# Automated Plant Growing The 'Power Plant' By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-05-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-plant-growing-the-power-plant References: [myhomeandhousewares2008.bdmetrics](http://myhomeandhousewares2008.bdmetrics.com/portal/ViewPressRelease.aspx?id=37737&cid=4375943) & [prepara](http://prepara.com/power_plant.php) The Power Plant is an automated plant grower, perfect for those living in a small space or for those who are too lazy to go out and plant a garden. This is a worry-free soilless indoor gardening appliance to grow herbs, fruit and fresh flowers indoors and all year long. It dispenses nutrient to seeds and plants automatically so it doesn't matter if you forget. It has a nice clean design and great on any window sill. So go ahead, don't water, don't feed and don't feel guilty. If the Power Plant peaked your interest, you might also be interested in the following: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Indoor Gardening:** The trend of automated indoor gardening appliances like the Power Plant represents an opportunity for companies to create more advanced and efficient systems that allow for easy and convenient indoor plant growth. - **Soilless Hydroponic Gardening:** The trend of soilless hydroponic gardening is disrupting traditional gardening processes, providing companies in the industry with an opportunity to create innovative solutions that cater to the changing needs of consumers. - **Year-round Gardening:** The trend of year-round gardening through indoor appliances like the Power Plant presents a disruptive opportunity for the agriculture industry to pivot towards more sustainable farming practices that can support a year-round growing season. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Automated indoor gardening appliances like the Power Plant provide opportunities for players in the home appliances industry to explore new offerings that cater to the rising trend of indoor gardening. - **Hydroponics:** Soilless hydroponic gardening represents an opportunity for the hydroponics industry to innovate by bringing to market newer, more advanced hydroponics systems that are easily scalable. - **Agriculture:** Year-round gardening through indoor appliances like the Power Plant presents a disruptive opportunity for the agriculture industry to pivot towards more sustainable farming practices that can support a year-round growing season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Updated Indoor Gardening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-solutions.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Automated Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Automated Planting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-planting-system.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md)