# Smartphone Controlled Vivariums Biome Flora Terrarium Merges Mobiles and Eco-Life By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-flora-terrarium References: [pursuitist](http://pursuitist.com/tech/biome-flora-terrarium-by-samuel-wilkinson/) & [samuelwilkinson](http://www.samuelwilkinson.com/) London-based designer Samuel Wilkinson has merged smartphones and eco systems together in an inspiring design called the Biome Flora Terrarium. Wilkinson's Biome Flora Terrarium is a form of vivarium, which is an enclosed space used to house living organisms for research and observation purposes. The biggest difference between this terrarium and others is that this relies on smartphones and iPads to control [climate, water level and nutrients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation). The best way to think of it is as a virtual pet, only you're taking care of an actual living thing. The garden has low energy lighting that replicates sunlight and [sensors that sync to mobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-nature-observatory). The Biome is designed to incorporate various environments whether it's a desert or tropical one. The Biome was featured in the Slow Tech – Designs for Digital Downtime exhibition last month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone-controlled Vivariums:** The integration of smartphones and eco systems in vivariums presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of home gardening and urban farming. - **Virtual Pet-like Terrariums:** Terrariums controlled through smartphones offer a unique and interactive way for individuals to care for living organisms, opening up possibilities for new pet-related industries and products. - **Smart Sensory Environments:** The use of sensors and smartphones to create and control various environments in vivariums paves the way for the development of immersive experiences and technology-driven wellness solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Gardening:** The integration of smartphone technology and vivariums creates new opportunities for the home gardening industry, allowing individuals to efficiently manage and maintain their indoor plants. - **Urban Farming:** Smartphone-controlled terrariums can revolutionize urban farming by enabling compact and automated systems for growing plants and vegetables in limited spaces. - **Pet-related Products:** The concept of virtual pet-like terrariums opens up possibilities for creating new pet-related products and services, catering to the needs of individuals interested in caring for living organisms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Moss Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petite-foret-plus.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-moonlit-desk-garden.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Self-Watering Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-pot.md) - [Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioo-lamp.md)