HBL Loves: Jungle in a Bottle

Saturday 19 March 2011

Jungle in a Bottle by Delication
Described as a mini eco-system, ‘Jungle in a Bottle’ is a range of terrariums from Delication, an independent lifestyle brand based in Hong Kong.

Creating a scenic landscape, tropical plants such as Ficus, Fittonia, Selaginella, Uncinata and Nematanthus ‘Cherrio’ have been carefully arranged inside acrylic boxes, crystal glass bottles and borosilicate glass vases – all of varying shapes and sizes – along with a foundation of sand, stones and rocks. In larger containers, a figurine of a little sheep is used to provide proportion and visualization of a towering jungle.

Jungle in a Bottle by Delication
Jungle in a Bottle by Delication

Each 'Jungle in a Bottle' is handmade and requires watering (with distilled water) once a fortnight, making the plants easy to manage. With a miniature world akin to a snow-globe, the terrariums aim to provide a "natural relaxing refreshment to help owners escape the pressures of a fast-paced city lifestyle". Priced from HK$240.00 to HK$13,800.00, they are available at independent boutiques in Hong Kong. 

Jungle in a Bottle by Delication

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