Glow Plants produce light by means of a natural chemical reaction which occurs in a silica coated photoluminescent compound applied directly to the leaves. The compound is interferes minimally with the plants natural growth and photosynthesis processes meaning it allows the plant to grow, breathe and absorb water.

It's a non-toxic compound synthesized to be safe for air plants, humans and pets. Made from simple ingredients — and it's water-based. 

The synthesized compound applied to our plants produces a phosphorescent photo-luminescent reaction meaning it absorbs UV light and converts this energy to visible light with a slow release or "decay" time (it absorbs energy faster than it releases it). This is what gives our plants their long lasting glow. 

HOW?

⌬ NANOPARTICLES: Are a specially formulated composition of strontium aluminate encapsulated in silica to create a thin boundary layer which helps to refract light, further reducing the visible appearance. 

⌬ WATER BASED SEALANT: Is formulated and purified to act as a nanoparticle suspension agent and a catalyst to form a solid crystalline structure and ensures a long lasting coating.

⌬ CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE: Is designed to be porous which allows for light, air and moisture to pass through. This is why our compounds can be safely applied to air plants which use their foliage for absorbing nutrients, water and respiration. 

⌬ OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS: Are mixed to create a water based solution during our particle application process and speed up the drying and crystallizing process. Once dried, the compound will permanently bind to the plant foliage and trichomes. 

Liquid cultures of bioluminescent non-pathogenic E.coli bacteria, engineered to contain bioluminescence from vibrio fischeri marine bacteria. 

This is a liquid culture of genetically modified bacterial specimens which provides both; An educational insight into what we are working on in the lab, and a visually stunning display of living light in the comfort and tranquility of your own home.

Vibrio Fischeri 

Are bioluminescent marine bacteria found abundantly in ocean environments. Primarily they can be found in symbiosis with other organisms such as the bobtail squid or flashlight fish. This bacteria exhibits bioluminescence through plasmid PJE202 which has been inserted into a strain of non-pathogenic terrestrial e. coli bacteria. 

E.Coli : non-pathogenic strain

Is an excellent candidate to allow people to grow safe microbial cultures in their own homes. It is resistant to temperature fluctuations and multiplies rapidly (6 hours).

HOW?

The engineered light produced by these microbial cultures is called Bioluminescence. These microbial broth cultures will only light up in the dark when gently swirled or shaken as the introduction of oxygen catalyzes their internal chemical/ biological reactions.

Do not drink Bioluminescent Bacteria! They are non-toxic but live in Lysogeny Broth (LB Nutrients) which is not digestible.

The bioluminescence or lifespan of these microbial cultures last for the following timeframes in the corresponding environmental conditions:

⌬ 2-4 weeks when stored in the fridge at 4°C

⌬ 3-5 days when stored in room temperature up to 25°C