
The Hinged Glass Test Tube Vase from LuminaryHome holds a row of clear glass tubes in a pivoting frame, so a handful of single stems reads as a considered arrangement rather than a collection of jars. The hinge lets you fan the tubes into an arc or fold them flat against a wall or shelf edge.
It suits cut flowers, but it comes into its own for propagation and hydroponics: pothos, monstera and philodendron cuttings root visibly in clear water, and the tube format keeps each cutting separate so you can track which ones are taking. Refreshing the water is a matter of lifting a tube out rather than dismantling the display.
Configurations from three to six tubes are available in small and large sizes, which lets you scale it to a narrow windowsill, a desk edge or a dining table centrepiece. Glass keeps the look clean and makes rinsing straightforward. It is a well-judged gift for a plant person, a new home, or a desk that needs something living on it. The frame stands unaided on a flat surface and needs no fixings, so it can be moved from a windowsill to a table for dinner and back again, and the tubes lift free individually for rinsing between arrangements.
- Material: clear glass tubes with hinged frame
- Configurations: 3, 4, 5 or 6 tubes
- Sizes: small and large
- Use: cut flowers, hydroponics, plant propagation
- Hinge: fan open or fold flat for storage
- Care: rinse tubes and refresh water regularly
- Glass - handle with care and keep away from table edges
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tubes can I get?
Three, four, five, six, eight or ten, in small and large sizes. Fewer tubes suit a desk or windowsill; more tubes make a table centrepiece.
Can I use it for propagation?
It is one of the best uses for it. Pothos, monstera and philodendron cuttings root visibly in the clear water, and each tube keeps a cutting separate so you can see which ones are taking.
How do I change the water?
Lift out one tube at a time. Nothing has to be dismantled, and the tubes rinse individually between arrangements.
Does it need fixing to the wall?
No. The frame stands unaided on a flat surface, so it can be carried from a windowsill to a table without any hardware.
What does the hinge do?
It lets you fan the tubes into an arc for a wide display, or fold them flat against a wall or shelf edge when space is tight or for storage.