# Symbiotic Plant Watering Ecosystems The Nurture System Waters Plants Based on Energy Consumption By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurture-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/04/07/fate-is-in-your-hands/) & [donofrioangelo.wordpress](http://donofrioangelo.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/interaction-design-nurture-video/) The Nurture keeps users in check when it comes to their energy consumption. The system works by symbiotically attaching the user's consumption with the amount of water their plants will receive. The Nurture system is set up to show that energy consumption affects other things around the user in certain ways. When the user is using too much energy, their [plants will suffer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-care-assistants) for it by not receiving the amount of water they need to survive. On the other side of the coin, if the user keeps their energy consumption down, their plants will be properly watered. By keeping one's plants alive through prudent [energy saving tactics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oko-sensor), users are also saving the planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy Conservation:** Symbiotic plant watering systems encourage energy-saving habits by tying energy consumption to the amount of water plants receive. - **Smart Home Technology:** The Nurture system exemplifies the potential for integrating energy monitoring and plant care in smart home ecosystems. - **Behavioral Incentives:** The use of symbiotic plant watering ecosystems creates opportunities to incentivize energy-conscious behaviors by directly linking energy usage to plant vitality. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** Implementing symbiotic plant watering systems in the field of home automation can offer homeowners a comprehensive approach to energy management and plant care. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Integrating the Nurture system into sustainability initiatives provides an innovative way to promote energy conservation and plant health simultaneously. - **Smart Gardening:** The intersection of smart technology and gardening can create disruptive opportunities, as seen with symbiotic plant watering ecosystems like the Nurture system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Haute Horticulturalist Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-care-system.md) - [Connected Plant Hydration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube-smart-watering-system.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Automated Plant Irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation.md) - [Automated Plant Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plant-care-system.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md) - [Digital Interaction Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planta-planter.md)