# Steampunked Terrariums Professor Alexander's Botanical Vasculum By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professor-alexanders-botanical-vasculum References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/11/28/steampunk-terrarrium.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35420458) Are getting ready to do all your [holiday shopping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-holiday-gifting)? Need a gift for the person you never know what to buy for. How about you pick up a Professor Alexander’s Botanical Vasculum, the perfect steampunked [terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-core) that shows how much you care. Crafted out of copper tubing, fine cherry wood, and a substantial [glass container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) and a 4x magnifying glass, so you can stay on top of all the goings on inside. Professor Alexander’s Botanical Vasculum is the true reason for the season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 85% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steampunked Terrariums:** Crafting terrariums with a steampunk aesthetic and functional features, like built-in magnifying glasses, is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor industry. - **Unique Gift Ideas:** Offering unique gift options, such as Professor Alexander's Botanical Vasculum, that cater to niche interests like steampunk and botany can tap into a market segment seeking novel and personalized presents. - **Mixing Design Styles:** Blending steampunk elements with traditional home decor, like using copper tubing and cherry wood in terrarium construction, presents an opportunity to create visually striking and eclectic products for interior design enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore steampunked terrariums as a way to introduce unique and customizable decorative items that cater to niche preferences. - **Gift and Specialty Retail:** Retailers specializing in unique gift items can benefit from offering steampunk-themed products, like Professor Alexander's Botanical Vasculum, for customers looking for one-of-a-kind presents. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the fusion of steampunk and traditional design elements, exemplified by steampunked terrariums, to create distinctive and visually captivating aesthetics for clients seeking original home decor solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Impressive DIY Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-terrarium1.md) - [Compact Microclimate Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microclimate-terrariums.md) - [Miniature Terrarium Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-keycaps.md) - [Succulent Terrarium Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-terrarium-candle.md) - [Gardening Gift Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardeners-gift-set.md) - [Natural Moss Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petite-foret-plus.md) - [Herb Mixology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-party-mixology-gift-set.md) - [DIY Plant Decor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-yourself-plant-stand.md)