Native Seed Box Bombs | Koala Food with Ornamental Gum Nuts

Australian eucalyptus seed bombs for koala habitat

These Native Seed Box eucalyptus seed bombs are a direct and meaningful contribution to koala habitat restoration. Rolled from Australian clay and compost packed with six native eucalyptus species, each bomb protects its seeds until conditions are right for germination — then breaks down naturally and allows the trees to establish without any further intervention. Each set includes ornamental gum nuts for a local finishing touch. A genuinely purposeful gift for anyone who cares about Australian wildlife and the landscapes that support it.

Six eucalyptus species for koalas and wildlife

The seed mix is curated specifically around eucalyptus species that provide food, shelter and habitat for koalas and other Australian wildlife. Different eucalyptus species are preferred by koala populations in different regions — this mix covers a range of species suited to varying conditions, from riverine environments to higher altitude and coastal habitats. Each species also provides nectar for honeyeaters, habitat for hollow-dependent birds and structural diversity in any revegetation planting.

Seed mix

• Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis)
• River Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
• Small Leaved Peppermint Gum (Eucalyptus nicholii)
• Snow Gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora)
• Blue Leaved Stringy Bark Gum (Eucalyptus agglomerata)
• Cabbage Gum (Eucalyptus amplifolia)

How seed bombs work

The clay and compost casing protects the seeds from drying out, being eaten by birds and washing away in rain until conditions are right for germination. When moisture and temperature align, the casing breaks down and the seeds germinate directly into the surrounding soil — a natural, self-directed establishment that mimics how eucalyptus regenerates in the landscape without any intervention beyond the initial throw.

Why you'll love them

• Six native eucalyptus species chosen for koala food and habitat value
• Australian clay and compost casing — no synthetic binders or imported materials
• Includes ornamental gum nuts for a considered local finishing touch
• Contributes to koala corridors, pollinator pathways and wildlife habitat restoration
• No tools, no soil preparation and no gardening experience required
• A meaningful and lasting gift for wildlife advocates and native gardeners

How to use

• Choose an open, sunny position with well-drained soil
• Throw or place the seed bombs on the soil surface — no burying required
• Water in well after placing and keep moist until germination
• Allow to establish naturally — eucalyptus species are drought-tolerant once settled

About Native Seed Box

Native Seed Box has come a long way from its beginning in 2018. Their founder's passion for supporting native flora and fauna comes from her background working in wildlife conservation in the Northern Territory, biosecurity in Victoria and extensive research during her studies in zoology and environmental sustainability.