Description
Reptiscape Thika Palm Leaves are an excellent leaf litter that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. They also make a tasty treat for your isopods and springtails in a bioactive terrarium
Thika Palm leaves come from the Filicium decipiens (Japanese Fern Tree) AKA Pihimbiya tree is an ornamental tree grown in many tropical locations around the world
Using Thika Palm Leaves in a Terrarium
Leaf litter not only helps with providing a naturalistic appearance, the leaves also provide hiding spots for animals such as dart frogs and small reptiles. Even snakes will enjoy hiding under the leaves.
Additionally, micro fauna like springtails and isopods will use the decomposing leaves as food.
In the forest, the leaf litter may be several inches thick. Typically in a naturalistic or bioactive terrarium, you want to have the leaves at least a few layers deep and you should routinely add leaves as you see them decomposing.
How to clean and sanitize Thika Palm Leaves
While you can simply rinse your leaves, it is recommended that you also sterilize the leaves prior to using them in a terrarium or aquarium. To achieve this you can microwave damp leaves for 1-2 minute, boil leaves for approximately 5 minutes, or bake damp leaves at 200 °F for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Each package contains 25 dried Thika Palm leaves. Each leaf is approx 3-4” (7-10cm)
Due to the nature of this product there will be variation in size and shape.
Looking for more leaf litter for your terrarium? Check out our Leaf Litter Collection Here.
Reptiscape Ketakera Leaves are available for sale and shipping in Canada.
