Pet Trees are the latest craze from Japan, and, like most innovations from the Land of the Rising Sun, they’re incredibly small. Basically each Pet Tree is a real tree (well, mini-plant) inside a tiny plastic bell jar with a keyring attachment. A bit like a mini-me bonsai encased within a Lilliputian bio-dome.
Apart from a little TLC (Tender Loving Care) all you have to do to keep your pipsqueak of a plant healthy is water it every couple of weeks by placing the container in a saucer of water for a few minutes. As you nurture your Pet Tree it will grow inside its durable little container until it becomes big enough to be removed and planted.
Each Pet Tree symbolises a different strength and characteristic, so you can choose one to suit your mood.
For example, from the photo above: Victo is a cactus for luck and victory; and Rance, a cactus that symbolises unchanging love and courage.
More info on pet trees and how to buy them here.
what will they think of next?
These things are cuper cool! Everybody who sees mine asks about them.
I finally found Pet Trees for sale in the US at http://www.innovativeoutlet.com and bought a few.
Now I can start my own biosphere……heh heh heh
Not sure what happened to innovativeoutlet.com, but I found a huge selection at http://www.petplantshop.com selling them in the U.S.
I ordered a bunch too! 🙂
I love your site! I gave it 5 stars, keep up the great work. I am a Chinese bonsai enthusiast.