Indian Almond Leaves (5)

Indian Almond Leaves Dried (5)

Our Dried Indian Almond Leaves are served in packs of 5 leaves. Almond leaves provide a natural source of food for living plants and organisms, dried leaves contain tannins and humic acids, which leach into the soil when it rains. Tannins are what give blackwater rivers and streams their characteristic tea-color appearance and low pH value. Selective leaf litter can also provide additional benefits, including anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, all of which support your substrate health. All the leaf litter Biome Exotics offers have been specifically selected to have these enhanced properties. Standard and readily available Oak, and Magnolia leaves can be mixed in to increase the organic matter when preparing your substrate mixture.

• Indian almond leaves are unique in that they break down slower than other leaves.
• 100% organic.
• 100% completely free from chemical residues. 
• tannins released by Indian almond leaves kill bacteria, fungus, and viruses.
• Indian almond leaves contain flavonoids.
• The flavonoid Quercetin has been shown to offer anti-inflammatory properties.
• Indian Almond Leaves can slightly reduce pH in the substrate as the tannic acid is released.
• As the Indian almond leaves begin to break down, microorganisms called infusoria appear and feed on the leaf.
• Provides great natural cover for ground dwelling reptiles and micro-fauna.
• Can be used as leaf litter sprinkled over top or shredded and mixed into substrate.
• Leaves enhances substrate biofilm