Chinese Four Gentlemen Ceramic Hydroponic Vase – Plum, Orchid, Bamboo & Chrysanthemum

Bring the spirit of the Chinese scholar's studio to your desk or windowsill with our Four Gentlemen Ceramic Hydroponic Vase. In Chinese art, the plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum are called the Four Gentlemen, or si junzi. Each one stands for a season and a noble quality. The plum blossom flowers through winter snow and stands for resilience. The orchid of spring stands for quiet refinement, and summer bamboo for integrity. The chrysanthemum blooms in autumn and stands for dignity late in life. For centuries, painters and poets have used these four plants to express the ideals of a cultured life.

Each vase shows one of the Four Gentlemen in a deep blue glaze with fine patterns and text. It sits on a fitted base that keeps it steady and finishes the look. The vase is designed for growing plants in water, so it suits cuttings and water-loving plants such as pothos, lucky bamboo or bulbs, and also fresh-cut stems. Choose a single design that means something to you, or collect all four as a complete set for the seasons. It's a thoughtful gift for tea lovers, plant lovers and admirers of Chinese culture.

Product details

• Material: Glazed ceramic vase with plastic base
• Glaze: Deep blue with decorative patterns and text
• Designs: Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum
• Sizes: Large - 17cm width, 7 cm height (11cm height with base); Small - 14cm width, 6cm height (9cm height with base)
• Ideal for: Water-grown plants, cuttings, cut flowers, desks, windowsills, tea tables, shelves, gifting
• Package includes: 1 × ceramic vase with base (plant not included)