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Recycled Metal Ostrich Planter
Recycled Metal Ostrich Planter
Recycled Metal Ostrich Planter
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A whimsical gift for special folks

5 stars out of 5
Mom

Ostrich with Marisela Prayer Plant

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A whimsical gift for special folks

5 stars out of 5
Mom

Ostrich with Marisela Prayer Plant

Recycled Metal Ostrich Planter

Created by Tom Ateto

The plants that grow in this recycled metal ostrich become its living plumage.

$56.00 - $74.00

Adorable design Unique gift Great for succulents Whimsical decoration Well made Conversation starter Fun addition

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Handmade

Independent Maker

Eco-Friendly

What Makes It Uncommon

Ready to give both hanging baskets and gravity-bound planters a 43 mph* run for their money, these ingenious indoor/outdoor ostrich planters stand—literally, on feet—somewhere in between.

  • Welded by Kenyan Tom Ateto and his team of artisans using washers, nuts, and other salvaged metal pieces.
  • Their "plumage" is created by the arrangement of small plants and/or succulents you fill them with—imagine both trailing and spiky upright flora and you'll begin to see their potential for magnificence, not to mention personality.
  • Handmade in Nairobi, Kenya.

    • *The speed ostriches can run.

Due to the recycled and handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

created by

Tom Ateto

location

Kenya

Tom Ateto and his small team of talented sculptors work in an old British barracks outside of Nairobi, Kenya. Heaps of used machine parts come into their studio as raw material. After the group transforms them with their sculpture magic, what was formerly junk goes out the door as personality-filled outdoor works of art.

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Sadly, we are unable to ship to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses at this time. We are working towards a solution that will allow us to resume this type of shipping.

Made from

recycled metal

Measurements

Please see below for measurements.

Care

Wipe clean with dry or damp cloth. Planters may develop rust or patina over time. You can spray them with a clear spray paint or sealant to help preserve the original finish.

Notes

Standard planter
20.5" H
Bowl: 6.5" diameter x 2.5" depth

Large planter
24" H
Bowl: 7.5" diameter x 2.5" depth

Item ID

44943

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    Very nice gift. Sent to my daughter to go with companion giraffe. Grea…

    • Cgar
    • Monrovia, cal

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    The recipient of these planters was very pleased at the design AND the…

    • decaturmamaof2
    • Decatur, GA

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    The recipient had a beautiful Marisela Prayer Plant that needed a home…

    • Mom
    • Madison, Wi

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Cgar
  • verified reviewer
  • Monrovia, cal

Great gift for gardeners & collectors

Very nice gift. Sent to my daughter to go with companion giraffe. Great displays for her succulent collection!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • decaturmamaof2
  • verified reviewer
  • Decatur, GA

So unique and cute

The recipient of these planters was very pleased at the design AND the quality of the build of these planters. What makes them extra special is that the ostrich's plumage changes based on what you plant! A big hit!

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • happy customer
  • verified reviewer
  • Rochester ny

I love this planter -just bought it as a gift for a friend!

This ostrich planter is lovely -- and funny. It has a tiny head and huge feet... makes me smile every time I see it. It is lovely with a small potted plant put into the body. One bit of improvement would be flattening out the bottom of the body so that a flat pot with saucer under it can fit and not rock around.

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • Bagsforme
  • verified reviewer
  • Morristown, NJ

Really nice Planter

Planter came nicely packaged. Nice quality and cant wait to fill it with new plants.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Mom
  • Madison, Wi

A whimsical gift for special folks

The recipient had a beautiful Marisela Prayer Plant that needed a home. The ostrich was perfect!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Stephanie
  • verified reviewer
  • Arlington,TX

Bought it once, then twice!

Bought the smaller ostrich.. opened it loved it.. had to order the taller size immediately!! She is thrilled with both of them!!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Sherri
  • verified reviewer
  • Purvis Mississippi

My Ostrich's Plume

I received the small ostrich from my one and only daughter and have placed my African Violet 'GEO' in it. They complement each other beautifully. Gives GEO the perfect lift he needed and 'ostrich' the plume he needed!

  • 3 stars out of 5
  • pinklady
  • verified reviewer
  • Spallumcheen BC Canada

I'm Happy!

I use it for succulents

Response from merchant

Thank you for the feedback! It is great to hear you are happy with the Recycled Metal Ostrich Planter and using it for succulents- what aa great idea!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • WR
  • verified reviewer
  • Kingsport, TN

Really neat product

My mother put hens and chickens in them and put them on her porch.

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • FeFe
  • verified reviewer
  • Salt Lake City

Super cute

It's adorable, let's get that straight! But, for the price, it's definitely small and the quality of the welds are poor (my husband has to fix it up it several areas before we gift it).

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  • MI

Does one need to line the ostrich with something before planting? I understand about spraying it with a finish to prevent the finish from changing its appearance. But, more importantly, I am asking about actually lining the ostrich with - what? - coconut planter liner, for example? Or, can one plant using just the apparatus....it seems as if it would not hold dirt.

Verified reply from Melody

That's a great question! The bottom of the planter is porous, so you can line the planter with a coconut or moss fiber liner to make for easier planting and watering.

  • Rio Vista, California

I also would purchase these if they were built much taller. Can't you find a way??

Verified reply from Allison

These planters are hand made by artisans in Kenya. At this time, they are only available in these sizes.

  • Mashpee Ma

Dos planter come with foliage

Verified reply from Valerie

These do not come with foliage.

  • Indiana

Do you have any plans to make these closer to the size shown in the picture? I would be interested in buying several, but the actual size is not what is shown in the picture. Thanks,

Verified reply from Alice

We do not have any plans for changing the Ostrich Planter. The photos are not intended to indicate the actual size; they are close-ups that allow you to examine the salvaged metal details. To be as clear as possible, we do also state that these are appropriate for small plants and succulents, and the dimensions are listed in the details.

  • FLORIDA

How tall are both of these items?

Verified reply from Brandon

The small planter is 20.5" tall and the large planter is 24" tall.

  • NY

Does this item rust or fade or change color? Can it be left outside over winter?

Verified reply from Valerie

These planters may develop rust or patina over time, though they can be used outdoors. You can spray them with a clear spray paint or sealant to help preserve the original finish if you'd like.

  • ga

Why is everything on your site so deceiving? The Ostrich is in front of a LARGE Shrub and a Large Tree and appears in the picture to be as tall as the shrub. I find so many things that look great till you look at the details and it is tiny. If this is only 24 inches tall the planting part has to be really small.

Verified reply from Valerie

The bowl on the small planter is 6.5" Dia. x 2.5" D, and on the large planter it's 7.5" Dia. x 2.5" D. We try to be as clear as possible when describing our items but understand nothing beats seeing them in person - which is why we offer free returns forever. Thanks for the feedback!

  • IN

What do the feet look like? I'm concerned about how well it stands on different surfaces (eg mulch v grass v patio)

Verified reply from Colleen

The feet look like a Y. If you click on the 2nd thumbnail under the main picture you will see a picture that includes the feet.

  • Albuquerque,NM

Is the height from the foot to the head of the crane or to the plant holder?

Verified reply from Valerie

The height is from the foot to the top of the head.

This gift is great for ...

  • Gardeners Who Love Unique Decor

  • Eco-Conscious Friends Who Appreciate Art

  • Homeowners Who Enjoy Indoor Plants

  • Creative Couples Who Love Gardening

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