# Cloudy Watering Devices This Ceramic Cloud Devices Takes Care to Water Plants Automatically By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-plants-automatically References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/497672287567224226/Rain-Cloud-Automatic-Watering-Device) & [ckie](http://www.ckie.com/products/rain-cloud) If your house plants are always looking a little thirsty, this handy device takes care to [water plants automatically](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn) for you and looks pretty cute in the process. The device takes the form of a ceramic cloud and to give plants an extra boost, the Rain Cloud automatic watering device is paired with a bottle of nutrients so that roots and soil are kept from being too acidic. The Rain Cloud device doesn't over-water plants, but it does assist with [regulating soil moisture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oko-sensor) and drainage. If you want to be sure that plants will survive year-round, this cloud-inspired [self-watering system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha) is an excellent one to give or receive as a gift for those with not-so-green thumbs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automatic Plant Watering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart plant watering systems that use sensors and artificial intelligence to optimize watering based on plant needs. - **Ceramic Watering Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and functional ceramic watering devices that enhance plant care while adding aesthetic appeal to home decor. - **Self-watering Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative self-watering systems that provide plants with the necessary moisture and nutrients, eliminating the need for constant manual care. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Gardening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and automation into home gardening tools and devices to simplify plant care and enhance gardening experiences. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine functionality and aesthetics in home decor products, such as watering devices, to create unique and appealing solutions for plant enthusiasts. - **Smart Home:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home systems that seamlessly integrate with plant care devices, allowing users to monitor and control watering and nutrition remotely. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant Watering Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Automated Plant Irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Spherical Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-basil-selfwatering-globe.md)