{"id":149969,"date":"2018-11-18T14:34:59","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T12:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/fodder-leaves\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T18:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T16:09:15","slug":"fodder-leaves","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/fodder-leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Fodder leaves"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forage foliage – the basis for a functioning soil life<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fodder leaves<\/b> is one of the most important elements in a near-natural terrarium. It forms the basis for a functioning ecosystem and is actively eaten by many animals. <\/span><\/p>\n

Straight Isopods, millipedes and springtails<\/b><\/span> are dependent on decaying leaves. In combination with <\/span>white rotten wood<\/b><\/span> and a suitable substrate create exactly the environment that these animals know from nature.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is exactly where you decide whether your terrarium is stable or not.<\/p>\n

Fermented for maximum nutrients<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

In nature, decomposers do not eat fresh leaves, but already decomposed material. That is why our fodder foliage is specifically fermented<\/b><\/span>.<\/span> <\/p>\n

During this process, microorganisms partially break down the lignin contained in the leaves. This makes the nutrients more readily available and the animals can utilize the leaves much more easily. <\/p>\n

The result is a food that:<\/p>\n

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  • is accepted more quickly<\/span><\/li>\n
  • is easier to digest<\/span><\/li>\n
  • promotes growth and activity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Production – natural and well thought out<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Our fodder leaves go through several steps to ensure that you receive a high-quality and safe product.<\/p>\n

    First, mixed leaves are mixed with water and special bacteria. It then ferments for several weeks, which specifically breaks down the structure. <\/p>\n

    After fermentation, the material is crushed. This makes it easy to distribute later in the terrarium. <\/p>\n

    Finally, the foliage is treated at -26 \u00b0C for at least 72 hours<\/b><\/span>which reliably reduces unwanted companions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Use in the terrarium<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    You can use the fodder leaves both as basic feed<\/b><\/span> as well as a <\/span>top layer<\/b><\/span> use.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The combination with is particularly effective:<\/p>\n

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    • Forest humus<\/b><\/span> as a substrate<\/span><\/li>\n
    • white rotten wood<\/b><\/span> as an additional food source<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sphagnum moss<\/b><\/span> for moisture regulation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This creates a stable, moist environment that actively supports soil life.<\/p>\n

      Advantages at a glance<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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      • Fermented and therefore <\/span>particularly rich in nutrients<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Is <\/span>Quickly accepted<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Supports a <\/span>stable microecosystem<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Ideal for <\/span>Isopods, millipedes and springtails<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Clean and safe thanks to <\/span>cold treatment<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Suitable accessories for your setup<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

        For an optimally functioning terrarium, we recommend the following combination of your setup:<\/p>\n

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        • Forest humus<\/b><\/span> – as a moist, structured substrate<\/span><\/li>\n
        • White rotten wood<\/b><\/span> – Additional nutrition and structure<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Health police<\/b><\/span> – for a stable substrate <\/span> <\/li>\n
        • Sphagnum moss<\/b><\/span> – stabilizes the humidity<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Cork bark or spiderwood<\/b><\/span> – Hiding places and structure<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Spray bottle <\/b><\/span>– for constant moisture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Only the combination of these elements ensures a really stable and durable system<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Fodder leaves<\/b> is not just an add-on – it is the basis for a functioning terrarium. It feeds your animals, stabilizes the climate and brings life to your setup. <\/span><\/p>\n

          If you want a natural, permanently stable terrarium<\/b><\/span> there is no way around high-quality food foliage.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Staple food for many invertebrates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":143039,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product-supplier":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1487,1489],"product_tag":[],"lce-checkout-addons":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-149969","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-food-calcium","7":"product_cat-substrate-mosses","8":"product_shipping_class-equipment-shipping","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-variable"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFodder leaves - Insektenliebe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fermented food foliage for Isopods, springtails and millipedes - easily usable foliage, sterilized and free from fungus gnats.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/fodder-leaves\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Fodder leaves\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Fermented food foliage for Isopods, springtails and millipedes - 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