Sola Cube | Apple of Peru | Made in Kyoto

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