# Undead Novelty Plants The 'Zombie Plant' Plays Dead and Comes Back to Life By Larry Chip | Published 2015-11-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-plant-gift References: [thezombieplant](http://www.thezombieplant.com) Does your [house plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/izestee) "play dead" when you touch it? The Zombie Plant does. The Zombie Plant grows in the [Zombie Plant Grow kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plants-vs-zombies-replanted). Touch the leaves and they go into "zombie mode" and they close up and look dead. Minutes later, they re-open as they come back to life. Moms might not appreciate this plant, but this is a must-have for all DIY dads. (It does flower so maybe Mom will like it too.) Even those without a green thumb will find this plant easy to grow, as the seeds sprout in days. This will also catch on as a [cool plant to grow in schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-plants) -- picture kids of all ages growing a plant that interacts with them when they touch it -- it's amazing and real. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Plant Growing Kits:** As Zombie Plant grows in popularity, companies should consider expanding their product lines to include more interactive plant growing kits that engage consumers and provide an educational experience. - **Novelty Plants:** As consumers seek out more unique plant options, businesses should explore the potential for creating and marketing novelty plants that have distinctive features that set them apart from common houseplants. - **Sensory-responsive Plants:** With the success of Zombie Plant, companies should consider exploring the potential for creating other plants that respond to touch or other sensory inputs, providing an engaging experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Plant Nurseries:** Plant nurseries should consider expanding their offerings to include interactive and sensory-responsive plants in order to stay competitive and provide unique options for consumers. - **Education:** Schools and educational organizations should explore the potential for using interactive plant growing kits as a means of engaging students in science and nature education. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies should consider incorporating novelty plants with unique features into their product lines in order to appeal to consumers seeking out distinctive and conversation-starting decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dinosaur-Inspired Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiasaurus-rex-planter.md) - [Plush Plant-Shaped Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseable-bonsai-tree.md) - [Unconventional Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaky-veg-kit.md) - [Medical-Inspired Plant Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-plant-life-support.md) - [Plant Care Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-parent-tool-kit.md) - [Kid-Friendly Houseplant Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-plant.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md) - [Children Gardening Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-flower-gardening-play-set.md)