Cholla Wood (6" Branches)
Cholla wood is a nutritious, aesthetic softwood for isopod cultures and bioactive terrariums. This porous cactus wood forms naturally forms a biofilm and readily breaks down in the humid conditions of a terrarium* or isopod culture - steadily releasing nutrients for your isopods and springtails to feed on.
Size - 6 inches long, 3/4" to 1-1/4" diameter.
*Recommended for setups with established cleanup crews only. Bioactive bugs are necessary to ensure that mold growth becomes part of your terrarium's nutrient cycle and not a nuisance.
Key Benefits
Cholla wood: Isopod hideout + snack combo
Decomposing softwoods like cholla are a reliable and safe alternative to naturally rotting wood.
The irregular spaces, holes, and patterning add a dynamic appearance to any environment - natural or otherwise.
Isopods and other terrarium critters love to explore its holey structure. Helping them to relax and encouraging them into view.
FAQ
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Cholla wood in isopod cultures
These organic, pesticide-free cholla wood chunks can be added straight in.
I'd avoid misting the cholla wood directly where possible to avoid encouraging mold growth. Keep that as the dryer area where they can explore.
Cholla wood in terrariums?
Due to its porous structure, cholla wood can absorb more moisture in humid terrariums with low airflow, making it more prone to mold than hardwoods.
That's why we recommend cholla for bioactive terrariums with cleanup crews - so they can keep on top of any mold outbreaks.
- See our cholla wood guide for more help.
- Check out hardwoods like Manzanita wood for mold-resistant hardscape options.