# Root-Illuminating Flower Pots The FlowerEYE by Olga Kalugina Looks Like Lightning in a Can By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flowereye References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/final-frame/final-frame-getting-to-the-root-of-the-plant-matter-098204) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_work.asp?individual_id=290168) The FlowerEYE is a design from Olga Kalugina that appears to capture lightning in a can. The [flowerpot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot) allows you to see the root system of the plant. The FlowerEYE identifies the [humidity of soil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1), ambient temperature and other figures which allow it to put the [root system on display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leafypod). Perfect for anyone who loves ant farms, check out more on the FlowerEYE, and other work by Olga Kalugina, by following the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Root-viewing Flowerpots:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional flowerpot market by offering consumers the ability to visualize the root growth of their plants. - **Smart Planters:** Opportunity to create high-tech planters that monitor soil humidity and ambient temperature to optimize plant growth. - **Indoor Gardening:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of indoor gardening by offering innovative and visually appealing planters like the FlowerEYE. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gardening Supplies:** Opportunity for gardening supply companies to incorporate technology into their products and offer unique designs that appeal to a growing customer base interested in indoor gardening. - **Smart Home:** Opportunity for smart home companies to expand their product offerings by developing and selling smart planters that are compatible with their existing ecosystem of products. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer visually appealing and unique planters like the FlowerEYE that serve both functional and decorative purposes in the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basket-Inspired Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-engine-spot.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Stylish Indoor Hydroponic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folia-origin.md) - [Self-Watering Flowerpots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gropot.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Soil-Powered Light Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli.md)