If you’re a plant lover but also enjoy a bit of travelling, you’ll know how difficult it can be to combine those two passions in life. Even if you’re someone who’s completely aware of how much light and water your plants need. Unless you’re trusting your green friends to someone as capable as you for the duration of your trip, chances are, you’ll come home to a plant cemetery.
Thanks to LeafyPod, such a disaster can now be avoided. The smart plant pot is able to read four different data from your plant using AI: soil moisture, light, temperature and humidity. The tech company LeafyPod unveiled the ground-breaking piece of plant technology at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
“Our AI-powered watering system automatically adapts to each plant’s specific needs by monitoring environmental conditions and adjusting the watering schedule accordingly, ensuring optimal care regardless of the plant variety”, Cleo Song, co-founder of LeafyPod, told Dezeen.
As a consumer, the only things you need to worry about are charging the pot – which can be done through a simple USB charger once every three months – and regularly filling the water container. One refill every two to four weeks is enough to keep your plants happy. Every now and then, the water filter will need cleaning or replacing but the app will send you notifications whenever you need to actively intervene.
“The system’s AI-driven approach helps prevent both overwatering and under-watering by continuously monitoring soil conditions and adjusting water delivery accordingly”, Song continued.
While some smart home gadgets can look a bit out of place and may not be that aesthetically pleasing, the LeafyPod scores remarkably well on that front. The pot has an off-white colour and is made out of plastic. “The planter’s clean, minimalistic design in classic white conceals its sophisticated technology – including multiple environmental sensors and watering systems. The materials were chosen specifically for their resistance to water exposure and ability to maintain structural integrity over time”, Song went on in the interview with Dezeen.
At the moment, pre-orders are open, with the estimated shipping time being April 2025. Only one size is currently available, measuring 13 by 10 centimetres on the inside and with a water tank of 1 litre. One LeafyPod will set you back $148 – not cheap but it might be a literal lifesaver for your favourite plants.
