Magical Plant Garden at VivaTerra

Air plants are neat. They don't need planting or weeding because they don't even need soil. The Magical Plant Garden, which includes four wild-looking botanicals, plays up the no-dirt advantage by setting the plants up in a no-mess bowl of stones.

These funky 'flowers' might be dirt-free but they still need water. Can you guess which room would make them happiest...?

According to the Home Institute, epiphytic air plants will thrive in the bathroom. The humidity makes them feel like they're right back at home, growing on a moss-covered tree in the rain forest. So the Magical Plant Garden, which sells for $79, is a compact and no-fuss way to make your own home spa more tropical.

For more general information on indoor air plants, visit Greenhouse Growing.

Comments (7)

i love tillandsia plants.. i took a piece of driftwood and glued some of those on it and it looks beeauutiful. just need to spray them with water once a week. you can make your own arrangments by buying them (online even) and gluing, sewing or otherwising attaching/arranging them in any sort of container.

posted by janegrace on March 11th 2008 at 7:52am
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These are cute. I find the bathroom is a nice place for a little tropical plant...

posted by jellyknits on March 11th 2008 at 9:21am
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Yikes! It *is* lovely, but considering I see those plants for less than $5 each at the nursery, I think it would be more economical and fun to design your own arrangement. I like janegrace's idea, because it sounds like something you could hang on the wall without taking up space on flat surfaces in the bathroom.

posted by jes on March 11th 2008 at 9:31am
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These look cool- where can I find them in Chicago?

posted by MCNicole on March 11th 2008 at 11:21am
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MCNicole-

I would start with Gethsemane Garden Center at 5739 N Clark St. If they don't have air plants, I bet they know where to find them.

posted by jessica on March 12th 2008 at 4:57am
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Sprout Home had some over the summer.

posted by Patrickinchicago on March 12th 2008 at 9:31am
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i found them really cheap on ebay, the seller's name is plant oddities. they have different sizes from .99 to 2.95, and shipping is only 2.95 - 5.95. i am ordering today! thanks for introducing a great plant!

posted by lieschenmueller on March 26th 2008 at 12:36pm
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