What Plant The Future does

Plant The Future is a privately held biophilic art and design studio founded in 2008 by creative director Paloma Teppa and partner Yair Marcoschamer in Miami, Florida. The studio designs, manufactures and sells preserved moss artwork, living plant arrangements, terrariums, custom jewelry, handmade keystone lamps, and life-size plant sculptures, and provides project-based biophilic design services for hospitality, commercial and residential clients. Its foundational technology is a proprietary natural moss preservation process that yields pieces lasting 5-10 years without sunlight, watering, or ongoing maintenance, supplemented by enclosed desert terrariums (monthly watering) and handmade keystone (Oolite) lamp craft. The product catalog spans 119+ SKUs across named series including Abstract, Mediterranean, Organic Flow, Orchids Single Flower, Textures of Nature, Coral, Botanics, Optical Art, Le Bonheur de Vivre, Matisse Cut-Out, Sky, Mosscape, and The Character Series, with pricing from roughly $130 for small moss decor to $19,200 for large orchid art pieces.

The studio operates four parallel go-to-market motions: (1) direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping preserved moss products across the US lower 48; (2) a flagship gallery, showroom and coffee shop in Miami's Little River neighborhood plus a mini-shop at 1 Hotel South Beach for local pickup and walk-in customers; (3) a B2B trade program offering custom discount codes and dedicated sales associates to ASID/IIDA/AIA/NKBA/IDC affiliated designers, architects and real-estate professionals; and (4) enterprise custom commissions for hospitality, corporate, retail and public-space installations. Notable project customers include 1 Hotel (South Beach, Mayfair London, Hollywood), American Dream Mall, Starbucks (multiple locations), Mercedes Benz Miami, Adidas, Faena Hotel, Arlo Hotel, AC Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Park Grove Residences, Trend Micro and Nickelodeon Universe.

The business is bootstrapped with no recorded external funding, no parent company, and no app, SDK or API surface. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales (preserved moss art, tabletop arrangements, jewelry, lighting) and quote-based custom commissions for large-format moss murals, sculptures, hanging installations and interior/exterior landscape design. The studio sustains a collaborative creative model with named partner-artists including Lladró, Jonathan Adler, Brian Reedy, Kim Songhe, 2 Alas, Jessy Nite and Felder + Felder, and maintains earned media presence through coverage from Vogue Italia, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Elle, the New York Times, CBS News and Hyperallergic, most prominently via the 2024 Art Basel Spanish Moss Sanctuary feature.

Name

Plant The Future

Legal name

Plant The Future

Website

https://plantthefuture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plant The Future is a Miami-based biophilic art and design studio that creates preserved moss artwork, terrariums, living plant installations, and custom moss murals for individual consumers, design professionals, and hospitality and commercial clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biophilic Art and Design

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Plants, Faux Florals & Botanical Décor Retail (CRAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Artificial Flowers, Silk Florals & Faux Greenery Decor (HSACAOAK), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Decorative Accessories Retail (Vases, Bowls, Sculptures, Figurines, Trays) (CRAIACAB)

Keywords

• Preserved moss art
• Biophilic design services
• Custom art installations
• Interior plant design
• Tabletop plant arrangements

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of preserved moss art, tabletop plant arrangements, terrariums, jewelry, lighting, and home decor through e-commerce and gallery locations. Mix of one-time purchases and made-to-order pieces.
2. Custom Art Commissions: Bespoke biophilic art installations, moss murals, large format sculptures, and interior/exterior landscape design for commercial and residential projects.
3. Trade Program: B2B trade program offering custom discount codes and dedicated sales support for interior designers, architects, and real estate professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Plant The Future designs, handcrafts, and sells preserved moss wall art (multiple named series including Abstract, Mediterranean, Orchids, Textures of Nature, Optical Art, Le Bonheur de Vivre, Matisse, and Characters), living tabletop gardens and terrariums, moss decor (shapes, symbols, hanging pieces), 24k gold-clad moss jewelry, handmade keystone lamps, and life-size garden animal sculptures. The studio also provides biophilic design services including custom commissions, moss murals, large-format sculptures, interior/exterior landscape design, and rooftop and stage design for commercial and residential projects.

Product overview

Plant The Future is a biophilic art and design studio offering a diverse portfolio of preserved moss art, living plant arrangements, and nature-inspired design services. The core product offerings include Moss Art wall pieces (featuring sub-series like Abstract, Mediterranean, Orchids, Textures of Nature, Organic Flow, Coral, Botanics, Optical Art, Le Bonheur de Vivre, Matisse Cut-Out, Sky, and Mosscape series), Tabletop Arrangements (cacti/succulent gardens, foliage plants, terrariums, figurines with Lladró and Jonathan Adler collaborations), Moss Decor (shapes, symbols, words/phrases, hanging decor), and specialty items including Moss Talisman jewelry, Keystone lamps, and Life Size Garden Animals. The studio provides Design Services including art commissions, moss murals, installations, and landscape design for commercial and residential projects. All products are handmade in Miami, FL, with preserved moss items requiring no sunlight or watering, while live plants are available for South Florida delivery and pickup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moss Art (Wall Art) Handmade preserved natural moss wall art pieces that require no sunlight or watering. All pieces are made in Miami, FL, and are available for ground shipping in the lower 48 states. Catalog spans multiple named series (Abstract, Mediterranean, Orchids, Textures of Nature, Organic Flow, Coral, Botanics, Optical Art, Le Bonheur de Vivre, Matisse, Sky, Mosscape, Character Series) in sizes from 2'x2' to 8'x8', with large-format orchid single-flower pieces priced $14,000-$19,200.
• Tabletop Plant Arrangements Cacti and succulent gardens, foliage plants, terrariums, figurines, moss arrangements, and collaborations with Jonathan Adler and Lladró. Curated gardens and terrariums are low-maintenance (terrariums require watering only once a month). Available for pickup or South Florida delivery.
• Moss Decor Preserved moss decorative pieces including geometric shapes and symbols (Lightning Bolt, Heart, Smiley Face, Hamsa, Sun, Star, Zodiac Constellations), made-to-order words and phrases (I Love You, Love, Amor, Amour), and ceiling-mounted hanging pieces (Hanging Moss Cylinder, Hanging Moss Sphere, Spanish Moss Chandeliers in 1-/2-/3-tier configurations). No sunlight or watering required.
• Lladró Collaboration - Porcelain Figurine Planters Handcrafted porcelain animal figurine planters from Lladró's conscious & creative initiative. The collaboration fuses handmade porcelain artistry with botanical art to fuse sustainability with collectible design. Includes Bunny, Rhino, Gorilla, Elephant, Horse, and Munny designs.
• Jonathan Adler Collection - Tabletop Gardens Plant arrangements using Jonathan Adler's famous planters created for the American Dream Mall collaboration. Features Georgia Centerpiece Bowl and Georgia Vase designs.
• Keystone Lamps (Lighting) Handmade lamps using keystone (Oolite) rock found in South Florida. Each lamp is a one-of-a-kind original design piece, including rechargeable mini lamps and standard keystone lamps by artist Paloma Teppa and team.
• Moss Talisman Jewelry Collection 24-karat gold-clad moss jewelry designed as power symbols connecting wearers to nature's energy. Handmade and one-of-a-kind, made to order in collaboration with designer Isabel Englebert. Includes earrings ($247-$307), bracelets ($397-$477), and necklaces ($542+) featuring Greek goddess names.
• Life-Size Garden Animal Sculptures Hand-finished fiberglass animal sculptures with living gardens growing from within. Includes Deer, Pig, Poodle, Alpaca, Rebel Ape, G.O.A.T II, Hippo, Fox, Seal, Lamb, Jumbo Silverback Gorilla, Crocodile, and Stormtrooper designs. Priced from $1,500 (Lamb) to $15,000 (Jumbo Silverback Gorilla).
• Floor Plants Large tropical and desert floor plants including totems, fibercement planters with Ficus, Dracaena, and various foliage trees. Available for delivery or pickup in South Florida.
• Accessories (Shippable Items) Shippable accessory items including home fragrances (Forest Bath), gravel bags, crystals, and other gift and lifestyle items starting from $5.
• Biophilic Design Services (Custom Commissions) Custom biophilic art commissions, large-format moss murals, giant sculptures, hanging installations, interior and exterior landscape design, rooftop design, stage design, window displays, and lighting installations for commercial and residential projects. Quote-based pricing.
• Trade Program B2B trade program for interior designers, architects, landscape architects, and real estate professionals (including ASID, IIDA, AIA, NKBA, IDC members). Provides custom discount codes and dedicated sales associates to specify biophilic art for client projects. Modeled with subscription/recurring trade relationship.
• Large-Scale Art Installations and Hospitality/Commercial Projects Large-scale biophilic art installations for commercial properties including hotels, corporate offices, retail locations, and public spaces worldwide. Engagements include flagship clients such as 1 Hotel South Beach, 1 Hotel Mayfair London, Arlo Hotel NYC, Starbucks (Miami Beach, Savannah, Orlando, Downtown Disney), American Dream Mall, Mercedes Benz Miami, AC Hotel Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Adidas Coachella, Faena Hotel, Park Grove Residences, Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream, McGraw Hill, and Trend Micro Dallas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Moss pieces can last 5-10 years when kept in proper conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Jonathan AdlerflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Developed design project for the new luxury wing at American Dream Mall. Commissioned to create series of 8 feet to 16 feet oversize topiary moss sculptures that ensemble onto Adler's muse collection pieces.
• LladróflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Part of Lladró's conscious & creative initiative, collaborated in crafting a collection of handcrafted porcelain animal figurine planters to 'create beauty from sustainability and respect for the environment'. Joint design fuses handmade porcelain artistry with botanical art in contemporary style pieces.
• Kim SonghecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaboration began in 2017, communicating by corresponding to accumulate objects of desire from Japan and United States. Kim builds scenes of toys and repurposed objects on chandeliers while Teppa responds with live and preserved plants.
• 2 AlascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Miami-based collaboration featuring Optical Art murals and framed pieces. Partnership began in 2015 with ongoing creative collaborations.
• Isabel EnglebertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned collection of handmade silver & moss jewelry to stand for sustainable design practices. Each piece is handmade, one-of-a-kind and made to order.
• Jessy NiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami-based artist Jessy Nite collaborated with Paloma Teppa to create text-based sculptures speaking to fleeting nature of digital world, encouraging return to present and nature.
• Felder + FelderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepurposed fashion sustainability collaboration with twin designers Daniela and Annette Felder. Created pieces signaling commitment to being an ambassador for the Earth.
• Brian ReedycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist collaboration featuring character series including Ultraman (2018) and Brian Reedy Collaboration collection of framed moss art pieces.
• 1 HotelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple installations at 1 Hotel properties including South Beach, Mayfair London, and Hollywood. Ongoing partnership for biophilic design installations in hospitality spaces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bloomscape: Online-first houseplant brand delivering plants in designer pots directly to consumers. Overlaps with Plant The Future's tabletop foliage, terrariums, and shippable plant product lines in customer profile, channel mix, and price positioning.
• Luludi Living Art: Specializes in preserved moss walls, moss art, and biophilic decor products. Direct competitor to Plant The Future's preserved moss art and moss wall decor core product line, with overlapping customer base and aesthetic.
• The Sill: DTC houseplant brand selling potted plants and accessories online and through retail locations. Directly comparable to Plant The Future's tabletop foliage, terrariums, and potted arrangement DTC offering, targeting design-conscious urban consumers.
• Ambius: Commercial interior landscaping and plant service provider serving hotels, offices, and retail. Closely comparable to Plant The Future's enterprise design studio work for 1 Hotel, Arlo Hotel, and corporate offices in delivering biophilic installations at scale.
• Garden on the Wall: Manufacturer of preserved natural garden walls and biophilic art for commercial and residential interiors. Directly competes with Plant The Future in the preserved moss/plant wall art category serving designers, hospitality, and corporate clients.
• Léon & George: Premium houseplant brand selling large indoor plants in high-end designer containers direct to consumers. Comparable in premium price positioning, urban design-conscious audience, and DTC-plus-showroom distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Terrain: Anthropologie-owned garden and home lifestyle retailer with physical and online stores. Comparable in nature-inspired home goods, plant retail, and gift products, but at much larger scale and broader audience than Plant The Future's niche.
• Costa Farms: Largest U.S. ornamental plant grower supplying mass-market retailers. Adjacent comparator for live plant supply chain and scale economics relevant to Plant The Future's foliage and tabletop operations, though serving very different end customers.

Others

• Olive & June: Designer preserved moss and floral arrangements for weddings and luxury events. Adjacent comparator for preserved botanicals at premium price points, sharing overlap with Plant The Future's event and installation work.

Emerging players

• Modsprout: Modern, design-forward planters and indoor garden products (formerly Woolly Pockets). Comparable in design-led planter category and DTC channel, though focused on planters rather than living or preserved installations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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