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DesertBiome™
DesertBiome™ is a mineral-forward habitat soil built to replicate the dry, well-drained ground found in arid and semi-arid environments. It’s designed for plants and systems that require firm structure, rapid drainage, and low moisture retention without becoming dusty or unstable.
DesertBiome™ is engineered using our Biome Replication Technology™ (patent pending) — a process that studies how desert soils function in nature and rebuilds those systems in a reusable substrate. When mineral structure and drainage are balanced from the start, water moves predictably and roots remain healthy in low-humidity conditions.
This blend sheds water quickly while maintaining enough weight and structure to prevent shifting or collapse. Silica-free sand forms the primary mineral base, crushed granite dust adds stability and firmness, organic topsoil contributes natural soil structure, and biochar improves long-term performance without increasing moisture retention.
DesertBiome™ is well suited for arid plants, desert reptiles, and bioactive desert enclosures where fast drainage and stable footing are critical. It performs reliably in containers, terrariums, and outdoor desert-style plantings.
Built to behave like real desert ground, DesertBiome™ provides a stable, breathable foundation that supports healthy roots and predictable water behavior over time.
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Silica-Free Sand - Forms the primary mineral base of the mix, providing fast drainage and a natural desert texture without dust or sharp particles.
Crushed Granite Dust - Adds weight and firmness, improving structural stability and preventing shifting or collapse in dry conditions.
Organic Topsoil - Contributes natural soil structure and cohesion, helping the mix behave like real ground rather than loose sand.
Biochar - Supports long-term soil stability and microbial habitat without increasing water retentio
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Desert & Arid Plants - Designed for plants adapted to dry, mineral soils where excess moisture quickly becomes a problem.
Desert Reptile & Bioactive Enclosures - Ideal for arid species that require firm footing, low humidity, and fast-drying substrates.
Containers & Terrariums - Performs reliably in pots and enclosures where predictable drainage and stability matter.
Outdoor Desert-Style Plantings - Suitable for dryland gardens and controlled landscapes that mimic arid environments.
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DesertBiome™ works because it’s built around how water moves through natural desert soils, not around holding moisture.
Fast Drainage
Sand and granite allow water to move through quickly, preventing saturation.Firm Structure
Crushed granite and topsoil create stable footing that resists shifting and collapse.Low Moisture Retention
The blend avoids fine organic materials that trap water in arid systems.Desert-Accurate Behavior
The soil behaves like real desert ground — dry, breathable, and structurally sound.Because the system is balanced from the start, DesertBiome™ remains predictable and stable without constant adjustment.
Animals & Insects
Bearded Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Uromastyx, Egyptian Uromastyx, Sand Boa, Banded Gecko, Desert Tortoise, Horned Lizard, Collared Lizard, Frilled Dragon, Rosy Boa, Kenyan Sand Boa, Western Hognose Snake, Sidewinder Rattlesnake, Chuckwalla, Desert Iguana, Gila Monster, Sandfish Skink, Savannah Monitor, Mongolian Gerbil, Jerboa, Kangaroo Rat, Fat-Tailed Gerbil, Spiny Mouse, Desert Hamster, Fennec Fox, Kit Fox, Rock Hyrax, Ground Squirrel, Desert Isopods, Darkling Beetles, Desert Millipedes, Desert Hairy Scorpion, Vinegaroon, Desert Tarantulas, Giant Desert Centipede, Sun Scorpion, Arizona Bark Scorpion, Sand Roaches, Sahara Ants, Desert Snails, Velvet Ant.
Plants
Desert Marigold, Desert Sand Verbena, Brittlebrush, Mojave Sage, Desert Holly, Desert Rock Daisy, Apache Plume, Desert Willow, Desert Ironwood, Palo Verde, Blue Palo Verde, Foothill Palo Verde, Blackbrush, Fourwing Saltbush, Winterfat, Atriplex Saltbush, Shadscale, Alkali Sacaton, Nevada Ephedra, Desert Broom, Bladderpod, Fairy Duster, Baja Fairy Duster, Chuparosa, Desert Lavender, Desert Trumpet, Paperflower, Indigo Bush, Catclaw Mimosa, Chia Sage, Woolly Hopsage, Spiny Hopsage, Desert Peach, Cliff Fendlerbush, White Bursage, Burrobrush, Creosote Groundcover Types, Paperbag Bush, Desert Senna, Desert Princesplume, Desert Blazingstar, Evening Primrose (desert form), Desert Evening Primrose, Ghost Flower, Desert Five Spot, Mojave Aster, Desert Globemallow (non overlapping strain), Desert Mallow, Desert Zinnia, Desert Paintbrush, Mojave Poppy, Desert Poppy, Desert Gold Sunflower, Desert Sunflower, Yellow Dot Daisy, Ghost Goldeneye, Tansy Aster (arid), Desert Chicory, Wild Heliotrope (desert type), Desert Checkerbloom, Desert Penstemon, Parry Penstemon, Desert Princes Plume, Desert Canterbury Bells, Desert Tidy Tips, Blazingstar, Desert Lily (Panamint), Sand Verbena Bush, Sand Mat, Skeleton Weed, Turpentine Bush, Range Ratany, Thistle Sage, Cheesebush, Desert Almond, Desert Peach, Desert Thorn, Wolfberry, Graythorn, Range Ratany, Sand Sagebrush, Desert Dropseed, Sand Dropseed, Indian Ricegrass, Sideoats Grama (dryland form), Needlegrass (desert type), Desert Needlegrass, Sand Bluestem, Desert Saltgrass, Crested Wheatgrass (arid), Desert Melic Grass, Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany, Torrey Yucca seedling stage only (not adult overlap), Desert Trumpet, Wild Desert Carrot, Desert Parsley, Sand Lettuce, Wild Gourd, Coyote Melon, Tumbleweed Russian Thistle, Golden Eye, Goldenwild Aster, Desert Dandelion, Blazing Star, Desert Dozedaisy.
DesertBiome™ is a mineral-forward habitat soil designed to replicate the dry, fast-draining ground of arid environments. Made from silica-free sand, crushed granite dust, organic topsoil, and biochar, it provides firm structure, predictable drainage, and low moisture retention.
Produced using our Biome Replication Technology™, DesertBiome™ is balanced to move water efficiently while remaining stable and dust-free. The blend sheds excess moisture, resists shifting or collapse, and is ready to use straight out of the bag in containers, enclosures, or desert-style plantings.
