HABISTAT CATAPPA LEAVE 10X

Description

Catappa leaves are 100% natural and are an excellent finishing material for tropical terrariums, vivariums and bioactive setups.

Placed directly on the substrate, they help recreate a true leaf litter layer similar to what is naturally found on tropical forest floors. Their large size and natural shape immediately add realism and depth to the enclosure.

In humid terrariums, the leaves can retain small amounts of water after misting, creating accessible micro-drinking points for small animals and invertebrates.

Shelter and enrichment

Catappa leaves provide numerous hiding places and sheltered areas. Animals can move underneath them, rest between the leaves or forage through the litter in search of food.

They are especially useful for species that naturally explore, dig or forage through leaf litter.

Bioactive terrarium use

Over time, Catappa leaves naturally break down and contribute to the biological balance of a bioactive terrarium.

They provide organic matter for microorganisms and detritivores such as springtails and isopods, helping support the natural decomposition processes within the substrate.

How to use

Simply spread the leaves across the substrate to create a more or less dense layer depending on the desired effect.

They can be used whole or lightly broken into smaller pieces for an even more natural appearance.

Catappa leaves combine particularly well with mosses, bark, roots, cork and other natural materials to recreate a realistic tropical forest floor.

Ideal for

• Humid tropical terrariums
• Bioactive terrariums
• Vivariums
• Paludariums
• Dart frogs and small amphibians
• Forest-dwelling reptiles
• Isopods and other invertebrates
• Springtail and microfauna cultures

JungleBox advice

For a particularly natural look, mix Catappa leaves with several types of leaves and other litter materials. An irregular layer placed around roots, cork bark and plants will help recreate the appearance of a real tropical forest floor.

Additional information

• Product: Catappa leaves
• Botanical origin: Terminalia catappa
• Composition: 100% natural
• Use: Natural leaf litter and decoration
• Humid tropical terrarium compatible: Yes
• Bioactive terrarium compatible: Yes
• Paludarium compatible: Yes
• Provides micro-shelters: Yes
• Suitable for microfauna: Yes
• Biodegradable product: Yes