{"product_id":"date-palm-stalk","title":"Date Palm Stalk","description":"\u003cp\u003eDate Palm stalks are the flower stalks of the \u003cem\u003ePhoenix dactylifera\u003c\/em\u003e trees found across tropical Asia. These dried unique branches are great additions to natural bioactive enclosures, paludariums and \u003cstrong\u003eblackwater\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebiotope aquascapes\u003c\/strong\u003e on the \u003cstrong\u003ebotanical method\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Isopods and springtails enjoy colonizing the textured areas of blossom stalk, and shrimp and small invertebrates will feed on the biofilm.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhoenix dactylifera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Date Palm stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 16 inches to 24 inches long and 2.5 to 3 inches wide at the widest point of the branch.  These unusual stalks are highly variable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Natural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organically sourced and naturally dried, free from artificial chemicals — safe and sustainable for all applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e When properly prepared, Date Palm branches promote \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e that shrimp and invertebrates love to graze on, create \u003cstrong\u003emicrofauna hotspots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and provide unique hiding spots that contribute to a naturalistic \u003cstrong\u003eblackwater aquascape\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive Terrarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides hiding spots and a food source for isopods and springtails, enriches the substrate as they break down, and encourages foraging and exploration.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Home Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect integrated into natural arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Art Projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their unique shape and finger-like texture inspire creative possibilities in mixed media art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil for at least 15 minutes to help them sink and leach initial tannins.  The branch is large, so it may be necessary to \"flip\" the branch around so both ends are boiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak in clean water overnight or longer, changing water daily, until fully waterlogged and desired tannin level is reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once they sink and you've achieved your desired water coloration, add to your tank. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a natural product, each branch will vary in size, shape, and color. Intended for decorative, craft, and aquarium\/vivarium use only. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNot\u003c\/u\u003e for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturePods Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"1 Date Palm Stalk","offer_id":47134035771580,"sku":"1DatePalmStalk","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Date Palm Stalks","offer_id":47134035804348,"sku":"3DatePalmStalks","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/3304\/2620\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b96e6fa4-6411-4298-89df-d0db7e5c970f.jpg?v=1786214323","url":"https:\/\/www.naturepodsbotanicals.com\/products\/date-palm-stalk","provider":"NaturePods Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}