Cork Bark for Terrariums
Cork bark is perhaps the most versatile terrarium material you can buy, with a unique combination of structural and bioactive qualities, cork bark can perform a wide variety of functions and unique combination of structural and bioactive qualities, cork bark can perform a wide variety of functions
Lightweight – Cork’s honeycomb cellular structure keep it surprisingly light and durable.
Water-resistant – A hydrophobic membrane of a substance called “Subarin” is thought to be the source of cork bark’s incredible impermeability.
Rot and mold resistant – Being impermeable to liquid has a handy side-effect of basically preventing rotting. You can’t break down what you can’t get into!
Elastic – The low-density structure holds air pockets that can compress and bounce back.
Available in 3 Options
- 20x20cm
- 40x40cm
- 6 to 8 Pcs of each 2~3″ Inches
Uses of Natural Cork Bark in Terrariums
Hardscape
Cork bark is one of the most natural-looking terrarium materials.
No other material can match its distinctive style. Plus, there’s a wide degree of natural variation that keeps things interesting – no two pieces are ever the same!
Applications
- This Natural Cork Bark Tiles are ideal for Aerial Plants, Terrarium Decor, Aquarium Decor, Backdrop for terrarium
- Ideal media to grow terrarium moss and to make moss wall
- Cork bark’s lightweight structure makes it a good material for terrarium backgrounds and ledges.
- You can glue them in place against the back panel (or fill them in with foam), and it’s not going to add significant weight.
- The rough surface and uneven texture make mounting epiphytes easy, so it’s a versatile terrarium decor option.
- Mounting orchids around the background is a great way to add a pop of color; vining plants can look great cascading down the back.
- Great for interesting shape and texture. Can be used as cladding and covering areas.
- Made from 100% Natural Cork of High Quality from
- It’s used in everything from terrarium backgrounds to isopod cultures
Usage
- Decoration for the individual design: place in the aquarium, can be weighted down (to prevent floating)
- Natural product without toxic substances, water neutral: no release of unwanted pollutants into the water
- Clean thoroughly before use, initial brown discoloration of water disappears after partial water changes
- Contents: cork bark for the decoration of terrariums
Please not that due to the natural cork bark, these sheets will contain natural variation in size, colour, texture and thickness.
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