{"product_id":"southern-magnolia-branches-with-leaves","title":"Southern Magnolia Branches with Leaves","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:1200px;margin:auto;background:#f8f7f2;color:#2b241d;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(0,0,0,.12);\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO IMAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/mag1.png?v=1778636352\" alt=\"Real Southern Magnolia Branches with Leaves for bioactive terrariums vivariums aquariums and naturalistic enclosures\" style=\"width:100%;display:block;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO TEXT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:55px 32px;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7f3e8,#e8dec8);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:46px;line-height:1.1;margin:0;color:#2f4f1f;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;\"\u003e\n      Real Southern Magnolia Branches with Leaves\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:22px;color:#7a4f25;font-weight:bold;margin:22px 0 0;\"\u003e\n      Premium Dried Botanicals for Terrariums, Vivariums \u0026amp; Aquariums\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width:900px;margin:28px auto 0;font-size:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n      Bring bold natural texture, long-lasting structure, and stunning forest-floor realism into your enclosure with real preserved Southern Magnolia branches. Each branch is hand-picked, individually inspected, and selected for premium quality, giving your bioactive terrarium, vivarium, paludarium, or aquarium a beautiful natural botanical accent that looks incredible and functions beautifully.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INFOGRAPHIC --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:35px;background:#fffaf0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/mag6.png?v=1778636353\" alt=\"Southern Magnolia branches infographic showing size leaves bioactive terrarium benefits aquarium use and preparation instructions\" style=\"width:100%;display:block;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:18px;padding:35px;background:#314f22;text-align:center;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:14px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:34px;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:12px 0 8px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eReal Magnolia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eGenuine Southern Magnolia branches with glossy green leaves and fuzzy brown undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:14px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:34px;\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:12px 0 8px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eLong Lasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eThick leathery leaves break down slower than many softer leaf litter options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:14px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:34px;\"\u003e🦎\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:12px 0 8px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eBioactive Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003ePerfect for natural cover, humidity pockets, microfauna shelter, and forest-floor enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:14px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:34px;\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:12px 0 8px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eAquarium Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eGreat for blackwater aquariums, shrimp tanks, tannins, biofilm, and botanical aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT DETAILS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:50px 32px;background:#fff;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:34px;color:#2f4f1f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n      Premium Southern Magnolia Branches with Leaves\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width:950px;margin:0 auto;font-size:18px;line-height:1.95;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n      These Dried Southern Magnolia branches are cut from one of the largest and most iconic magnolia species, known for its large, thick, dark green leaves and warm fuzzy brown undersides. Each branch contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7 to 14 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures around \u003cstrong\u003e10 to 14 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a beautiful and functional choice for enclosure design.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width:950px;margin:25px auto 0;font-size:18px;line-height:1.95;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n      Every branch is individually inspected before shipping, and only premium pieces are selected. Use them to add depth, cover, natural structure, and long-lasting botanical texture to tropical, woodland, bioactive, aquatic, and naturalistic displays.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BIOACTIVE SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:35px;padding:50px 32px;background:#f4efdf;border-top:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 420px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/mag2.png?v=1778636351E\" alt=\"Southern Magnolia leaves used in a bioactive terrarium with cork bark moss plants and natural forest floor leaf litter\" style=\"width:100%;display:block;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:32px;color:#2f4f1f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n        Perfect for Bioactive Terrariums\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n        Southern Magnolia leaves are prized in bioactive terrariums because their thick, leathery structure holds up far longer than many softer leaves. They create natural hiding spaces, shaded retreats, humidity pockets, and microhabitats for isopods, springtails, millipedes, beetles, and other clean-up crew organisms.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n        Scatter them across substrate, lean branches against cork bark, tuck them into planted areas, or use them as bold natural accents to build a realistic forest-floor environment your animals can explore.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- AQUARIUM SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap-reverse;align-items:center;gap:35px;padding:50px 32px;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:32px;color:#2f4f1f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n        Great for Blackwater \u0026amp; Botanical Aquariums\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n        When properly prepared, magnolia leaves can be used in botanical method aquariums and blackwater-inspired displays. They may release natural tannins, support biofilm development, and create grazing surfaces for shrimp, snails, crayfish, crabs, and small fish.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n        Their thicker structure allows them to last longer than many delicate aquarium botanicals while adding a natural leaf-litter look that brings depth, shelter, and realism to aquatic environments.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 420px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/mag4.png?v=1778636351\" alt=\"Southern Magnolia leaves used in a botanical blackwater aquarium with shrimp fish tannins biofilm and natural leaf litter\" style=\"width:100%;display:block;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BENEFITS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:50px 32px;background:#314f22;color:#fff;text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:34px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n      Why Keepers Love Magnolia Branches\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:30px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eNatural Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;\"\u003eCreates realistic hiding places and visual barriers for reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and microfauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eSlow Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;\"\u003eDurable leaves provide longer-lasting structure compared with many softer leaf litter types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eMicrofauna Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;\"\u003eSupports isopods, springtails, detritivores, and clean-up crews by creating sheltered foraging zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eBeautiful Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"line-height:1.7;\"\u003eGlossy green tops and fuzzy brown undersides create stunning natural contrast in any enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PERFECT FOR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:50px 32px;background:#fff;text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:34px;color:#2f4f1f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n      Perfect For\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(170px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003eBioactive Terrariums\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003eVivariums\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003ePaludariums\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003eBlackwater Aquariums\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003eShrimp Tanks\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003eIsopod Cultures\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003eSpringtail Cultures\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efdf;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003eNaturalistic Displays\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:50px 32px;background:#f4efdf;text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:34px;color:#2f4f1f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n      Product Details\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:850px;margin:auto;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8cbb6;border-radius:16px;padding:30px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#3b332b;margin:0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Southern Magnolia Branches with Leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eBranch Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–14 inches long\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLeaves Per Branch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–14 leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark green tops with fuzzy brown undersides\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually inspected, premium branches only\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PREPARATION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:50px 32px;background:#fff;text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #d8cbb6;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:34px;color:#2f4f1f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n      Aquarium Preparation Note\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width:900px;margin:auto;font-size:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#3b332b;\"\u003e\n      For aquarium use, rinse thoroughly before use. Boiling or soaking is recommended prior to adding to aquariums. Natural tannin release may occur, and water parameters should always be monitored when adding any botanical material to aquatic systems.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:55px 32px;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#314f22,#1e3515);color:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:40px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Build a Better Forest Floor.\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width:850px;margin:25px auto 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Real Southern Magnolia Branches with Leaves are a beautiful, functional, and long-lasting botanical choice for keepers who want their enclosures to look natural, support clean-up crews, and create richer bioactive environments.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"1 Branch","offer_id":52005309382976,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Branches","offer_id":52005309415744,"sku":null,"price":32.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/il_1588xN.5775581684_q4rg.webp?v=1778636689","url":"https:\/\/www.stargazerexotics.ca\/products\/southern-magnolia-branches-with-leaves","provider":"Stargazer Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}