Velvet Nut Pod - Striculia Pod

Add soft texture and organic contrast to your enclosure with Striculia Pods, commonly known as Velvet Pods due to their distinctive velvety outer surface. These unique, 100% natural botanicals bring an elegant, natural look to terrariums, vivariums, and aquariums, making them an excellent choice for tropical, bioactive, and blackwater-style setups.

In terrariums, Striculia Pods enhance realism by adding layered texture and natural hiding spaces while contributing to a forest-floor aesthetic. Their curved, shell-like form creates visual depth and subtle movement when incorporated into leaf litter and botanical layouts. In aquariums, Velvet Pods are valued for natural aquascapes, where their warm tones and organic shapes pair beautifully with driftwood, seed pods, and other botanicals.

As shown in the image, Striculia Pods feature a soft, velvety exterior with gently curved, opened segments and natural color variation ranging from light tan to rich brown. The interior surfaces display subtle texture and tonal contrast, making each pod visually distinct and one-of-a-kind.

Features & Benefits:

• 100% natural Striculia botanical pod

• Known as Velvet Pods for their velvety outer covering

• Ideal for terrariums, vivariums, and bioactive enclosures

• Excellent for aquariums and natural or blackwater aquascaping

• Adds soft texture, contrast, and organic visual interest

• Chemical-free and sustainably sourced

Important Notes:

• Size, shape, and color will vary due to the natural origin of the product

• Each Striculia (Velvet) Pod is unique and will differ from the example shown

• Aquarium use may gently tint water over time, enhancing a natural blackwater effect

Whether used as a focal botanical or blended into a layered natural layout, Striculia Pods (Velvet Pods) from Glass Box Tropicals provide a refined, natural element that elevates both terrarium and aquarium environments.