Preserved plant logo

Wood and plants, a logo that needs no care

At Paristic, a plant logo combines two materials: wood, which draws the shape and the edges, and preserved plants, which fill the logo. The plants can be flat moss, bun moss, lichen or foliage: not necessarily lichen, we choose according to the look you want. The plant has been harvested, then treated to keep its colour and softness. It is no longer alive. It does not grow or wilt and needs no water, soil or light.

The wood gives the structure and a crisp outline, the plants bring volume, shades and a soft touch. It goes in a reception area, behind a front desk, in a meeting room or a break area. We draw the logo, choose the wood and plants with you, make the piece in our workshop and install it. It is one of the materials in our range of 3D logos.

What's at stake

Three reasons to choose plants over PVC, wood or print.

A material people notice

The relief and shades of the plants catch the eye from the entrance. The logo becomes part of the decor, not just a signature.

No day-to-day upkeep

No watering, no grow lights, no pruning. You only need to respect a few placement rules and avoid touching it.

An identity that stays legible

We work on the outline, density and contrast of the plants so the logo remains recognisable, even with an irregular material.

How a plant logo is made

It all starts from your logo file. We redraw it at the right scale for the wall, then cut the wood to its shape: a backing, a frame or letters whose wooden edges hold the outline. The preserved plants are then laid by hand in the planned areas, glued strand by strand or in sheets depending on the material.

The wood makes it legible: its clean edges draw the logo even when the plants are irregular. Thin parts of the logo can stay in bare wood, solid areas take the plants. When the logo has several colours, each area gets its own plant shade.

• Wall survey and mock-up on a photo of your space
• Choice of wood species, plants and shades on samples
• Wood cut to the shape of the logo
• Plants laid by hand in the workshop
• On-site installation with hidden fixings

Moss, lichen or foliage: which plant in the wood

Wood remains the base; the plant is chosen according to the size of the logo, the thinness of its letters and the effect you want. Lichen is one option among others, not a requirement.

• Lichen: soft to the touch, very even, available in many shades. It suits thin letters and colourful logos.
• Flat moss: dense and slightly darker, close to a forest floor. It defines outlines well.
• Bun moss: volume and relief, for large letters and solid areas.
• Preserved foliage: ferns, eucalyptus or other species, to build a frame or background around the logo.

With or without a plant wall

The wood and plant logo is usually installed on its own, on a painted wall. It can also be paired with a preserved plant wall: the logo then becomes the centrepiece of a larger setting.

For Payplug, we installed the company logo in white letters on a preserved plant wall at the office entrance, and carried its values through the corridors in 3D lettering. See the Payplug case study.

For the launch of Jo&Joe, the Accor group's hotel concept, we made a giant preserved plant logo for the show floor, alongside a mural by the artist Nilko. See the Jo&Joe case study.

Where to install a plant logo, and where not to

Preserved plants are for indoor use. They stay stable in a heated or air-conditioned office, away from extreme changes. Two things damage them: high humidity and direct sunlight.

High humidity softens the moss and can make its colour run. Very dry air makes it brittle. Direct sun fades the plants over time. So we avoid bathrooms, fully glazed south-facing walls and spots right next to a radiator or an air-conditioning vent.

The best locations: a reception wall, the back wall of a meeting room, a corridor, a break area. We confirm the location during the survey.

What a plant logo does, and what it does not

A plant logo brings natural material, colour and texture into spaces that are often very hard-edged. Moss also has a surface effect on sound: it slightly reduces echo on a bare wall, without replacing proper acoustic treatment.

On the other hand, preserved plants are not living plants. They produce no oxygen and do not filter the air. If you want plants that live, you need a living green wall with irrigation and lighting, which is a different project. For a broader approach, see our eco-friendly decoration page.

Combining with other materials

Wood and plants work well with other materials. A solid wood logo without plants for another room, PVC letters for signage, or a printed wall decoration that extends the plants across the rest of the wall. We build the composition with you, drawing on 20 years of experience and more than 1,200 space design projects.

Have a logo and a wall in mind? Brief us: a photo of the wall and your logo file are enough to get started.

Design ideas

Illustrative renders to picture the result in your space. These are visualisations, not client projects.

Also in 3d logos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a plant logo?

It is a logo cut from wood and filled with natural preserved plants: moss, lichen or foliage. The wood holds the shape and edges, the plants bring the texture. Their sap has been replaced with a preserving solution: they keep their colour and softness but are no longer alive.

Does a plant logo need watering or light?

No. Preserved plants need no water, light or soil. Do not spray them: water damages them.

Does a plant logo improve air quality?

No. Preserved plants are no longer alive, so they do not filter the air or produce oxygen. Their value is visual and tactile.

Can a plant logo be installed outdoors?

No, preserved plants are for indoor use only. Rain, humidity and direct sun damage them. For outdoor use, we offer other 3D logo materials.

How do I look after a plant logo?

Avoid touching or wetting it. If dust settles, a gentle puff of air or a soft feather duster is enough. Keep it away from direct sun and heat sources.

Can you match our brand colours?

Lichen comes in many shades and moss in several greens. We show you samples to get close to your colours. For a very precise shade, we can combine the plants with painted letters.

How much does a plant logo cost?

The quote depends on the size of the logo, the plants chosen, the detail of the design and the installation conditions. We draw it up after a survey or from photos of the wall.

Get your free quote

Tell us about your project, we'll get back to you.