Step Fruit Botanical

Step Fruit pods are long interesting seed pod of the Delonix regia tree found across tropical Asia. When dried, these unique woody pods make great additions to natural bioactive enclosures and blackwater and biotope aquascapes on the botanical method.  Isopods and springtails enjoy colonizing step fruit, and our dart frogs will use them as a ramp to climb to the top of cork bark.  

Product Details

• Scientific Name: Delonix regia
• Common Names: Step Fruit pod
• Source Location: India
• Size: Approximately 12 inches to 21 inches long and 1.5 to 2 inches wide
• 100% Natural: Organically sourced and naturally dried, free from artificial chemicals — safe and sustainable for all applications

Uses

• Aquarium: When properly prepared, Step Fruit pods promote biofilm that shrimp love to graze on, create microfauna hotspots, and provide unique curved hiding spots that contribute to a naturalistic blackwater aquascape. 
• Bioactive Terrarium: Provides hiding spots and a food source for isopods and springtails, enriches the substrate as they break down, and encourages foraging and exploration.  Invertebrates enjoy these seed pods.
• Botanical Home Decor: Perfect as bowl fillers or integrated into natural arrangements, terrariums, and potpourri.
• Craft & Art Projects: Their unique shape and ribbed texture inspire creative possibilities in mixed media art.

Aquarium Preparation

1. Boil: Boil for at least 15 minutes to help them sink and leach initial tannins.
2. Soak: Soak in clean water overnight or longer, changing water daily, until fully waterlogged and desired tannin level is reached.
3. Ready to Use: Once they sink and you've achieved your desired water coloration, add to your tank.

Please Note: As a natural product, each pod will vary in size, shape, and color. Intended for decorative, craft, and aquarium/vivarium use only. Not for human consumption.