Colombian Leaf Litter — Cacao Leaves, 20 Count

On the rainforest floor cacao leaves are what much of the leaf litter layer is actually made of — large, broad leaves that shelter invertebrates as they slowly break down. This pack brings twenty of them to your bioactive build, notably larger than standard litter and substantial enough to create genuine cover. Like all of The Bio Dude’s Colombian leaf litter, these leaves are pre-boiled, baked and dried, harvested ethically from the Colombian rainforest, and guaranteed free of contaminants. Your order ships direct from The Bio Dude — see our shipping policy and refund policy for how these orders work.

• Feeds the cleanup crew: decomposing leaf litter is a primary food source for isopods and springtails — the engine of any bioactive enclosure, as our clean-up crew guide explains.
• Tannin-rich: naturally rich in tannins, useful in terrariums and aquariums alike.
• 20 larger leaves per pack: notably bigger than standard leaf litter — each leaf creates a pocket of cover and humidity underneath it.
• Springtail and isopod habitat: the broad leaf area is exactly the sheltered, slowly-decomposing surface cleanup crews graze and breed under.
• Safe by preparation: pre-boiled, baked and dried before packaging — ready to place once it arrives.

New to bioactive? Our complete bioactive setup guide covers where leaf litter fits, and our bioactive substrate guide explains why the top layer matters as much as what’s underneath.