Springtail Culture

Springtails are tiny, resilient microfauna that naturally colonize damp soils, terrariums, and vivariums. Measuring just a fraction of an inch, they go to work behind the scenes, feasting on mold, decaying matter, and excess moisture to keep your habitat clean and thriving.

In planted terrariums and potted plants, springtails help maintain healthy soil structure and reduce unwanted mold growth, creating a more stable microclimate for your plants and inhabitants.

Key benefits

• Micro-sized workers — under 2 mm, yet mighty at cleaning substrate and cycling nutrients.
• Supports plant health — break down organic matter and release nutrients for roots.
• Mold control — feed on mold and fungal growth, helping keep growth in check.
• Terrarium-safe — generally safe for most reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates; non-toxic and beneficial in enclosed ecosystems.
• Low-maintenance — easy to establish with a damp starter substrate; no daily feeding required under normal conditions.

How to use

• Introduce a starter culture into moist, well-draining substrate in your terrarium, vivarium, or container garden.
• Maintain humidity (roughly 50-80%) but avoid waterlogging to keep populations thriving.
• Provide plenty of decaying organic matter or mold-friendly surfaces for feeding; they thrive on what’s already in most enclosed setups.
• Allow populations to grow naturally; monitor moisture and gently mist the substrate as needed.

Bring balance to your habitat with a thriving springtail population. A small addition that yields big results for soil health, plant vitality, and enclosure cleanliness.