Chia pet – an animal and plant pet at the same time? Chia pet is a plant that is grown in clay which is in an animal shape or figurine. This plant is so easy to grow and take care of, just a few days and you will see little grass sprouting on the body of your chosen chia pet. Once you a buy chia pet at a store, it comes in a complete pack already: a decorative planter which is the clay figurine shape; chia seeds for three plantings; plastic drip tray so the water will not drip off once you watered the chia pet and the planting and care instruction on how to go along with chia pet.

There is no much effort needed in growing a chia pet, you just have to soak in water the clay figurine shape and the chia seeds overnight. During the soaking process, the chia seed will produce a thick gel – like paste that will hold the seed with the clay. There are small grooves in the large area of the animal clay where the seeds are placed. Consistent watering it will help it grow fast, plus a few sunlight; that’s it, you will definitely have that blooming chia pet. Every day there is an evidence of it growing, so it is really fun. Its “fur” can grow up to three layers.

Chia pet suits any ages, young and old will enjoy taking care of it and watching it grow. Chia pet’s clay figurine shape comes in many different animals shape - cow, dog, puppy, dinosaurs, turtle, pig, kitten, frog and bunny. There are also cartoon character head shapes available. It is much available in online stores than those retail stores.

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