Alder cones tea bags

Natural care for your terrarium – alder cones in a practical tea bag

Alder cones of the black alder naturally support a stable microclimate in the terrarium. They contain many Humic substances and tanninswhich can inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria. This is particularly beneficial for Invertebrates such as Isopods, millipedes and springtails.

In addition, alder cones the pH value in the substrate. This creates a soil environment that suits many terrarium inhabitants and resembles natural habitats.

Our alder cones come from Black alders from the natural environment. We collect them by handlet them ripen completely ripen on the tree and then dry them gently gently. This preserves their natural ingredients.

For many terrarium keepers, alder cones are particularly suitable for making an alder cone broth. To ensure that the brew remains clean later, the cones are already in a practical tea bag. As a result, hardly any dirt particles get into the water during the brewing time.

For a brew, add the alder cone tea bag in 1 liter of boiling water. Then leave the mixture infuse for about 24 hours.

During this time, the water turns a brownish. This color is created because the Dissolve humic substances from the alder cones in the water.

Then simply pour the brew into a spray bottle and spread it around the terrarium. If you have prepared more stock, you can easily Store in a closed bottle. The tannins it contains inhibit fungal growth so that the brew does not go moldy.

You don’t have to dispose of the boiled cones either. You can use them directly into the terrariumwhere Isopods and other bottom dwellers like to decompose and eat them.

Especially in heavily populated terrariums the regular use of alder cones supports a stable and healthy substrate climate.

As it is a natural product the individual cones differ in shape and size.

 

Contents: 1 tea bag with 6 alder cones of black alder