Buddha nut

Exotic fruit pod as a hiding place

The Buddha nut is an extraordinary natural decoration for terrariums. It comes from the Pterygota alata treewhich grows in the tropical regions of India, Myanmar and northern Malaysia. grows. This impressive tree can reach a height of up to 45 meters and has a broad tree crown.

The fruit of the tree forms a round pod that is open on one side. In nature, this gives rise to numerous winged seedswhich are then spread by the wind.

In the terrarium the Buddha nut mainly used as a decorative natural material. Their striking shape brings structure and an exotic character to the terrarium landscape.

As the bowl forms a small depression inside, small amounts of water collect after spraying the terrarium. small amounts of water collect after spraying the terrarium in it. This creates a natural source of water that can be used by many terrarium inhabitants. At the same time, this contributes to a more stable microclimate in the terrarium.

The Buddha nut is also ideal as a hiding place or retreat. Small spiders, insects and other terrarium inhabitants like to use the natural cavity as a shelter.

Our Buddha nuts are completely natural. They are neither dyed nor chemically treated. This means they remain safe for all terrarium animals and can be easily integrated into various terrarium landscapes.

Especially in tropical terrariums the Buddha nut blends in very harmoniously. It combines well with wood, moss, foliage or plants and provides a natural and varied structure.

As it is a natural product the Buddha nuts differ in shape, size and structure. It is precisely these differences that make each piece unique and give your terrarium a particularly natural look.