One of the most breathtakingly beautiful botanical specimens in the entire Sola Cube collection this extraordinary Apple of Peru Sola Cube, made in Kyoto, Japan, is a true marvel of nature, perfectly preserved in crystal-clear resin. Hold it to the light and witness something truly magical.

The Specimen

This Sola Cube contains a real, dried Apple of Peru (Nicandra physalodes) calyx one of nature’s most astonishing botanical structures. As the fruit ripens and falls away, the calyx the protective casing that once gently cradled the fruit dries and transforms into an exquisite, lace-like net of delicate veins, forming a perfectly structured, translucent lantern of extraordinary beauty. The stem and calyx develop dramatic black markings, and the leaves form small black thorns giving the specimen a striking, otherworldly quality. The genus name Nicandra is taken from the ancient Grecian poet Nicander of Colophon, celebrated for his works on poisons and natural remedies a name that adds a further layer of mystery and intrigue to this already captivating plant.

For the most spectacular effect, place the cube in front of a dark background or illuminate it from below with a light base the lace-like calyx glows with an almost ethereal beauty.

The Sola Cube

Each Sola Cube is a meticulously handcrafted botanical display object, made by skilled artisans in Kyoto Japan’s ancient capital and the heartland of Japanese craft tradition. Real botanical specimens sourced from nature are carefully dried and then perfectly preserved within a flawless cube of crystal-clear resin suspending them in a moment of pure, timeless beauty. No two cubes are exactly alike.

Product Details

• Made in Kyoto, Japan handcrafted by skilled artisans
• Real dried Apple of Peru (Nicandra) calyx specimen
• Crystal-clear resin perfectly preserved botanical display
• Best displayed against a dark background or illuminated from below
• Each cube is unique slight natural variations may occur
• A wonderful gift for nature lovers, botanists, and interior design admirers