Architectural Concrete Vessel with Preserved Botanical Composition
The concrete vase with preserved reindeer moss and plants provides a structured centerpiece for desks, conference tables, and interior shelving. Each piece combines an angular cast-concrete trough with an arrangement of preserved botanical specimens. Real greenery, fixed form. The pale cast-concrete base introduces solid mineral weight, creating a deliberate textural balance against the soft, organic contours of the preserved foliage resting within its perimeter.
Engineered for physical stability, the rectangular container measures 20 cm (7.87 in) in length and 6 cm (2.36 in) in container height, maintaining a grounded, low profile that does not obstruct sightlines across meeting tables. A protective felt layer covers the base to prevent surface scratching on wood, lacquer, or glass tabletops. Because the mineral mixture cures with natural micro-pores and subtle variations, each vessel exhibits an individual surface finish.
Botanical Components and Preservation Specifications
The greenery undergoes a stabilization bath that displaces plant sap with a non-toxic glycerin and saline compound. This preservation method locks in tactile flexibility and foliage coloration without soil, sunlight, or irrigation. The arrangement features textured reindeer moss (Iceland moss) and mounded ball moss (cushion moss), anchored alongside preserved eucalyptus stems, dark burgundy accent foliage, and trailing ivy.
Preserved vegetation produces no spores, generates zero pollen, and will not attract household pests. It remains biologically inactive. The composition retains its structural density across seasons without water misting, liquid plant food, or pruning.
| Component |
Technical Specification |
Functional Property |
| Vessel Dimensions |
20 cm L x 6 cm H (7.87 in x 2.36 in) |
Compact profile for tabletops and console displays |
| Vessel Material |
Cast concrete with felt underlayment |
Dense construction designed to prevent surface abrasion |
| Plant Varieties |
Reindeer moss, ball moss, eucalyptus, ivy |
Glycerin-preserved natural specimens |
| Operating Humidity |
40% to 60% relative humidity |
Preserves moss flexibility and tactile softness |
| Temperature Tolerance |
20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F) |
Standard indoor climate control parameters |
Indoor Environmental Care and Placement
Preserved arrangements require specific environmental placement rather than active gardening care. Display the vessel exclusively indoors away from direct heating elements, forced-air registers, and continuous exposure to harsh sunlight. Unfiltered ultraviolet light degrades natural color pigments over extended durations.
Low indoor humidity below 40% can cause the reindeer moss to turn rigid. If dry atmospheric conditions occur, do not spray the arrangement with liquid; simply return the room to standard 40–60% humidity levels, and the moss absorbs airborne moisture to regain its natural texture.
- Light Exposure: Keep in shaded or indirectly lit indoor areas away from southern exposure windows.
- Moisture Restrictions: Do not mist, soak, or locate within humid shower stalls.
- Surface Maintenance: Clear occasional dust accumulation using a dry microfiber cloth or a cold-air blower on low setting.
- Included Set: Ships as a 2-piece set containing fully arranged concrete planters.
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