# Glass-Enclosed Moss Sanctuaries Botanica's Moss Sanctuaries Offer Desk-Friendly Greenery By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskfriendly-greenery References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/moss-sanctuary/) & [botanica.boutique](https://botanica.boutique/product/sanctuary-s-lux-nero-marqina/) The benefits of lush desk-friendly greenery are undeniable, however the mess and commitment is enough to turn away even the greenest of thumbs. '[Botanica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanica)' offers small 'Moss Sanctuaries' within an elegant glass enclosure to provide a solution that's both [low maintenance and visually pleasing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha). The mini-mossarium fits onto any desk and allows for complete personalization, offering users an individualized sanctuary which they can make their own. The product is available in two iterations, one that's entirely glass, and another which features a gorgeous marble base that covers the dirt and roots. In addition to its gorgeous facade, the planter is highly functional and user friendly, available with a tear drop top that directs water onto the vegetation for simplified care. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Desk-friendly Greenery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more low-maintenance and visually pleasing plant solutions for office spaces. - **Mini-mossariums:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable mini-mossariums that can fit on any desk, offering individuals their own personal sanctuary. - **Functional Planters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design functional planters with user-friendly features like tear drop tops for simplified care. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative office supplies that incorporate desk-friendly greenery or mini-mossariums. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create aesthetically pleasing home decor items like functional planters that blend nature with design. - **Gardening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new gardening products and tools to encourage the incorporation of greenery in personal spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moss Terrarium Air Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosslab.md) - [Living Moss Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-lamp.md) - [Moss-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-air.md) - [Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-moonlit-desk-garden.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [Integrated Planter Worktables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-office.md) - [Monitor-Mounted Vine Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monitree.md)