{"title":"Worth a Closer Look","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistinctive pots, Japanese tools, and small discoveries for people who love bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"driftwood-with-3-air-plants","title":"Driftwood with 3 Air Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e37cm wide x 21cm high x 21cm deep (at its maximum points).\u003cbr\u003eConsists of driftwood, 3 air plant, and a tablet shaped stone slab.**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis driftwood and air plant (Tillandsia) combination serves as a piece of living decor for your home, perfect for indoor settings. The air plant will thrive in the right conditions, growing and adapting over time. This arrangement is easy to care for, with the air plant requiring bright, indirect light to flourish. Each piece is made from real driftwood, carefully cleaned and sealed with non-toxic products to ensure a safe environment for the plant. With proper care, this arrangement can last for years, offering a dynamic and ever-evolving touch to your home décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is unique and one of a kind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAir plants (Tillandsia) require bright, indirect light and thrive in high humidity. Place near an east or north-facing window indoors or in filtered light outdoors. Water every 1-2 weeks by soaking them for 20-30 minutes, allowing them to dry completely afterward. Misting is helpful in dry indoor environments. Fertilize monthly during the spring and summer for best results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**\u003cem\u003esize is approximate as plants will continue to grow. Eraser if pictured not included and is used to show scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikei Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43272514797615,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0329\/4767\/files\/driftwood-with-3-air-plants-view-1.heic?v=1793308923"},{"product_id":"small-moon-vase-crescent-pot","title":"Small Crescent Moon Pot \/ Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e12cm high x 13cm wide (at the widest points).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Small Moon Vase \/ Crescent Pot is a unique piece of pottery, perfect for showcasing small plants like bonsai kokedama or for simply holding precious trinkets. With a unique crescent shape and a drainage hole, this vessel is both interesting and functional. 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Its tablet shape, coupled with oriental cloud collars, adds charm and elegance to your smaller bonsai. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikei Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338275094575,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0329\/4767\/files\/seto-yaki-cloud-pot-20cm-view-1.heic?v=1793308991"},{"product_id":"forest-planter-pot","title":"Seto Yaki Forest Planter Pot 30.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e30.5cm wide x 22cm deep x 5.5cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bonsai pot in the dimensions of a large and shallow dish is for creating a forest-style bonsai environment. Seto Yaki ware, made in japan, this planter offers the ideal environment for you to create a beautiful bonsai forest landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikei Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338275979311,"sku":null,"price":90.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0329\/4767\/files\/seto-yaki-forest-planter-pot-30-5cm-view-1.heic?v=1793309038"},{"product_id":"yixing-bark-dish","title":"Yixing Bark Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e16cm x 12.5cm x 2.5cm approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly crafted in authentic yixing pottery, this bark-inspired dish features a tripod design with drainage holes for use with bonsai, kokedama, or your favorite small trinkets. Elevate your display with a touch of natural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikei Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43408341368879,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0329\/4767\/files\/yixing-bark-dish-view-1.heic?v=1793308743"},{"product_id":"round-cylinder-planter-vase","title":"Bamboo Design Planter Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e14cm tall x 9.5cm wide (from its top)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn glazed and glossy green, this piece of pottery references East Asian ceramics and bamboo.  It has a hole in the bottom that makes it useful for planting small plants, but could also be used as a pot for orchids or a vase for dried flowers. Asian in appearance but neutral enough to compliment many modern home decor styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikei Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43408455139375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0329\/4767\/files\/bamboo-design-planter-pot-view-1.heic?v=1793308743"},{"product_id":"chamaecyparis-obtusa-nana-confucius-1","title":"Chamaecyparis Obtusa Nana Confucius 1 bonsai","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden-tinted foliage distinguishes this \u003cstrong\u003eChamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Confucius’\u003c\/strong\u003e bonsai. 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The photographs provide the best guide to this individual tree’s form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eImages as shown November 2025.\u003cbr\u003eStand not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eDelivery in Tauranga only.\u003cbr\u003ePickups available on request from Cherrywood, Tauranga.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikei Zen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44658106728495,"sku":"JBS3","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0329\/4767\/files\/juniperus-blue-star-3-bonsai-view-1.heic?v=1793309133"},{"product_id":"juniperus-procumbens-nana-bonsai","title":"Juniperus Procumbens Nana Bonsai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe trailing form of this \u003cstrong\u003eJuniperus procumbens ‘Nana’\u003c\/strong\u003e bonsai extends beyond the rim of its tall grey square pot. 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