About this Product
Elevate your plant collection with this exquisite handmade hypertufa flower pot, featuring radiant orange and pink hues that will bring your garden or windowsill to life. Measuring 4.5 inches in diameter and 3.75 inches tall, this planter is the perfect home for your succulents, herbs, or small flowers. Each pot boasts three unique coleus leaf imprints, creating a striking display that is both rustic and organic. The pot's robust material ensures durability, while its captivating design makes it a standout piece in any space. This planter is an ideal gift for garden enthusiasts or a charming accent to your own home's decor. Don't miss the chance to add a touch of nature-inspired artistry to your indoor greenery!
Hypertufa is made with Portland cement, sphagnum moss, and vermiculite. After curing for several weeks/months, the material resembles rock. The finished product is sturdy like cement but weighs about 1/3 as much. This planter has a thick bottom and walls to make it durable. Hypertufa is porous (similar to terra cotta) and allows plants to breathe. The pot can withstand freezing but due to its size, it is recommended to bring in indoors during months with an outdoor freeze.
Pot size: The largest diameter at the rim is 4.75 inches, height is 3.75 inches.
Art from the Hartt
Meet the Maker
I am so excited to find GoImagine because it is an excellent match for the mission of my business - handmade art that inspires human well-being. I am a retired nurse-midwife and nursing educator who has studied positive psychology and human well-being for the past 2 decades. And, in the spirit of true happiness, it is exciting to be part of a market that donates to help children. Giving is good for the well-being of both the giver and receiver.
My specialties include: acrylic pour art, hypertufa and cement art (including planters), hand-painted tile clocks, and painted terra cotta pots. I live in Colorado with my 3 best friends (rescue dogs) and love to explore the outdoors.
If you have questions on any of my listings or would like a special order, please reach out. I look forward to helping to match you with art to inspire your wellbeing. Please visit my website www.artfromthehartt.com
How it’s Made
Hypertufa is a durable, porous material that is made of a mixture of cement, sphagnum moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. This piece uses vermiculate. Water is added and the mixture has a mud-like consistency. That is molded into a pot shape (I used plastic planters for this piece). After 24 hours of curing, the item is removed from the plastic cure sack, and the design of the brick is hand-carved into the planter. It is then returned to the cure sack (a plastic bag) and allowed time to cure. After 2-3 weeks, my planters receive additional curing time in a bath with a dilute vinegar solution. This helps neutralize the pH so that plants can thrive. The pots spend approximately 1 week in the solution. If I am not ready to paint, they are returned to the cure sack for additional time. I dry the pot thoroughly and paint it with acrylic paint to add colorful highlights to the rustic appearance. My Youtube video showing how I make hypertufa.
