# Magnetic Self-Watering Planters This Magnetic Planter Can Be Placed Anywhere in Your Home By Kirk Dyer | Published 2015-08-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-planter References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desima/connect-a-pot-bring-a-little-nature-home) & [desima.co](http://desima.co/) The 'Connect A Pot' is a self-watering magnetic pot by the upstart company Desima. This is a pot that can be placed anywhere in your home. It’s even possible to place it on a window via the super strong rare earth magnets. For those who often forget to water their plants, this innovation also offers the option of self-watering. The 'Connect A Pot' can be hung, placed on the ground or on any surface on which the magnets can stick. It can accommodate a [wide range of plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot) including flowers and even herbs. For consumers interested in [growing their own herbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini), this self-sustaining pot is the perfect solution with minimal work but great results. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-watering Planters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced self-watering systems for plants to cater to busy individuals who often forget to water their plants. - **Magnetic Planters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create magnetic planters that can be easily placed in various locations, offering flexibility and convenience in home decor and plant care. - **Indoor Herb Gardens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design user-friendly indoor herb gardens that require minimal effort but provide fresh herbs for consumers interested in homegrown ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate magnetic technologies into home decor products, such as wall-mounted planters, to enhance flexibility and customization options for consumers. - **Urban Gardening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative gardening solutions for urban dwellers, including self-watering planters and compact herb gardens that can thrive in small spaces. - **Sustainable Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create self-sustaining planters and herb gardens that promote sustainable living by reducing water waste and providing fresh, homegrown produce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Self-Watering Flowerpots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gropot.md) - [Spherical Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-basil-selfwatering-globe.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Self-Watering Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-pot.md) - [Self-Watering Desk Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md)