Description
Almond Leaves – Approx. 20 Large Leaves (Bagged for Freshness)
Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa) are a versatile and natural addition to any vivarium or terrarium setup. Carefully dried and packaged in the UK, each bag contains around 20 large leaves, ideal for hobbyists who want to mimic the natural rainforest floor or create beneficial ‘frog tea’ infusions.
Whether you’re keeping dart frogs, isopods, springtails, or reptiles, these leaves offer both aesthetic and ecological value.
Key Benefits:
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Bioactive Substrate Support: Slowly decomposing over weeks, almond leaves release tannins and organic matter, enriching your substrate and supporting a thriving clean-up crew of springtails and isopods.
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Naturalistic Look: Create a forest floor feel with realistic leaf litter, providing hiding spots and microclimates for small animals and invertebrates.
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Frog Tea Infusion: When steeped in dechlorinated water, almond leaves release tannins and humic acids, ideal for making ‘frog tea’ that supports amphibian skin health and natural water chemistry.
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Antifungal & Antibacterial Properties: Long used in fish and amphibian care, these leaves can help suppress mould and bacteria in damp vivarium conditions.
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Slow Breakdown: These thick, robust leaves decay slowly, lasting longer than many common alternatives like oak or beech, making them excellent for long-term setups.
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UK Sourced & Packed: Packaged and shipped quickly from the UK in a sealed bag to preserve freshness and quality.
Directions for Use:
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Vivarium Use: Rinse lightly before placing in the vivarium. Scatter over substrate or stack for depth.
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Frog Tea: Steep 1–2 leaves in a litre of warm dechlorinated water until the liquid is amber. Cool before use in enclosures or misting.
Contents:
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Approximately 20 large dried almond leaves per bag
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Leaf sizes vary naturally, typically between 15–25 cm
Add a natural rainforest touch to your bioactive setup today with our large, slow-decaying almond leaves. Perfect for UK hobbyists seeking quality and fast delivery.
