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BloomingTables: Show Off Your Succulents

By Tobias Roberts, Rise Writer
Last Updated: Mar 28, 2025

Plants inside the home do much more than adding color and a bit of texture to an otherwise dull and lifeless room. They provide oxygen and help filter the air. The Biophilia Hypothesis, first put forward by Edward O. Wilson, states that human beings have an innate tendency to seek connections with nature.

Finding ways to allow the natural world into our built environment is a great way to reconnect with our ancestral and perhaps even biological needs to be surrounded by nature. BloomingTables is one unique company that will soon begin to manufacturer "living tables" that offer a practical, innovative, and beautiful way to bring plants into the home.

Table of Contents

  1. Who is BloomingTables?
  2. What is a BloomingTable? 
  3. Benefits of a BloomingTable 
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Who is BloomingTables?

BloomingTables is a company that has taken the concept of multifunctional furniture to a new level. They have created a practical and serviceable table that also allows homeowners to bring plants into their homes.

What is a BloomingTable? 

The glass-topped table and plant stand are 30 inches tall by 33 inches long by 10.5 inches wide, allowing homeowners the flexibility to use the table for several practical uses. Because plants are seeded underneath the glass tabletop, placing the table near a window sill provides natural light to nourish the plants. The BloomingTable can also be placed in darker areas of the home and lit with fluorescent bulbs to allow plants to photosynthesize.

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According to Blooming Tables' founder Dustin Anthony, "BloomingTables is essentially a terrarium box integrated seamlessly into a table. While the idea spurred from our love of succulents and cacti—we recently incorporated a twist to open a drain valve that widens the scope of plant species capable of thriving inside the table. Where succulents may only need to be watered about every ten days, our amazing BloomingTables community expressed interest in growing things such as herbs and microgreens—species that generally require more consistent watering. Essentially adding this drain valve protects against over-watering regardless of your plant's watering needs."

While traditional pots and planting containers often lead to messes when plants are mistakenly over-watered, the BloomingTable is specifically designed to prevent overflowing. The table's legs are fabricated out of white steel and support the white planting tub with a heavy-duty waterproof liner to protect both the planter and the floor below. Besides the liner on the inside of the planting tub, gravel and activated charcoal are placed inside the container to improve drainage, offer a source of slow-release fertilizer, and suck up excess moisture.

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BloomingTables are an especially great fit for planting succulents, which have limited water requirements. In many cases, you can substitute soil substrates for gravel or small rocks, which are tidier and often more aesthetically pleasing.

Succulents can grow in a wide variety of climates and remove harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other contaminants from the air within the home. Because succulents (like all plants) transpire water, they can also help regulate the humidity within your home. Controlling moisture is essential for people who suffer from allergies.

Low-Cost Unique Table

Besides making the most use out of limited space, you can furnish your home with a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture. Where else have you ever seen a combination of plants and a table? The Blooming Table has an established retail price of $249, and delivery is set to begin in mid-November of 2019. You can currently donate $164 to their Kickstarter campaign to get a special early bird VIP discount.

As living roofs and living walls continue to grow in popularity, this functional and elegant living table is an excellent addition to the home that all plant lovers will adore.

Article By

Tobias Roberts

Tobias runs an agroecology farm and a natural building collective in the mountains of El Salvador. He specializes in earthen construction methods and uses permaculture design methods to integrate structures into the sustainability of the landscape.

Tobias Roberts