Flyte Lyfe Levitating Planter
Last updated: 5 October 2026
The Flyte Lyfe levitating planter is a 12-sided plant pot that floats above a magnetic base and turns slowly in the air. It is made by Flyte, a Swedish company, and sold on Flyte's own store for $299 with a black, white, walnut or oak base, checked on 5 October 2026. Flyte prices it in US dollars for UK buyers too, so the pound cost depends on the exchange rate on the day.
How the Flyte Lyfe floats
Magnets in the base and in the pot hold the pot in mid-air, and Flyte designed it to rotate gently while it floats. The base plugs into the mains through the supplied adapter, so it has to sit near a socket.
There is a weight limit. The pot weighs 240g and can hold up to 250g, which suits an air plant or a small plant in a little soil. A heavier plant will not float.
Size and finishes
- Pot: 80 x 100mm, about the size of a large mug, 240g
- Base: 154 x 154 x 38mm, a little bigger than a CD case, 1.3kg
- Load: up to 250g in the pot
- Base finishes: black, white, walnut or oak, all the same price
- In the box: the base, the pot with a white silicone skin, and a mains adapter
- Power: 100 to 240V adapter, 15V output
Flyte also sells coloured silicone skins for the pot, in grey, terracotta, olive, black and pink. The full specifications are on Flyte's Lyfe product page.
What to plant in it
Air plants are the easiest fit, because they need no soil and weigh very little. Flyte says you can also use it as an ordinary planter. Keep any soil light, though, because a pot that is too heavy will drop on to the base.
To water an air plant, lift it out of the pot and soak it rather than pouring water in, so no water ends up on the base.
Buying a Flyte Lyfe in the UK
The Lyfe is no longer stocked on Amazon UK, so Flyte's own store is the place to buy one. Prices are in US dollars, which means your bank may add a foreign transaction fee unless your card waives it. Flyte quotes one to three business days to process an order and three to six days for shipping, depending on the country.
Check the delivery cost, any import charges and the plug type at checkout before you pay. Flyte offers 30 days for returns.
Flyte also sells refurbished units from $114.50, which brings the price down a long way if you do not mind a returned unit.
Who the Flyte Lyfe suits
It suits someone who wants a single plant to be the object people notice on a desk or shelf, and who has a socket close by. As a gift it works best for a design lover who already keeps plants, rather than someone who wants something low effort.
If you have cats, put it somewhere they cannot reach. A floating pot is easy for a cat to knock off its base.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Flyte Lyfe in the UK?
Flyte sold it for $299 on its own store on 5 October 2026, priced in US dollars for UK buyers. Refurbished units started at $114.50.
Does the Flyte Lyfe need to be plugged in?
Yes. The magnetic base runs from the mains through the supplied 100 to 240V adapter.
What plants can go in the Flyte Lyfe?
Air plants work best. A small plant in a little soil also works, as long as the pot's contents stay under 250g.
Is the Flyte Lyfe sold on Amazon UK?
Not at the moment. The Amazon UK listing shows no price or buy button, so buy it direct from Flyte.
Who makes the Flyte Lyfe?
Flyte, a company based in Sweden that makes levitating objects, including lights and a levitating sphere.
Prices change and are shown in US dollars on Flyte's store, so check the total in pounds at checkout.
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