{"title":"SPUTNIK PLANTERS","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSputnik Planter, Western Australia (c. 1960–1980)\u003c\/b\u003e Characterised by an iconic tripod stance, this vessel exemplifies the mid-century modern fascination with space-age forms. Manufactured in Western Australia, the planter’s architectural silhouette marries striking aesthetics with domestic utility; the raised base facilitates effortless indoor care by seamlessly accommodating a discreet drainage saucer. As Australian mid-century industrial design continues to command global attention, these distinctive artifacts are increasingly sought after by international collectors and contemporary spatial designers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCurator's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A quintessential artifact of the mid-century era, the Sputnik planter is defined by its elevated, sculptural profile. Produced locally in Western Australia throughout the 1960s and into the 1980s, the design prioritises both form and function. The signature elevation not only creates a sense of lightness within interior spaces but allows for practical water catchment beneath the vessel. Bearing profound local provenance, these highly collectible pieces have now transcended domestic borders, actively commanding the attention of leading horticultural and interior designers from California and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fan-aloe-kumara-plicatillis-in-green-horizontally-ribbed-cast-concrete-planter-with-tripod-feet","title":"Fan Aloe (Kumara plicatillis) in Green, Horizontally Ribbed Cast Concrete Planter with Tripod Feet.","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e500mm\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fan Aloe is a fleshy, sculptural wonder. The leaves sit all layered and upright, grey green and bursting forth. In the wild, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumara plicatilis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is found only in an incredibly small area in the Western Cape of South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. So to have one delivered to your door in a trendy little pot is quite wild. Re the trendy little pot, the tripod feet match the tripod branches of the tree. The conical shape of the pot is ribbed and is a wonderful example of mid century, hard wearing Australian cast concrete planters. Circa 1960. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf attempting to grow indoors these need at least a few hours of direct sun. Think next to a northwest facing floor to ceiling window. Otherwise outside, because this has been acclimatised to a shady spot, I would allow it morning direct sun to begin with as it may get burnt with direct, hot afternoon sun, if moving it into a full sun position. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo much water will kill this plant. Let the soil dry out completely between watering. You can feel the leaves are full of moisture so make sure you are sticking something like a chopstick into the soil to test for damp, clingy soil and if the soil is still damp, wait a few more days. The elevated positioning of this pot allows the soil to dry out quicker but I've found conical pots are slower to expel water after watering. When watering you want to use a watering can and slowly wet the entirety of the rootball. Remember that overwatering refers to frequency of watering, not the millilitres you put in. So a sign you've watered enough is that water is flowing into the bowl you've put beneath the pot. And then let that potting mix slowly dry out whilst the plant drinks the water, and light, wind and warmth dry it out. Black, fleshy marks on the plant are a sign of too much water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecrease watering dramatically throughout late autumn and winter and, if outdoors, make sure plant is not sitting in prolonged periods of rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply half strength, water soluble succulent fertilizer once every 4-6 weeks in the growing season (Sep-Mar).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prices included delivery and installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demeter Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54407687471420,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/0579\/0780\/files\/IMG_0534.heic?v=1789532804"},{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris-in-pebblecrete-conical-planter-with-steel-stand-circa-1970s-copy","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) in Tripod Sputnik Planter, circa 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2.3m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Diameter: 500mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright room with indirect light is best. Near a window. This tree was grown in full sun, but since planted, it has been in a shade house to acclimatise it to indoor conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA good soak and then letting the pot largely dry out is what you want. A wooden chopstick from your local sushi joint is probably the best way to work out how long this takes. After watering, wait about a week, insert the chopstick, feel a bit of the soil - if its wet, wait until it feels dry to water. This process should take about 7-14 days for the soil to dry, but every indoor environment is different so figuring out how your environment affects your plant with some simple tests and awareness will go along way to turning your thumb green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMisting leaves regularly to clean slender leaves of dust will lead to a plant that can better photosynthesise and a less dusty is probably better all round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce at the start of Spring with some granular fertilizer is enough. Use native fertilizer. Maybe twice in the growing season. Max. Like two small handfuls a year,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prices included delivery and installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demeter Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67607952032060,"sku":null,"price":1430.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/0579\/0780\/files\/IMG_1175.heic?v=1790815180"},{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris-in-tripod-sputnik-planter-circa-1960s-copy","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) in Tripod Sputnik Planter w Raised Motif, circa 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2.1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Diameter: 500mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright room with indirect light is best. Near a window. This tree was grown in full sun, but since planted, it has been in a shade house to acclimatise it to indoor conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA good soak and then letting the pot largely dry out is what you want. A wooden chopstick from your local sushi joint is probably the best way to work out how long this takes. After watering, wait about a week, insert the chopstick, feel a bit of the soil - if its wet, wait until it feels dry to water. This process should take about 7-14 days for the soil to dry, but every indoor environment is different so figuring out how your environment affects your plant with some simple tests and awareness will go along way to turning your thumb green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMisting leaves regularly to clean slender leaves of dust will lead to a plant that can better photosynthesise and a less dusty is probably better all round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce at the start of Spring with some granular fertilizer is enough. Use native fertilizer. Maybe twice in the growing season. Max. Like two small handfuls a year,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prices included delivery and installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demeter Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67607965139260,"sku":null,"price":1430.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/0579\/0780\/files\/IMG_04612.heic?v=1790816152"},{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris-in-tripod-sputnik-planter-w-raised-motif-circa-1960s-copy","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) in Tripod Sputnik Planter w Blue Relief, circa 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2.1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Diameter: 38cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright room with indirect light is best. Near a window. This tree was grown in full sun, but since planted, it has been in a shade house to acclimatise it to indoor conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA good soak and then letting the pot largely dry out is what you want. A wooden chopstick from your local sushi joint is probably the best way to work out how long this takes. After watering, wait about a week, insert the chopstick, feel a bit of the soil - if its wet, wait until it feels dry to water. This process should take about 7-14 days for the soil to dry, but every indoor environment is different so figuring out how your environment affects your plant with some simple tests and awareness will go along way to turning your thumb green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMisting leaves regularly to clean slender leaves of dust will lead to a plant that can better photosynthesise and a less dusty is probably better all round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce at the start of Spring with some granular fertilizer is enough. Use native fertilizer. Maybe twice in the growing season. Max. 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