Annatto - Bixa orellana

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Annatto

Bixa orellana

Bixa orellana Usage Information

In Terrariums: Leaves and fruit husks are useful as a leaf litter addition.

In Vivariums: Leaves and fruit husks are good leaf litter additions. Isopods and other soil fauna feed on the decaying material. The fruit husks are quite spiny and probably unsuitable for amphibians and similar soft skinned animals.

In Aquariums: Untested by us.

General Appearance: The broken fruit husks add a very unique spiny texture to the soil with deep reddish brown colors. The leaves are spade shaped and dry to a medium brown. approximately 10-15cm long and 7-10cm wide.

Long Term: The leaves decompose quickly when moist, the fruit husks can last a while longer on moist terrarium floors.

Other: For decorative arts & crafts related purchases, please let us know and we can quote the price for other forms of the products. For example, sun dried, machine dried, pressed (flat), whole dried for arrangements etc. Depending on production method, prices will vary as to the needs of the order.

Bixa orellana Product Information

Product: Dried leaves

Form: Whole air dried

MOQ: 1 KG

Availability: Year Round

Supply Ability: 800 ± KG Annually

Export: Yes

Shipping: Postal Services, Air Freight, Ocean Freight

Bixa orellana Product Information

Product: Dried crushed fruit husks. May contain seeds.

Form: Whole air dried

MOQ: 1 KG

Availability: Harvests February-March

Supply Ability: 100 ± KG Annually

Export: Yes

Shipping: Postal Services, Air Freight, Ocean Freight

Variety Form MOQ Price Tier Quantities Packaging
Annatto Dried Leaves 1 kg 1kg Bulk Bags
Annatto Dried Crushed Fruit Husks 1 kg 1kg Bulk Bags

PLEASE NOTE: The item(s) on this page are showcasing the dried botanical products from the described species. This includes seeds, which are to be assumed non-viable (may not germinate). Seeds are not treated in any way and thus one can safely assume viability may still be possible which, for some countries, import regulations may exist. All of Kada's Gardens Dried Botanicals are intended for use as ornamental decoration, the pet and animal industry, or for study. Nothing on this page, or any other Dried Botanical page, is intended for cultivation, human consumption or animal consumption. Some species/parts may be poisonous or cause irritation when misused. We hold no responsibility, nor liability, for misuse or improper storage conditions once shipped. Please take proper precautions according to the species and product type in question.

Take care!

Kada’s Gardens Team