Solid Wood Wall Vase

This solid wood wall vase brings a sprig of greenery onto the wall, where it is easy to see and out of the way of everyday clutter. Each plaque of warm, polished wood holds a slim glass tube, so you can display a cutting, a single flower or a sprig of eucalyptus right at eye level.

It comes in four shapes: round, oval, tall oval and long oval, from 12 to 23 cm high; the round, oval and tall oval plaques are just 1.8 cm deep. That flat profile keeps the plaque close to the wall, which is what makes it so easy to place in a narrow hallway, beside a window or above a kitchen counter.

A small faux plant is included with each plaque, so it looks finished as soon as it is hung. Swap it for a real cutting or a fresh flower whenever you like. It suits anyone who loves plants but is short on surface space, and anyone who enjoys watching a cutting put out roots.

A solid wood wall vase with a glass tube

The design is simple and honest: a piece of solid wood with a visible, polished grain, and a clear glass tube that holds a little water. The wood brings warmth to a plain wall; the glass lets you see the stem, and later the roots, as they grow. Together they make a small, living piece of wall decor.

Because the tube is slim, one stem is enough. A pothos cutting, a sprig of lavender or a single flower from the garden is all it takes, and the arrangement changes with the seasons without any effort.

Choosing your shape

Each shape holds one slim glass tube. Mixing several is the easiest way to build a small gallery of greenery.

Two or three shapes hung at different heights, about 10 to 15 cm apart, create a natural rhythm on the wall.

Where to hang a wooden wall vase

Beside a window

Cuttings root well in bright, indirect light, so a spot beside a window is ideal. You can watch the roots form through the glass tube. Avoid strong direct sun on the tube, which encourages algae in the water.

In the kitchen

Hang a plaque near the counter and grow herb cuttings such as mint or basil within reach. It brings a little green to a working wall where pots on the counter would only get in the way.

In a hallway

On a bare wall in a hallway, a few plaques form a small gallery of greenery. Their flat profile means nobody catches a shoulder on them when passing, even in a narrow corridor.

In a child's room

Watching roots grow is a little lesson in nature. Hang the plaque high enough to stay out of reach of very young children, and let older ones help change the water each week.

Cuttings, water and hanging

The glass tube holds a little water for one stem. Change it every week and rinse the tube to prevent algae. Ideas for the tube:

• Pothos or tradescantia cuttings, which root easily
• Herb cuttings such as mint
• One fresh flower from the garden
• A sprig of eucalyptus or lavender
• The faux plant included, or a few dried stems

Each plaque hangs on a single screw or nail. Use a fixing suited to your wall, remove the tube before hanging so you can check the plaque is straight, and fill it once the plaque is in place, away from the wood.

Styling tips for a green note on the wall

In a row

Hang two or three plaques side by side in a hallway, mixing the round and oval shapes. Plan the layout with paper cut-outs before you drill. For more ways to bring flowers onto the wall, see our wall vases.

Next to a mirror

A single stem beside a mirror softens the frame and doubles the greenery in the reflection. If you prefer something that needs no water, our dried flowers guide suggests stems that last for months, and our vases for dried flowers continue the look on a shelf below.

Caring for wood and glass

Remove the tube to refill it so the wood stays dry, and wipe away any drips straight away. Rinse the tube with warm water when you change the water; a thin bottle brush helps reach the bottom. Dust the plaque with a dry cloth.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources so it stays in good condition.

Looking for other ways to display a single stem? Browse our bud vases or the full vases collection.