NaturePods Botanicals
Uxi Dragon's Egg Pod
Uxi Dragon's Egg Pod
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Uxi pods are hard egg-shaped botanicals, which are also known as Dragon's Egg pods. The Uxi pod, a fruit native to the Brazilian Amazon. It is harvested from the towering Endopleura uchi tree. This fruit, also known as uxi-amarelo, is deeply rooted in the culture and sustenance of the Amazonian people.
Product Details:
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Source Location: Brazil.
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Size: Approximately 2 inch to 3 inches long.
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100% Natural: Organically sourced and naturally dried, these pods are free from artificial chemicals, making them a safe and sustainable choice for various applications.
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Highly Versatile:
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Aquarium: When properly prepared, promote biofilm, and they contribute to a natural environment which stimulates natural behaviors for fish and shrimp. Uxi pods are difficult to waterlog.
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Bioactive Terrariums: Provides hiding spots for isopods and springtails, serves as a food source for isopods and springtails, enriches the substrate by releasing nutrients as they break down, and encourages natural and instinctive behaviors such as forging and exploring. These add a lot of texture and color to terrariums. Highly recommend when your enclosure needs a little something extra to take it to the next level.
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Botanical Home Decor: Perfect as bowl fillers or integrated into larger natural arrangements, terrariums, and potpourri.
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Craft & Art Projects: Their unique shape and texture inspire endless creative possibilities in wreaths, mixed media art, carving and more.
Preparation for Aquarium/Paludarium Use:
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Boil: Boil the pods for at least 1 to 2 hours to help them sink and leach initial tannins.
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Soak: Soak in clean water overnight or longer if needed, changing the water daily, until they are fully waterlogged and the desired amount of tannin has been leached.
- Ready to Use: Once they sink and you've achieved your desired water coloration, they are ready to be added to your setup.
Please Note: As a natural product, each pod is unique and will vary in size, shape, and coloration. These pods are intended for decorative, craft, and aquarium/vivarium use only and are not for human consumption.


