Description
The Exo Terra Equatorial Forest Floor Substrate 4 Quart is a multi-layer substrate that allows you to recreate the forest floor found in natural equatorial forests. It consists of a top layer of sun-dried decorative ardisia leaves and a base layer of rich organic matter from sustainable ground coconut husk fiber. This substrate is 100% natural, biodegradable, and free of chemicals. It is designed to promote plant growth and create a soft floor covering for animals to burrow and hide in. The top layer helps retain moisture and prevent the soil from drying out, while the base layer has great hygroscopic properties and promotes natural planted terrarium set-ups. The unique coir pith used in this substrate improves soil drainage and aeration, and the top layer of ardisia leaves helps maintain a natural ecosystem by breaking down waste products and reducing odors.
The forest floor is one of the most distinctive features of the equatorial forest ecosystem. Exo Terra Equatorial Forest Floor Substrate 4 Quart is a multi-layer substrate that allows you to recreate the forest floor as found in natural equatorial forests. It usually consists of two major layers: The top layer mainly consisting of fresh leaf litter. The base layer consists of rich organic matter - usually decomposed leaves and wood. The top layer consists of sun dried decorative ardisia leaves from a sustainable resource. With this decorative top layer, you can create the soft floor covering found in natural equatorial forests. The ardisia leaves provide a soft layer for animals to burrow and cover their secret hideout. The top layer covers the actual substrate underneath to facilitate its moisture retention and prevent the soil from drying out. These biodegradable ardisia leaves are free of chemicals and can be safely composted in your garden. The base layer consists of rich organic matter from sustainable ground coconut husk fiber. It is a 100% natural, ecological and biodegradable substrate with great hygroscopic properties. This base layer makes an ideal substrate to create natural planted terrarium set-ups for humidity-loving reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Its water retention, natural rooting hormones and anti-fungal properties promote plant growth in your terrarium. The unique coir pith used for the Exo Terra Equatorial Forest Floor consists of a mixture of short fiber and coco-peat grain sizes ranging from coarse granules to fine clumps resulting in improved soil drainage and healthy plant root aeration. The top layer of ardisia leaves keeps the base layer slightly moist, facilitating maintenance by functioning as a natural ecosystem where beneficial organisms will break down waste products and thus reduce odors.
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