Description
Fernwood soft tree fern substrate is made from the stem of a native New Zealand tree fern. In contrast to tree fern substrate from South America and Asia, substrate made from New Zealand tree fern is soft, spongy and has fantastic moisture-holding properties.
Fernwood soft tree fern substrate is perfect for creating a jungle floor in your tropical or sub-tropical terrarium or vivarium. It can also be used as a growing substrate for many different plant types including epiphytes, orchids and ferns. As it has the ability to retain moisture for a long period of time without bogging, it is also an excellent hydroponic substrate.
This soft tree fern Substrate has unique and natural properties including:
- Ability to retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.
- Well draining and good aeration.
- Slow to compost due to its natural antibacterial properties.
- Natural forest floor smell and texture encourages natural burrowing behaviour.
- Fibrous and soft.
- Natural look and colour. When wetted the substrate becomes a darker colour.
- Soft and porous for plant roots to easily grow through the fibre without becoming compacted.
- Natural capillary action works well when using flood trays for plant irrigation.
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Note: This product is manufactured from New Zealand Tree Fern which is sustainably harvested from privately owned forests.
As Stocked by the UK's Leading Brands
Our premium, peat free houseplant potting soils and substrates are stocked by the UK's leading plant shops, garden centres and plant brands, including:



Wholesale Customers
Interested in becoming a wholesale stockist? Our custom substrate range is available for wholesale customers in 2.5L and 8L for retail and also 40L sacks. For more information click here.
Recycling Scheme
All our substrates are now shipped in new resealable packaging. Once you've used the contents, simply post the bag back (or return in person) to us and we'll refill it for a 15% discount. Contact us for more information.
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