Surprising as it may seem, these astronautical planter figurines are not in fact from Mars. They come from Nove, a northern Italian town that's well-known for ceramics. Designed by Italian artist Matteo Cibic, the terrariums are made from hand-cast porcelain and mouth-blown glass, so no two are alike. And unlike the labor-intensive process of making the terrariums -- which explains the lofty price -- the plants themselves are quite low-maintenance, requiring only minimal sunlight and occasional watering.
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