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People are throwing money at a Kickstarter for these floating plants

Floating bonsai tree kickstarter
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More over succulents, there's a new trendy houseplant in town — the Air Bonsai. 

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Unlike ordinary potted plants, the Air Bonsai uses hidden magnets that actually suspend your plant in mid-air. Air Bonsai's creator launched a Kickstarter campaign on January 21 and in just four days it has already raised over $200,000, well over the initial goal of $80,000. 

Here's a look.

Each Air Bonsai is made of two separate pieces: the "little star," or plant portion, and the "energy base," the Kickstarter explains. Both pieces have a built-in magnet with an opposite charge to create the floating effect and the energy base also has a rotating mechanism to make the plant spin. 

Getting your hands on this floating greenery doesn't come cheap. The entry level model is priced at $200 and if you live outside of Japan, be prepared for added shipping fees. The current estimated delivery date is April 2016. 

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Still, the cool floating effect seems to be worth it. Just ask the 925 people — and counting — who have already backed the campaign. 

Check out the Air Bonsai here on Kickstarter.

 
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