# Inflatable Balloon-Like Plants The Air Bonsai Requires Little to No Attention By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-bonsai References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/05/02/inflatable-bonsai/) & [deza-in.jp](http://www.deza-in.jp/wabisabi.html) The Air Bonsai is perfect for the horticulturally-challenged individual. As its name ambiguously refers to, the Air Bonsai is an [inflatable plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp) that requires little to no tender, love and care--it is not a plant that floats in the air, unless helium is used to inflate it. Created by Japan-based design duo WabiSabi, the Air Bonsai may not add fresh greenery to the home or office, but it will still add a whimsical, [minimalist and modern touch of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot). Available in two 'colors,' black and clear, the Air Bonsai also comes in two different shapes. One is slimmer with a chunkier base while the other is wider with a smaller base. The Air Bonsai won the 2012 JAGDA Award. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inflatable Plant Trend:** The trend of inflatable plants provides an opportunity for companies to disrupt the indoor plant industry with low-maintenance, visually appealing options. - **Minimalist Greenery Trend:** The trend of minimalist greenery provides an opportunity for companies to disrupt the traditional gardening industry with low-maintenance, modern designs. - **Whimsical Home Decor Trend:** The trend of whimsical home decor provides an opportunity for companies to disrupt the home decor industry with unique, eye-catching designs like the Air Bonsai. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Indoor Plant Industry:** The Air Bonsai presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the indoor plant industry to offer low-maintenance, inflatable options that appeal to a wider audience. - **Gardening Industry:** The Air Bonsai presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the gardening industry to offer minimalist, modern designs that require little care and appeal to younger customers. - **Home Decor Industry:** The Air Bonsai presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home decor industry to offer whimsical, eye-catching designs that add a touch of nature to any space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Hanging Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-air-plant-mobile.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Aeroponic Desktop Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/izestee.md) - [Zen Workstation Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-desk-lamp.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Illusory Planter Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-planter.md) - [Natural Moss Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petite-foret-plus.md)