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KINTO Aqua Culture Vase Small | Clear

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How To Use
  • Rinse any soil off your bulb, seed or cutting before starting
  • Rest the bulb, seed or cutting on the plate, then fit the plate onto the top of the vase
  • Fill the vase with water until it just touches the base of the bulb or seed
  • Position the vase somewhere well-ventilated, out of direct sunlight
  • Roots typically begin to appear after around a week
  • Once roots have developed, top up the water so roughly a third of the roots stay submerged
Dimensions

Small – 200ml capacity
13cm (h) x 8cm (diameter)

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KINTO Aqua Culture Vase Small/Clear

Product Details

KINTO Aqua Culture Vase – Small | Clear

Celebrate the beauty of living growth with the Aqua Culture Vase from Japanese homeware designers, Kinto. This unique take on the humble vase highlights the slow growth of roots as they extend to the water, revealing an aspect of plant life that's often hidden from view.


✅ Key features

  • 🏺 Two-part design – a plate and a vase – so you can grow plants directly in water
  • 🌿 Ideal for aromatic herbs, bulbs and even avocado seeds
  • 💐 The plate can be removed for use as a traditional flower vase
  • 🇯🇵 Designed by Kinto, Japanese homeware designers

🪴 How to use

  • Rinse any soil off your bulb, seed or cutting before starting
  • Rest the bulb, seed or cutting on the plate, then fit the plate onto the top of the vase
  • Fill the vase with water until it just touches the base of the bulb or seed
  • Position the vase somewhere well-ventilated, out of direct sunlight
  • Roots typically begin to appear after around a week
  • Once roots have developed, top up the water so roughly a third of the roots stay submerged

💡A-Grade Tip: Use Growth Technology's Rootzone to supercharge results.


🧼 Care instructions

  • Made from soda glass – handle and wash gently
  • Avoid abrasive cleansers or steel wool
  • Protect from sudden temperature changes, which can cause the glass to crack
  • Wash with a neutral detergent if the surface becomes cloudy or develops an odour in humid conditions

📏 Dimensions

  • Small – 200ml capacity
  • 13cm (h) x 8cm (diameter)

FAQ

Q. What is the KINTO Aqua Culture Vase?

It's a two-part vase from Japanese homeware designers Kinto, designed to display the growth of plant roots in water.

Q. How does the two-part design work?

The vase is made up of a plate and a vase – the plate suspends the plant so its roots grow down into the water below.

Q. How do I set up a bulb or seed in the vase?

Rinse off any soil, rest the bulb or seed on the plate, fit the plate onto the vase, then add water until it just touches the base of the bulb or seed. Place it somewhere well-ventilated and out of direct sunlight.

Q. How long until roots appear?

Roots typically begin to appear after around a week. Once visible, top up the water so about a third of the roots stay submerged.

Q. How do I clean the vase?

It's made from soda glass, so wash it gently with a neutral detergent and avoid abrasive cleansers, steel wool, or sudden temperature changes.

Q. What plants can I grow in it?

It's suited to aromatic herbs, bulbs and even avocado seeds.

Q. Can it be used as a regular flower vase?

Yes. The plate can be removed so the vase can be used to display cut flowers.

Q. What size is this listing?

This is the Small size, with a 200ml capacity, measuring 13cm high x 8cm in diameter.

Warranty & Returns

Please choose your products carefully, as A-Grade Hydroponics reserves the right not to accept returns based on either an incorrect choice or a change of mind.

However, we love happy customers so contact us with your query and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you have queries about a product you would like to purchase, please contact us to discuss your concerns before you buy.

A-Grade Hydroponics will honour all manufacturers warranties subject to the terms and conditions of those manufacturers. However warranty does not cover abuse, neglect, improper care, loss or damage from incorrect usage.

Warranty claims will be processed at A-Grade Hydroponics' discretion as a refund, repair or replacement. If products need to be returned to us for warranty purposes e-mail us at grow@agradehydroponics.com with the receipt/invoice number, date of purchase and a brief description of the fault (including photographs where possible). We will then issue you with a product return number.

All returns should be in original packaging and have the receipt/invoice number, date of purchase, and product return number enclosed. The product return number should also be written on the outside of the package for easy identification purposes.

A-Grade Hydroponics has a strict 'no returns' or refunds policy for liquid products, like nutrients, additives, gels, calibration fluids etc, so please choose these items carefully.

Shipping & Delivery

*All orders are dispatched in unmarked boxes to maintain your privacy.*

DISPATCH AND DELIVERY

Orders are shipped via Australia Post or shipping platform Big Post. Orders are generally dispatched on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please allow for additional delivery time for remote areas. If you require express delivery, please contact our sales representatives at 03 9555 6667 or email grow@agradehydroponics.com to obtain a quote. 

Couriers will attempt delivery to the specified address. If no one is home to receive the delivery, the couriers will leave your parcel somewhere safe. If there is no safe place, re-delivery or collection will be offered by the carrier.

Due to the increasing frequency of online fraud and theft, we are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes and Parcel Lockers.

SHIPPING COSTS

All freight charges are calculated on weight, dimensions and location. We are committed to keeping shipping charges at a minimum and do not charge handling fees.

Please note: Freight costs are subject to change. Regional areas, large and bulky orders, and tail-lift delivery occasionally incur an additional levy. Should shipping costs need to be amended it will be to reflect the actual charges, and not incur additional ‘shipping and handling’ fees. We will notify you if this rare situation occurs.

A-Grade Hydroponics reserves the right to cancel the order if shipping costs become prohibitive and customers will be issued a full refund.

PAYMENT

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Please allow at least 24 hours for payments to clear.

FULFILMENT OF ORDERS

You will be notified immediately if an item is permanently unavailable, with options for a replacement item at equal or higher value, refund or store credit.

All refunds will clear within 3-5 business days. Store Credits will be issued as an electronic Gift Card to be used online or in-store.

DANGEROUS AND PROHIBITED GOODS

These goods are available for in-store collection only.