# Fake Photosynthesis Lights The Schattengewachs Lamp Gives a Natural and Soft Glow By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schattengewachs-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/16/plants-of-light/) & [maximilianwinkel](http://www.maximilianwinkel.com/) The Schattengewachs Lamp is quite the interesting concept. Although it looks like a [typical planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4), it doesn’t actually grow real flowers. Instead, it creates a [glowing replica of flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloome), trees and insects to illuminate your home. Designed by Maximilian Winkel, the Schattengewachs Lamp doesn’t require a power switch. Instead, it runs on four coin cell batteries and ‘grows’ automatically by way of a [photosensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artificial Plant Lighting:** Opportunity to create more sustainable and energy-efficient lighting for indoor plants - **Replica Lighting:** Opportunity to expand the use of replica lighting for home décor and ambiance - **Smart Lighting:** Opportunity to integrate artificial intelligence and automation features to indoor lighting systems ### Where This Applies - **Home Décor:** Opportunity to design and market innovative lighting options for home décor enthusiasts - **Agriculture:** Opportunity to develop eco-friendly and low-cost plant lighting systems for farmers and indoor gardening hobbyists - **Smart Home:** Opportunity to integrate replica lighting systems into home automation and smart lighting systems ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-lamp.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioo-lamp.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Money Plant-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilea-lamp.md) - [Indoor Plant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-plants1.md) - [Interactive Blooming Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md)