Description
About the Fasciolaria trapezium shell
The Fasciolaria trapezium shell is the striped fox shell, also listed as Pleuroploca trapezium. It is a large, heavy spindle shell with a tall spire and a wide aperture. Fine dark lines band the cream and brown surface, so it reads as striped from across a room.
Because it is one of the bigger shells we stock, it takes a bigger plant than most. A medium caput-medusae or a small harrisii fits the aperture. In addition, the weight of the shell keeps the piece from tipping.
We sell it singly at 50 cents. Each shell is natural, so size and banding vary a little from piece to piece.
Shells ship with your plants. A large order of heavy shells may add to the shipping cost, and in that case we bill the difference separately.
For a shop, this is the shell for a statement piece. Set a silver plant in the aperture and stand the shell on a table, or hang it in one of our larger hangers as a centrepiece.
Using the Fasciolaria trapezium shell with air plants
Set a medium plant into the aperture so the base rests inside the lip. The shell is heavy enough to stand on its side without help. However, a dab of E-6000 Tillandsia Glue will secure the plant if the shell will hang. To hang it, drill a small hole near the spire and use fishing line or Tillandsia Wire. Alternatively, set the whole shell in a Hooped Seashell Hanger. Mist in place, because the aperture drains well. Then lift the plant out every couple of weeks for a full soak, and let it dry before it goes back.
- Fits: One medium plant, for example caput-medusae, small harrisii, bulbosa or a stricta clump.
- Mounting: Set in the aperture, then glue if it will hang.
- Watering: Mist in place, or lift out to soak.
- Feeding: Feed monthly with diluted TillyBoost Fertilizer in the soak.
- Placement: Table or hanger in bright indirect light.
- Care of the shell: Rinse if dusty. The lip can chip, so pack it well.
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