FRIDFULLPlant pot, water hyacinth
Decorate your home with beautiful objects from nature. This plant pot is handwoven from water hyacinth that is harvested to help keep tropical waterways free and maintain the natural flow of water.
Article Number901.558.70SustainabilityPeople and planet
Energy and resources
Decorate your home and help keep waterways free!
Water hyacinth is a beautiful and fast growing plant that unfortunately clogs the waterways where it grows. The dried stalks can be used to weave vases, bowls and plant pots. This helps to naturally control its growth and create a better water flow, plus you can decorate your home with beautiful objects made from nature.
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What is water hyacinth?
Water hyacinth is a free-floating plant that spreads quickly in tropical waterways. When covering the surface completely, it blocks out sunlight which disrupts biodiversity. Also, local communities suffer as transportation routes are clogged. When harvested, biodiversity is restored and waterways are kept open. The plant itself becomes a resource too. The stalks make a flexible material that can be woven or braided into unique baskets, mats, and other home furnishings.