Palm Tail Ball

The palm tail ball is a product of the Borassus flabellifer palm tree.  It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and it's a palm tree of the Sugar palm group.  The palm tail balls are vine-like parts of the palm tree that have been wrapped into a ball.  These are excellent for harvesting springtails from a soil culture.  Just be sure not to let them get wet by misting them directly because the ball will lose its shape and unravel.  Please visit our sister website www.naturepodsbotanicals.com for bulk quantities.

Product Details:

• Source Location:  India.

• Size:  Approximately 2.4".  (about the size of a tennis ball)

• 100% Natural: Organically sourced and naturally dried, these pods are free from artificial chemicals, making them a safe and sustainable choice for various applications.

• Highly Versatile:

• Aquarium:  These are not recommended for aquariums because when they get wet, they will unravel and lose their shape.  However, they are aquarium safe and they do produce a fair amount of biofilm.

• Bioactive Terrariums:  Palm spring balls provide hiding spots and a food source for isopods, and springtails, enriches the substrate by releasing nutrients as they break down, and encourages natural and instinctive behaviors such as forging and exploring.  NOTE:  These balls do unravel and lose their shape when they get wet.  Place in a dry area and do not mist directly.

• Botanical Home Decor: Perfect as standalone decorative pieces, bowl fillers, or integrated into larger natural arrangements, terrariums, and potpourri.

• Craft & Art Projects: Their unique shape and texture inspire endless creative possibilities in wreaths, mixed media art, and more.

Please Note: As a natural product, each palm tail ball is unique and will vary in size, shape, and coloration. These botanicals are intended for decorative, craft, and aquarium/vivarium use only and are not for human consumption.

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