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IslandBiome™
IslandBiome™ is a biologically active habitat soil built to replicate the humid, moisture-balanced forest floors found in tropical island rainforests. It’s designed for plants and systems that require consistent hydration, breathable structure, and stable humidity without waterlogging or compaction.
IslandBiome™ is engineered using our Biome Replication Technology™, a process that studies how tropical soils function in nature and rebuilds those systems in a reusable substrate. When moisture retention, airflow, and organic structure are balanced from the start, water distributes evenly and roots remain healthy in high-humidity environments.
This blend holds moisture consistently while staying open and breathable. Coco coir and leaf-based materials manage hydration, compost and leaf mold contribute natural soil structure, and biochar supports long-term stability without trapping excess water.
IslandBiome™ is well suited for tropical plants, amphibians, reptiles, and bioactive rainforest enclosures where humidity control and soil function are critical. It performs reliably in terrariums, paludariums, containers, and tropical-style plantings.
Built to behave like real tropical forest ground, IslandBiome™ provides a living, resilient foundation that supports healthy roots, active biology, and predictable moisture behavior over time.
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Coco Coir - Forms the moisture-holding backbone of the mix, keeping hydration consistent without becoming waterlogged.
Compost - Provides organic structure and supports active biological processes that help the soil function as a living system.
Leaf Mold & Leaf Litter - Create the spongy, humus-rich texture found on tropical forest floors, helping regulate moisture and support microfauna.
Moss Components - Contribute gentle water retention and surface humidity control without sealing off airflow.
Biochar - Improves long-term soil stability and provides habitat for beneficial microorganisms without increasing moisture saturation.
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IslandBiome™ is a tropical habitat soil designed to replicate the humid, biologically active forest floors of island rainforests. It’s built for environments where moisture is constant, airflow is critical, and soil must remain stable under high humidity.
IslandBiome™ is well suited for tropical plants, amphibians, reptiles, and bioactive enclosures that depend on consistent hydration and active soil biology. It supports live plants, clean-up crews, and natural behaviors without compacting or turning anaerobic.
This substrate is designed to function as part of a living system, not just a planting medium.
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IslandBiome™ works because it’s built around how tropical soils manage water and air, not around forcing drainage or holding excess moisture.
Even Moisture Distribution - Coir, leaf-based materials, and moss hold water evenly throughout the profile instead of pooling at the bottom.
Breathable Structure - Organic layering and varied particle sizes keep air moving through the root zone, even in high-humidity environments.
Biological Activity - This mix supports microbial life and microfauna that help regulate decomposition and soil function over time.
Tropical-Accurate Behavior - IslandBiome™ behaves like real rainforest ground — soft, resilient, and biologically active — rather than compacted soil or soggy substrate.
Because our soil is balanced from the start, IslandBiome™ remains stable, predictable, and easy to manage with minimal adjustment.
Animals & insects
Green Anole, Crested Gecko, Day Gecko, Tokay Gecko, Cuban Knight Anole, Panther Chameleon, Veiled Chameleon, Marine Iguana, Blue Tongue Skink, Solomon Island Skink, Island Racer Snake, Curly-tailed Lizard, Indonesian Tree Monitor, Bamboo Rat Snake, Mangrove Snake, Flying Fox, Tree Shrew, Island Rice Rat, Coconut Crab, Polynesian Rat, Indian Civet, Tenrec, Hermit Crab, Fiddler Crab, Island Land Snails, Giant African Snail, Giant Millipede, Orb Weaver, Jumping Spider, Whip Spider, Ghost Ants, Bamboo Roaches, Banana Slug, Tropical Woodlice, Atlas Beetle, Long-Horned Beetle.
Plants
Banana, Plantain, Cacao, Coffee, Papaya, Mango, Guava, Lychee, Longan, Rambutan, Jackfruit, Breadfruit, Soursop, Starfruit, Sapodilla, Carambola, Avocado, Coconut Palm, Betel Nut Palm, Areca Palm Tropical, Foxtail Palm, Bottle Palm, Traveler Palm, Royal Palm, Queen Palm, Fishtail Palm, Rattan Palm Mature, Palm Sprout Tropical, Elephant Ear Tropical, Taro, Giant Taro, Wild Taro, Cassava, Yams, Arrowroot, Chayote, Breadnut, Sweet Potato Tropical, Sugarcane, Pineapple, Passionfruit, Dragonfruit, Granadilla, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Green Peppervine, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Bay Leaf Tropical, Curry Leaf, Pandan, Galangal, Ginger Tropical, Blue Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom, Vanilla, Vanilla Vine, Allspice, Tamarind, Kokum, Langsat, Mangosteen, Durian, Ambarella, Golden Apple, Malay Apple, Wax Jambu, Jambu Air, Rose Apple, Jaboticaba, Pitomba, Loquat Tropical Form, Surinam Cherry, Barbados Cherry, Acerola, Miracle Fruit, Ice Cream Bean, Mamey Sapote, Black Sapote, White Sapote, Canistel, Abiu, Nance, Cherimoya, Atemoya, Sugar Apple, Custard Apple, Pawpaw Tropical, Guarana, Kava, Betel Leaf Vine, Cocoa Plum, Mammee Apple, Hog Plum, Hog Apple, Spanish Lime, Guinep, Quenepa, Akee Tree, Breadfruit Domestic, Monkey Pod Tree, Rain Tree Tropical, Tamarillo, Edible Hibiscus, Roselle, Sorrel Tropical, Chayote Vine, Choko, Sissoo Spinach, Okinawa Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Cranberry Hibiscus, Surinam Spinach, Amaranth Tropical, Telfairia Pumpkin, Water Apple, Mangrove Apple, Bilimbi, Carob Tree Tropical, Indian Almond Tropical, Sea Grape, Nauclea Cadamba, Achiote, Annatto, Golden Shower Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana, Frangipani, Plumeria, Temple Tree, Ylang Ylang, Champaca Flower, Gardenia Tropical, Jasmine Tropical, Michelia Flower, Ginger Torch, Red Torch Ginger, Thai Ginger, Heliconia, Bird of Paradise Tropical, Travelers Palm Tropical, Cordyline Ti Plant, Croton, Coleus Tropical, Fern Palm, Cycad Tropicals, Bamboo Tropical, Giant Bamboo, Tropical Timber Bamboo, Banisteriopsis Caapi, Chacruna, Ayahuasca Vine Mixed, Passionflower Tropical, Dutchman’s Pipe Vine, Vines Tropical Mix, Bromeliads Tropical, Philodendron Tropical Climbing, Monstera Tropical, Anthurium Tropical, Alocasia Tropical, Caladium Tropical, Colocasia Tropical, Xanthosoma Tropical, Heliconia Lobster Claw, Hawaiian Ti, Torch Ginger Yellow, Torch Ginger Pink, Costus Spiral Ginger, Brazilian Spinach, Malabar Chestnut, Money Tree Tropical, Breadfruit Leaf, Uvaia, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry Red, Surinam Cherry Black, Bush Lemon Tropical, Kaffir Lime Tropical.oons
IslandBiome™ is a biologically active habitat soil designed to replicate the humid, moisture-balanced forest floors of tropical island rainforests. Made from coco coir, compost, leaf litter, moss, leaf mold, and biochar, it supports consistent hydration, airflow, and active biology without waterlogging.
Produced using our Biome Replication Technology™, IslandBiome™ is balanced to manage moisture naturally while staying open and breathable. The mix supports plants, microfauna, and bioactive systems and is ready to use straight out of the bag in terrariums, enclosures, or tropical plantings.
We study how soil works in the real world. That means collecting live samples from natural environments, testing them in the lab, and paying close attention to how structure, water, nutrients, and biology interact over time.
We combine hands-on fieldwork, extensive lab testing, open-source research, and APSU’s proprietary tools to turn those observations into reliable potting mixes. Each blend is built to stay structurally sound, hold nutrients through exchange rather than leaching, and support living biology long after planting. The result is a reusable soil system that performs consistently in containers, gardens, and habitats—so growers spend less time correcting problems and more time growing.
