# Appliance-Connected Gardening Systems The 'Grow' Hydroponic Planting System is Self-Watering By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-planting-system References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/03/15/this-hydroponic-planter-uses-water-from-dishwasher-washing-machine-and-toilet-to-grow-plants/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The 'Grow' hydroponic planting system has been designed by Gal Kuflik as a fixture for gardeners who are looking for a way to incorporate greenery into their living space without the need to focus too much on care. The gardening system works by being hooked up to an existing appliance or fixture including a toilet, washing machine or dishwasher to passively capture water when it is in operation. This will help to eliminate the need for [manual watering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation) and ensure that a plant is always getting just the right level of hydration they need to flourish. The 'Grow' hydroponic planting system has a [pod-style functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1) that will make it well-suited for experienced gardeners and novice ones alike to help them keep more greenery within their space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hydroponic Planting Systems:** There is an opportunity to design more connected and sustainable hydroponic systems that can be integrated with household appliances to capture and reuse water. - **Self-watering Gardening Systems:** Creating smart and low-maintenance gardening systems that can self-water and provide just the right amounts of hydration can be a new disruptive innovation in the gardening industry. - **Connected Home Gardening:** Designing a range of connected gardening gadgets that can be integrated with smart homes can be a new trend to address consumer demand for convenient and automated solutions for gardening needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hydroponic Farming:** Hydroponic farming companies can explore creating hydroponic planting systems that can be integrated with household appliances to reduce water waste and create a new revenue stream for their business. - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home technology companies can develop and market smart gardening systems that can be easily integrated with other household appliances, and can be controlled remotely via smartphones or voice assistants. - **Home Gardening:** Home gardening product manufacturers can incorporate self-watering capabilities in their products to make their offering low-maintenance and hassle-free for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Connected Plant Hydration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube-smart-watering-system.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Minimalist Gardener Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-cultivator.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Automated Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md)