortoise to decorate your garden.

Find an anagram by rearranging the letters of the word or words in the question below. The answer will be the name of a plant which is in the Tortoise Table database.
What is the anagram of the words Tribe Crests?
Click here to find the answer.