# Flying Octopus Plants Spruce Up Your Ceiling with Michael McDowell's Hanging Air Plant Pods By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-octopus-plants-spruce-up-your-ceiling-with-michael-mcdowells-hanging References: [greenmuze](http://www.greenmuze.com/nature/garden/2536-hanging-air-plant-pods-.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44443746) Michael McDowell's Hanging Air Plant Pods will have you adorning your ceiling with plants that look like crazy tentacled octopuses. Michael McDowell had created these [hanging pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere) when he discovered his Tillandsia plant wouldn't flourish in [standing water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1). These plants are specifically made for [air plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-core), so don't expect this work with your flowers (unless you're looking to shower your room with petals). **Implications** - In modern consumer culture, the level of originality in personal products is valued at a premium. Corporations can benefit from the general public's desire to stand out by creating household products that are not only practical, but novel. These comic goods help a homeowner feel unique and create the lasting impact most consumers look to impart on guests when they show them their homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unique Household Products:** Corporations can benefit from the general public's desire to stand out by creating household products that are not only practical, but novel. - **Premium Originality:** In modern consumer culture, the level of originality in personal products is valued at a premium. - **Lasting Impact:** Creating household products that help homeowners feel unique and create lasting impressions on guests. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Corporations in the home decor industry can capitalize on the demand for unique household products. - **Consumer Goods:** Manufacturers in the consumer goods industry can tap into the market for premium, original products. - **Hospitality:** Creating exclusive and novel products that leave a lasting impact on guests in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Disco-Inspired Hanging Planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-plant-hanger.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho.md) - [Aeroponic Desktop Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/izestee.md) - [Plant-Supporting Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-growlight.md)