# Plant Reincarnating Squeeze Toys-Plant-Me-Pets By jelalyn | Published 2007-12-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-reincarnating-squeeze-toys-plant-me-pets References: [dailycandy](http://www.dailycandy.com) & [branchhome](http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=163) These quirky natural latex rubber-made creatures have eyes that are actually seeds of either melon, tomato or pumpkin. They are [pet toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab-pets-2-love) that squeak when you squeeze their pliable bodies. These [squeeze toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball) are very useful as stress-reliever. However, their use don't end there. If you get bored with these toys, you can actually bury them in a pot of soil. Water them, place them under the sun, and one day you shall welcome a [new plant in your home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage). Costs $20 for a plant-me-pet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Squeeze Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create natural latex rubber-made squeeze toys that can be repurposed into plants. - **Multifunctional Pet Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create pet toys that have multiple uses beyond stress-relief, such as plant growth. - **Seed-embedded Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to embed seeds in their products, promoting sustainability and eco-consciousness. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create sustainable, eco-friendly products that align with consumer values. - **Pet Industry:** Opportunity for the pet industry to cater to eco-conscious consumers who want multifunctional products for their pets. - **Gardening Industry:** Opportunity for the gardening industry to tap into a new audience that values sustainability and repurposing through products like seed-embedded toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plush Plant-Shaped Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseable-bonsai-tree.md) - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-1.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiasaurus-rex-planter.md) - [Squishy Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punirunes.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md)