Blob Breeding Set Malu Live Slime Mould Science Kit

With the Blob Breeding Set «Malu» you bring home one of the most fascinating living things on the planet: the blob. The blob (scientifically Physarum polycephalum) is neither animal, plant nor fungus – a single-celled slime mould that moves, reacts to its surroundings, finds food and can even solve mazes. With this complete kit you wake your very own blob to life, feed it and watch it grow day by day.

The set contains everything you need to get started: two sclerotia (the dormant, dried form of the blob), agar-agar to prepare the culture medium, oat flakes as food, a pipette for moistening, tweezers for handling and several Petri dishes for comfortable rearing. An illustrated guide walks you through every stage – from waking the blob to putting it back to sleep.

Here is how it works: you prepare a culture medium from the agar-agar, place a piece of sclerotium on it and moisten it. Within a few hours the blob awakens and starts to spread in its characteristic yellow, vein-like network. With a few oat flakes you show it the way – and you can watch live how cleverly this tiny organism heads for its food.

The blob is a true wonder of nature and an ideal introduction to the world of biology – with no prior knowledge required. It is perfect for curious children (under supervision), teenagers, families and anyone who loves to experiment. What begins as a small science project quickly turns into an exciting long-term experiment on the kitchen table.

There is never a dull moment with the blob: you can carry out many small experiments. Send it through a maze you have built yourself, watch how it finds the shortest route to food, test its reaction to light or compare its growth on different surfaces. Observing becomes real research – playful and always new.

A special highlight: you decide when the adventure begins and ends. If you want to take a break, simply let the blob dry out and put it to sleep – next time you wake it up again. The experiment can be repeated as often as you like.

Because the set is complete and ready to go, it also makes an extraordinary gift for tinkerers, nature lovers and anyone looking for something truly unique. Made in France.

Key features at a glance:

• Complete kit to grow a real, living blob (Physarum polycephalum, «Malu» strain)
• Contains 2 sclerotia, agar-agar, oat flakes, pipette, tweezers and Petri dishes
• Includes an illustrated step-by-step guide
• No prior knowledge needed – ideal for beginners
• Exciting learning and observation experience for young and old
• The blob can be put to sleep and reawakened as often as you like
• An extraordinary gift idea – made in France

Tips & Tricks

• Always keep the culture medium slightly moist – add a few drops of water with the pipette if it gets too dry.
• Place the Petri dish in a dark, rather cool spot: the blob dislikes direct sunlight.
• Put the oat flakes a little distance from the blob so you can watch it grow towards them.
• Work with clean tweezers to avoid mould forming on the medium.
• Need a break? Let the blob dry out slowly – as a sclerotium it survives for weeks and is simply reawakened later.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What exactly is a blob?
The blob (Physarum polycephalum) is a single-celled slime mould – neither animal, plant nor fungus. It moves, reacts to stimuli and can master amazing tasks such as solving mazes.

Is the blob dangerous?
No. The blob is harmless to people and pets. However, the agar-agar and oat flakes are part of the experiment and not intended for consumption.

Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. Thanks to the easy-to-follow guide, you can get started without any scientific background.

What age is the set suitable for?
The set delights children, teenagers and adults alike. Younger children should experiment under supervision.

Can I reuse the blob?
Yes. You can dry it, put it to sleep and reawaken it later at any time.