The original sustainable pencil that you can plant after use and grow into herbs, trees or flowers. A gift that continues to give long past its use will raise a smile and act as a reminder that the small changes we make now can have a long-lasting positive impact. Write with your pencil Plant it - add sunlight & water Fresh plants will sprout All sprout pencils are 100% sustainable and are non-toxic. Ages 3+ years --- 3+ years of age Store at room temperature for a maximum of two years before planting the pencils. The Sprout pencil is a natural product made of certified wood sourced from responsibly managed forests graphite, clay, and a cellulose capsule with seeds. Use a pot with a drainage hole in the bottom. Place it on a saucer and fill with moist potting soil. Plant at a 30-degree angle with seed capsule only covered in soil. Water often in saucer to keep moist. place pot in natural light but avoid direct sunlight. A temperature of 20 C/68 F is ideal. Within 1-4 weeks, fresh plants will sprout.