# Desert-Dwelling Power Bars The Power Cactus by Manifattura & Design Will Hydrate Your Electronics By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-07-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-cactus-by-manifattura-design References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2012/07/power-cactus.html) & [designrulz](http://www.designrulz.com/product-design/2012/07/light-art-in-italy-power-cactus-the-best-multi-plug-in-device/) The Power Cactus by Manifacttura & Design is a unique plant-inspired power bar perfect for your technological oasis. Quench your electronic devices thirst for power by using this [vertical, vibrant green power station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkeep-halo-portable-power-station) instead of [traditional power bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbase-1). Why choose a mundane and common power bar when you can choose an aesthetically pleasing and equally functional cacti-shaped charger? This electronic cactus is sure to add some atmospheric flora to your workstation and instill an exotic accent in your house. Although, you may not have ever traveled to the desert and back, you can still proudly display this desert-dwelling charger. Hydrate all your electronics simultaneously with this barren-land plant equipped with [four plug-in ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-managements) for all essential gadgets. Add a whimsical touch to powering up your goodies with the Power Cactus by Manifacturra & Design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-inspired Power Bars:** Creating power bars that draw inspiration from natural elements like plants can provide a unique and aesthetic charging experience for consumers. - **Vertical Power Stations:** Designing power stations that are vertically oriented can save space and offer a visually appealing alternative to traditional power bars. - **Whimsical Device Chargers:** Developing chargers with playful and whimsical designs can add an element of fun and style to the process of powering up electronic devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore incorporating plant-inspired power bars into their product lineup to offer consumers a distinctive and visually appealing charging solution. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can incorporate vertical power stations into their products to provide a space-saving and aesthetically pleasing way to charge electronic devices. - **Gift and Novelty:** Gift and novelty companies can tap into the market for whimsical device chargers, providing customers with unique and playful charging options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-power-supply.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Chic Technology Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-electrical-powercurve77.md) - [Aesthetic Functional Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-force-power-station.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidstate-portable-power-stations.md) - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem.md) - [Nature-Inspired Puffy Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-air.md)