Plantation Soil Brick 8QT – 8,8L
Plantation Soil Brick 8QT – 8,8L
Coconut Fiber Substrate
- Ideal for tropical terrarium set-ups
- Controls air humidity levels naturally
- Heat-treated and odour reducing
- Triple machine washed
- Very resistant to mold and decay
- Made from a sustainable resource
- Non-toxic, free of chemicals & pesticides
- Can safely be composted
The Exo Terra Plantation Soil is a 100% natural, biodegradable terrarium substrate made from sustainable, ground coconut husk fiber grown on plantations in tropical Asia. The unique hygroscopic properties of this ecological substrate regulate the terrarium’s humidity in a natural way and is totally safe for frogs, salamanders and other burrowing or digging animals. Adequate air humidity levels aid in shedding and help prevent respiratory infections.
Exo Terra® Plantation Soil is triple machine washed to remove any residual salt content, then machine dried and heat-treated to reduce bacterial contamination.
The Exo Terra Plantation Soil makes an ideal substrate to create tropical terrarium set-ups for humidity-loving reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. The unique coir pith used for the Exo Terra Plantation Soil consists of a mixture of short fibres and coco-peat grain sizes ranging from coarse granules to fine clumps resulting in improved soil drainage and aeration. The improved aeration of the substrate promotes the cultivation of healthy waste-reducing organisms keeping your terrarium fresh and clean.
Exo Terra® Plantation Soil is absolutely non-toxic, free of chemicals & pesticides and can be safely composted in your garden.
Exo Terra® Plantation Soil can also be used as an incubation medium because of its hygroscopic properties.
Directions for use:
Place the brick in a 10 L (2.6 gal) bucket and add approximately 3 L (100 fl oz) water. Let it soak for about 30 minutes until it completely absorbs the water and no clumps remain. Stir the substrate to ensure that no compressed parts remain and that the substrate is ready to use. Spread a 2-4” layer (5-10 cm) layer of Exo Terra Plantation Soil on the terrarium floor. Water or mist the substrate according to the humidity level required and use an Exo Terra Hygrometer to monitor the humidity level. Spot clean the bedding on a daily basis, and completely replace with new bedding when necessary.
Coconut Husk Fiber (Cocos nucifera L. – Country of origin Vietnam)
CONTENTS
8.8 l - 8 QT
Increases Humidity.
Stimulates natural behavior.
True to nature.
Increases Humidity.
Substrates in natural terrariums serve many functions and are not only there for decorative purposes. They play a very important role in the determination of the terrarium's microclimate. The Exo Terra® Coconut Substrates are ideal to create natural planted terrarium set-ups for humidity-loving reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from tropical environments. The hygroscopic properties of the Exo Terra® Coconut Substrates regulate the terrarium’s relative humidity in a natural way by absorbing and slowly releasing moisture. Adequate relative humidity levels aid in shedding and help prevent respiratory infections.
Stimulates natural behavior.
The all natural Exo Terra® Coconut Substrates stimulate natural digging and burrowing behavior, and allow reptiles to shape firm nesting burrows similar to their shelters in nature. By slowly releasing moisture at night, the Exo Terra® Coconut Substrates stimulate the natural absorption of moisture by the reptile skin, so that dehydration in tropical animals is much less likely to occur. The unique size and shape of the particles discourage crickets to hide in the substrate.
True to nature.
This ecological substrate is the safest on the market for use with reptiles, frogs, salamanders and burrowing & digging animals. Because of the desalination process, these substrates are even safe to be used as a nutritional planting soil for live plants in a natural planted terrarium setup. The unique coir pith used for the Coconut Substrates consists of a mixture of short fibers and coco-peat grain sizes ranging from coarse granules to fine clumps resulting in improved soil drainage and aeration. This improved aeration promotes a flourishing population of beneficial, waste-reducing, nitrifying bacteria, and prevents root rot, making the Exo Terra® Coconut Substrates the safest choice for naturally planted terrarium setup.
