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MARIMO MOSS BALL LIGHT BULB TERRARIUM
$35.00
handmade
recycled
community voted (270 votes)
Light Up Your Life
Ben and Glenda Longenbaker's charming repurposed bulb brings organic design to your home or office. The Marimo is a living moss (or algae) ball found growing in lakes in Iceland, Scotland, Japan, and Estonia exclusively. Each lake's current swirls the little plant around and around so it grows naturally into a petite pom-pom shape. This curious creature's name is a portmanteau of two Japanese words, "mari" meaning "bouncy ball," and "mo" a term for plants that grow underwater. The sweet, sphere-shaped Marimo is adored around the globe: the Japanese believe that it will bring good luck and in Iceland it is believed that if you take good care of a Marimo ball it will make your wishes come true!
The Longenbaker's light-bulb-turned-aquarium supports this tiny good-luck charm in its own, indoor ecosystem, making it the perfect accent for desks, tables, and dressers. To care for your Marimo, simply change its water every one to two weeks (more frequently during the summer) and display it in artificial light. Handcrafted and assembled in Seattle, Washington.
- Item ID: 21989
- Materials: metal, sand, marimo moss ball, repurposed light bulb
- 3" L x 3" W x 5" H; Bulb: approx 3" dia.
Marimo Moss Ball Light Bulb Terrarium has been discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available.
Care instructions: All the marimo moss ball needs is to be completely under water and some artificial light! Water should should be changed once every 2 weeks or when water becomes cloudy.
Ben & Glenda Longenbaker
Hello, we are Ben and Glenda from eGardenStudio in Seattle! We are independent designers with a passion for design! We love art and architecture, especially those related to beautiful nature! We love turning ordinary objects into extraordinary decorations. All our products are designed/handmade by ourselves! We enjoy our life and love what we doJ Thanks a lot for supporting our art and us! See all creations.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
270 votes * 35 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Ben and Glenda Longenbaker's terrarium design is a bright way to repurpose a light bulb. Would you add a bit of green to your indoor decor with a ball of Marimo moss?
Stephanie
Vote: Thumbs down!
cleaning it and everything just seems too much upkeep for its purpose.
L Benson
Vote: Thumbs up!
OMG THIS IS SO CUTE!!! I have never seen things like this even though I shop a lot online lol. Very very unique and special!
Donna
Vote: Thumbs up!
The moss ball seems pretty small for the bulb. It is still super cute.
Lorraine
Vote: Thumbs up!
If changing the water is really the only upkeep, than it is a keeper. Too cute!
Nathan
Vote: Thumbs up!
Super cool. Love that it is a reclaimed light bulb. Better than a beta fish. Moss does not poop yay!!!!!
Malorie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Yay, Seattle!
Katt
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is super cute, would love to add this to my collection of succulents and other things on my window sill!
Marie
Vote: Thumbs down!
Just looks biring
Barbara
Vote: Thumbs down!
another thing to dust and take up states
Bonnie
Vote: Thumbs up!
this is so cool! very unique handmade piece. I would love to get one to put on my desk at work! where can i get this? i can't find any info regarding purchasing here...and i don't understand some of the comments here... why are people so mean about something this cute?!
Jacqueline
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is such a neat way to brighten up a desk or other spot. It's also fascinating! If it brings good luck, that's even better!!
Katie
Vote: Thumbs up!
The story makes all the difference! I love where the name comes from, and I love that it's a little moss pom-pom!
Dorothy
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great desk companion.
Susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
unique and very cute ;o)
Amy
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cute and different, I'd love one!
Marge
It reminds me of the ecosphere I used to have on my desk. I would love to have it as a green spot in my office.
William
Vote: Thumbs down!
Too much a trinket, and lacking in true beauty.
Nina
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love this! It will look great next to my Ecosphere!
Carolinus
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love me some moss!
Ashley
Vote: Thumbs up!
I would like this much better if it had a cork or stopper instead of the light bulb end. I'm not into all these light bulb items. But, the marimo part is adorable.
pam
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is a very unique and attractive way to repurpose a bulb! Is the base also repurposed? Love the little moss ball! This has charm and elegance, and I can see this brightening an office decor!
Jan
Vote: Thumbs up!
I work for an electrical contractor. This might look nice in the reception area if it is not too pricey.
Jayd
Vote: Thumbs up!
Adorable!
Gayla
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Very unique
Cindy
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Unique
Belle
Vote: Thumbs up!
Super cute! My only question would be as to when it tips over, am I going to have a mess or will the fluid stay contained in the bulb?
Sheila
Vote: Thumbs down!
It's a living thing now that's linked to luck. I have the remarkable ability to inadvertently kill all living plants, and I can't chance my dis/ability adversely affecting my luck.
holly_is_awesome
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love this! Very cute and cool!
Alyssa
Vote: Thumbs up!
I haven't seen marimo since I moved back home from Japan!!! I wanted to get one there but I didn't think customs would let me take it back home... I would totally buy this! :D
Elizabeth
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is adorable. It seems like a great gift for an apartment-dweller or a friend with only a window ledge for plants.
alexis
Vote: Thumbs down!
It would be nice without the big glass bowl.
Samantha
Vote: Thumbs up!
so cute! Would definitely like one depending on the price.
Amanda
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Super cute and definitely a cool desk accessory.
Megan
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Very unique, though the cleaning of it could be troublesome.