Who would have thought that the humble indoor plant would become a fashion item, but that’s the latest trend with a new planter designed by the reigning IDEA Designer of the Year, Helen Kontouris. In a sign of our environment conscious times, this designer planter called “Zoie”, is also fully recyclable and moulded with sub-irrigation ability for indoor and outdoor use.

Made from polyethylene, the planter is free of VOCs – Volatile Organic Compounds – which means the product does not emit gases often associated with new products such as carpets, furniture and cars and makes it much more consumer and green friendly. The demand for creative “green” planter options in the industry can be linked to the growing awareness of the health benefits of indoor plants as we all look to incorporate these plants in a way that also improves the look and feel of an indoor space.

Ray Borg, Regional Director Ambius Pacific, said that with trusted bodies such as the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) recognising the importance of indoor plants through their Green Star program, demand is expected to increase.

“The psychological benefits of indoor plants, such as reduced stress levels and increased productivity, are many and varied. We like to think of it as ‘greening on the inside’", said Ray.

 

“It is fantastic to see designer planters like this being introduced to the Australian market, further enticing people to incorporate indoor plants into the design of their offices and reaping the aesthetic and health benefits,” said Ray.

The designer “Zoie” planter was unveiled at Australia’s premier design and architecture event, DesignEX earlier this year, the first showing for Melbourne designer Kontouris since her award win.

The fully recyclable pot is available in three different sizes (small, medium and large) with a two leg version referred to as ‘Zoie - Sophia’ and a three leg version named ‘Zoie - Anouk’. They feature a one or two tone colouring scheme – one colour on the inside, the other on the outside. Named after the Greek word for “living thing”, Zoie is available exclusively through Ambius.

For more information on the Zoie Planter or Ambius go to: www.ambiusindoorplants.com.au or phone Ambius: 1300 Ambius