Bottle plants from the brand Slow Pharmacy

Enjoy the benefits of nature with the bottled plants from the brand Slow Pharmacy.

"Enjoying the beauty and benefits of plants without having to worry about their maintenance is what the Korean brand Slow Pharmacy offers." 

Indoor plants have many benefits, including stress reduction and improved concentration, but they are not always easy to maintain. To address this sometimes cumbersome aspect, the brand came up with the idea of putting various varieties of plants in bottles. Thanks to this ingenious system, it is possible to easily add a touch of nature to one's living or working space, creating a true haven of peace. 

The brand Slow Pharmacy

"Plants make you happy," this slogan from the brand perfectly summarizes the thoughts of Lee Gu-rum and Jung Woo-sung, the couple behind the creation of Slow Pharmacy. Whether for their beauty or their medicinal properties, plants have always fascinated humans. This is also true for the brand's founders, who are convinced of the soothing power of plants and wish to allow as many people as possible to benefit from their advantages. 

Lee Gu-rum recounts, for example, that she grew up spending a lot of time in nature with her family, especially since her mother ran a flower shop. However, once she became an adult, her work as a graphic designer consumed her so much that she spent all her time behind a screen, far away from nature. Fortunately, she had several indoor plants nearby that allowed her to compensate for this lack of nature. It is thanks to the plants that she managed to find the calm and serenity that she no longer had the time to seek in nature. 

"It is this awareness of the soothing power of plants that motivated them to found the brand Slow Pharmacy. Now working continuously in contact with plants, Lee Gu-rum and Jung Woo-sung want to share their knowledge and enable people to also access the benefits of plants."

"It is first and foremost within their plant creation shop in Seoul, located in the heart of the inspiring and lively Seongsu-dong district, 'the Brooklyn of Seoul', that Lee Gu-rum and Jung Woo-sung help their clients immerse themselves in nature. Resembling more of a greenhouse than a shop, one can find a variety of different plant species there. Each client who makes the trip receives personalized advice to find the plant that suits them, as well as guidance on how to care for it... a bit like when picking up medication at the pharmacy."

"It is also in this studio that they work on various conceptual projects around plants, such as the project 'Arche' which is based on the hypothesis that all of nature should be moved into an ark in order to save it from the contamination of the earth. The brand also creates numerous plant decorations for filming sets of series, events, or even boutiques of major international brands." 

Knowing plants by heart, Lee Gu-rum and Jung Woo-sung are obviously aware that taking care of plants requires a certain investment and that not everyone has a green thumb or the desire to get involved as much. To allow as many people as possible to benefit from the advantages of plants, they came up with the original and brilliant idea of putting plants in bottles. 

Put nature in a bottle

While obtaining plants to decorate one's interior is not very complicated, it is, on the other hand, more difficult, and sometimes very demanding, to maintain them. 

"Each plant is different and requires specific needs: some need a lot of light, others a certain temperature, not to mention that one must not forget to water them... Even with the best intentions in the world, taking care of a plant can turn out to be a delicate operation that can deter many people. In order not to give up on the idea of having plants at home, the brand Slow Pharmacy came up with the idea of putting plants in a bottle." 

The bottle plants from the brand Slow Pharmacy are not artificial plants, but real plants. Each plant is carefully selected in Seoul, dried, and then delicately inserted by hand into a bottle that contains a special oil, conducive to development and preservation. 

The bottles are transparent, with a very sleek design, and contain only a few inscriptions. The liquid is also very transparent, allowing for a perfect view of each plant in detail. For example, by observing the leaf of the tabaria fern, one can admire its perfect symmetry. As for the fruits of the capsella bursa-pastoris, they are so translucent that the seeds inside can be seen. Each plant is fascinating, and it is quite incredible to be able to admire species that one is not necessarily used to seeing so perfectly. 

Since these are real plants, each bottle plant of the same species has a different size and shape. Among the available plants, the brand has taken care to select species that are as varied in shape as in color. Rose enthusiasts, for example, will be drawn to peacock grass or gypsophila elegans, those who want to add a touch of green to their interior will go for tabaria fern or adiantum tenerum, while those looking for a bit of originality will turn to the translucent fruits of capsella bursa-pastoris... No two plants are alike, and it is impossible not to fall in love with one of them. 

Bottled plants are available in two different sizes: a fairly compact size of 7.5 x 3 cm, with a content of 30 ml, and a more elongated size of 21.5 x 4.5 cm, with a content of 200 ml. These two sizes complement each other perfectly; it is entirely possible to arrange compact and elongated bottles on a shelf, depending on your taste. 

A soothing herbarium, doubled as a magnificent decorative object.

With their sleek and original design, reminiscent of the glass bottles used for scientific experiments, the Slow Pharmacy bottle plants are excellent decorative objects. Simply placing one of these bottles on any piece of furniture instantly adds a touch of elegance. Moreover, when several are placed on a shelf, it feels like stepping into one of those curiosity cabinets typical of the 18th century. These cabinets gathered various rare objects, often from the other side of the world, including stunning herbariums showcasing original plant species. The Slow Pharmacy bottle plants are somewhat the modern version of these herbariums, and when one sees a bottle on a shelf, the only desire is to pick it up and observe it from all angles.

Beyond the obvious aesthetic aspect of these small glass bottles, the ability to contemplate plants is also an excellent way to recharge. Having a plant nearby at your desk and looking at it facilitates concentration and allows for a true moment of reflection. Just spending a few moments on a plant makes one realize how wonderful and simple nature is, which has the effect of calming us. By placing these bottle plants at home or at work, we create a true little haven of peace, ideal for recharging. Moreover, as the day progresses, the light changes and reflects differently on the plants, giving the impression of observing them from a new angle. 

The Slow Pharmacy bottle plants are not intended to replace indoor plants; on the contrary, they complement them perfectly. However, they offer several advantages, such as being able to thrive in darker rooms, like a bedroom for example, where indoor plants struggle to grow, making them an excellent addition for plant lovers.  Bottle plants also have the advantage of being appreciated throughout the year, in summer as well as in winter, and of reducing the environmental impact that can come from the regular purchase of plants.  "It is also the ideal solution for anyone who loves plants but does not have a green thumb, as well as a perfect substitute for the traditional bouquet of flowers that one offers as a thank you for an invitation, for example." You will have understood, the bottle plants from the brand Slow Pharmacy are the ideal solution for anyone who wants to add a touch of nature to their environment, without having to take care of indoor plants. 

Not only will these plants be a beautiful addition to decorate your interior, but they will also help you reduce your stress or take a refreshing break. The creators of the Slow Pharmacy brand hope that through plants, the world aspires to a calmer way of life.