The Sola Tip Ball SO36 is a decorative sphere rather than a flower. Its surface is covered with small, thin rounds of sola — the tips — overlapped like scales so no core is visible. Each disc carries a tiny pinhole at its centre, which adds a repeating dotted pattern across the ball.
The pith is left natural, so the balls read as a warm ivory with a faint blush where the discs overlap. Up close the edges of each round are slightly irregular, giving a handmade, tactile finish that contrasts with smooth ceramics and glass.
Styled images show the balls heaped in a wooden bowl and a woven basket, which is their most common use: decorative bowl fillers for living rooms, spas and hotel lobbies. They also work in vase fillers, Christmas and seasonal displays, and potpourri mixes, where the absorbent pith can take fragrance oils.
Floral Mongers supplies these handmade sola balls in bulk for retailers, décor brands and exporters, with size grading and dyed colours available on request.
Technical specifications
| Product name | Sola Tip Ball |
|---|---|
| Product code / SKU | SO36 |
| Category | Sola Flowers |
| Material | Sola (pith of the shola plant, Aeschynomene aspera) |
| Product type | Decorative ball |
| Processing | Natural, handmade from sola pith |
| Colour | Natural ivory |
| Approx. size | Available on request |
| Ball diameter | Graded in multiple sizes on request |
| Finish & texture | Overlapping thin sola discs with pinhole centres; matt, tactile surface |
| Shape / design | Sphere fully covered in scale-like sola tips |
| Pieces | Image shows a group of balls; pieces per pack as per buyer requirement |
| Country of origin | India |
| Customisation | Size grading and dyed colours on request |
| Intended applications | Decorative bowl and basket fillers; Vase and glass jar fillers; Potpourri and fragrance oil displays; Hotel lobby and spa styling |
| Care & storage | Store in a cool, dry place; sola pith takes up moisture from humid air — see care notes below |
Applications
- Decorative bowl and basket fillers
- Vase and glass jar fillers
- Potpourri and fragrance oil displays
- Hotel lobby and spa styling
- Christmas and seasonal table décor
- Retail shelf and window displays
- Gift hamper fillers
Natural variation
Each ball is covered by hand, so the size and spacing of the discs, the roundness of the sphere and the ivory tone vary slightly; the discs themselves have natural, slightly uneven edges. These are natural characteristics of handmade and botanical products, not defects; shade, size and grade are confirmed on sample approval.
Care & storage
- Store in a cool, dry place; sola pith takes up moisture from humid air
- Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to limit gradual yellowing of the ivory pith
- Avoid stacking heavy objects on the balls, which can dent the disc surface
- Dust with a soft brush or a hair-dryer on a cool setting
- Fragrance oils can be added sparingly; oil may darken the pith
- Unpack promptly on arrival and let the pieces air in a dry room; avoid storing in sealed, humid packaging
To order Sola Tip Ball (SO36), request a wholesale quote or a sample. Packing, customisation and export details are in the tabs above; browse more Sola Flowers or read how we export.
