These cacti don't prick, and you cannot over- or under-water them. They're a very-different craft project...a lovely one to do together. Please note: to make these items you'll need gel glue, like Gorilla Gel Superglue, which we stock although it isn't eco in itself because we haven't found an eco-friendly one - suggestions very welcome! A family that is into crafting will likely already have some. What it containsEverything you need to make 5 beautiful paper cacti. Including visual instructions in English and French. In a box measuring 220x305x2mm. Feel great about where it comes from Raw materials from Europe? Yes - France Organic? Unclear Manufactured in Europe? Yes - France What's it made from? Sustainability-certified* paper, vegetable inks What's it packaged in? Cardboard box only Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard only Plastic-free? Yes 100% Vegan? Yes Animal-cruelty-free? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? TBC * We're not allowed mention which certificate because of bizarre bureaucracy, for details search our site for 'Not allowed to say FSC'. Feel great about where it goes after you've used it Biodegradable / compostable? Yes 100% Reusable / refillable? N/A Recyclable? Yes 100% Feel great about you and your child using it Great for ages: 6+ Shelf life: Indefinite Awards: Safety standards met: European toy safety standards (CE-marked) Solvent-free? Yes Gluten-free? Yes Peanut-free? Yes Soy-free? Yes Lactose-free? Yes Easy to wash-off clothes / skin? N/A Improvements we're working on in this product: None - but you tell us, how could it be even better?