Avocado Vase

Observe the beauty and form of an avocado plant's leaves and roots as they sprout in this bulbous glass vase. Designers Ed Spurr and Amy Hall Browne of ILEX Studio in London drew their inspiration from Spurr's stint at Matthew Marks Gallery in New York. Spurr organized the flower arrangements for a dinner held for artist Ellsworth Kelly after the opening reception of Kelly's exhibition of beautiful and simple plant drawings. The artworks opened the eyes of the designers to observe the form of leaves and to contemplate nature in a new way.

The Avocado Vase allows you to enjoy this process simply: just fill it with water and place a pit (not included) in the small chamber at the top, and watch it grow, day by day.

• Size: 6" H × 6" diameter
• Material: Glass
• Made in the UK by ILEX Studio
• Avocado pit not included

How long will it take for my avocado plant to grow?

• 2–3 weeks: the seed will germinate and roots will begin to emerge
• 4 weeks: leaves will sprout and roots will start to extend into the vase’s chamber
• 6 weeks: the plant and its leaves will be a few inches tall and roots will begin to fill the chamber

Please note that each individual plant’s growth rate varies depending on the amount of sunlight and warmth it receives in your home.