--- product_id: 54297763 title: "Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre" brand: "exo terra" price: "€ 8.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Exo Terra" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/54297763-plantation-soil-substrate-8-8-litre store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 100% natural coconut husk fiber Boosts terrarium humidity effectively Stimulates natural digging & burrowing Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre **Brand:** exo terra **Price:** € 8.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Elevate your terrarium game with nature’s own substrate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre by exo terra - **How much does it cost?** € 8.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/54297763-plantation-soil-substrate-8-8-litre) ## Best For - exo terra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted exo terra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plant Power:** Nutritional base supports live plant growth, elevating your terrarium’s ecosystem. - • **Humidity Hero:** Enhances moisture retention to create the perfect microclimate for amphibians and reptiles. - • **Behavioral Boost:** Encourages natural digging and burrowing, promoting healthier, happier pets. - • **Versatile & Safe:** Ideal for frogs, salamanders, and burrowing species—100% toxin-free and eco-friendly. - • **Eco-Chic Substrate:** Crafted from sustainable coconut husk fiber for a natural terrarium vibe. ## Overview Exo Terra Plantation Soil Substrate is an 8.8-litre, 100% natural coconut husk fiber substrate designed to increase humidity and stimulate natural digging behaviors in terrariums. Perfect for amphibians, reptiles, and live plants, it creates a thriving, eco-friendly habitat that supports both animal and plant life. ## Description From the manufacturer Exo Terra Plantation Soil Substrate 100% natural substrate Ideal for natural terrarium set-ups Increases humidity in terrariums Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior Nutritional substrate for live plants Exo Terra Plantation Soil is made from compressed coconut husk fibre from the plantations of tropical Asia. This ecological substrate is ideal for increasing humidity in the terrarium and is totally safe for frogs, salamanders and burrowing or digging animals. The substrate can also be used as an incubation medium because of its hygroscopic properties. This 100% natural substrate can even be used as a nutritional planting soil for live plants in a terrarium set-up. Review: Recommended - Great product, really pleased with purchase Review: all good - good prove done job get more same produc recommend ## Features - Ideal for natural terrarium set-ups - Increases humidity in terrariums - Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001B5DIQG | | Best Sellers Rank | 1,926 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 6 in Terrarium Substrate | | Brand | Exo Terra | | Brand Name | Exo Terra | | Colour | Brown | | Country Of Origin | Vietnam | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,057 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00015561227704 | | Included Components | Exo Terra Plantation Soil, 8-Quart | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5L x 203W x 102H millimetres | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Type Name | Plantation Soil | | Item Weight | 635 g | | Item weight | 635 g | | Manufacturer | Exo Terra | | Manufacturer Part Number | PT2770 | | Material | Coconut husk fiber | | Material Type | Coconut husk fiber | | Model Number | Plantation Soil | | Pet Type | Amphibian | | Product Style | 8.8 Litre | | Product dimensions | 5L x 203W x 102H millimetres | | Set Name | Exo Terra Plantation Soil - 8 qt (8.8 L) | | Special Features | Nutritional, Humidity-enhancing, Natural, Stimulates Digging Behavior | | Special feature | Nutritional, Humidity-enhancing, Natural, Stimulates Digging Behavior | | Specific Uses For Product | Indoor | | Tank Volume | 24 Quarts | | Tank volume | 24 Quarts | | Target Species | Reptile | | UPC | 015561227704 | | Unit Count | 8800.0 millilitre | | Vivarium Type | Terrarium | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Exo Terra - **Colour:** Brown - **Item weight:** 635 g - **Material:** Coconut husk fiber - **Product dimensions:** 5L x 203W x 102H millimetres - **Shape:** Rectangular - **Special feature:** Nutritional, Humidity-enhancing, Natural, Stimulates Digging Behavior - **Specific uses for product:** Indoor - **Style:** 8.8 Litre - **Tank volume:** 24 Quarts ## Images ![Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rc2vvaqeL.jpg) ![Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81V6-U1BPvL.jpg) ![Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xYWTlzz-L.jpg) ![Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+38zAZh0L.jpg) ![Plantation Soil Substrate, 8.8 Litre - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+lrNeQMtL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can it be used for a tortoise ?** A: I use it with my tortoise and she not had any problems with it **Q: Hello, can I use this for beetle larva?** A: I've used it for my fruit beetle larva for ages **Q: I have just mixed this with sand as we would normal soil for my Herman tortoise, it is drying out slightly. Should I just regularly add water?** A: We use it for a gecko and it’s water sprayed every day. Seems to work Soil will react with external temperature...., so if it’s a hot day it might need a little more spray. **Q: Is it suitable for garden snails?** A: I've used it for garden snails and GALS ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended *by A***N on 23 May 2026* Great product, really pleased with purchase ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ all good *by M***A on 9 May 2026* good prove done job get more same produc recommend ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ok *by A***S on 31 March 2026* Haven’t use yet seems okay ## Frequently Bought Together - Exo Terra Plantation Soil, 8 Qt (8.8 L) - 100% Natural Terrarium Substrate | Increases Humidity, Stimulates Digging & Burrowing | Ideal for Natural Terrarium Setups & Live Plants - Sukh Sphagnum Moss for Reptiles - Terrarium Reptiles Moss Green Dried Peat Moss Habitat Bedding Moss for Snakes Turtle Frog Gecko and Other Reptiles Substrate (5, Ounces) - Exo Terra Coco Husk Terrarium Substrate, 8-Quart --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/54297763-plantation-soil-substrate-8-8-litre](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/54297763-plantation-soil-substrate-8-8-litre) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-07-03*