Beautiful natural conch shells. Vibrant natural colour and the shells' presentation makes this one of our most popular as a supporting base for air plants and succulents.

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Shell size: 7.5-10cm.

Shell Planter:
The polished pink fan lip makes this shell a popular planter for air plants and succulents. The shell can be drilled and suspended using suitable cord, however, it's stable non tipping form makes it best suited for use as a table top planter.

Top Tip:
Use in mini planters in place of feature stones. Shells allow for plants to grow naturally into their crevices and are lighter than a similar sized piece of rock.

Child Safe Sea Shell:
This shell is considered to be suitable for experiential learning including observation, creativity and interaction for Children over 3 years of age. (See Child Safe Sea Shells in our Info pages.)

Background:
True conch species are salt water snails which vary in size from small to very large.

Most species live on warm sandy bottoms in tropical waters in Indo-Pacific Oceans, and many are economically important as food sources. The shellfish is eaten, either raw like oysters, steamed or stir fried.

Conch Shells in History: In Mayan art large conches were used as paint and ink holders for scribes, as bugles and hand weapons.

Import / Export Identification: Sinistrombus Sinuatus

Retail and Creative Design: This sea shell is available in wholesale quantities.