Plants that fall over when thirsty

Juniper Foo | Jan 22, 2008

Here's a nifty idea. Since plants can't talk, designer Samgmin Bae has come up with the Roly-Poly Pot which allows the flora to articulate their thirst... By falling over. Of course, if you do nothing about it, this could get to be a sadly permanent state of affair. Bae has employed the simple idea of using water as a counterweight. As water levels dip, the pot slowly tips. Although if you're planning to head off for a long vacation, do leave the poor plants with a neighbor for some TLC. Else these'll roll over and play dead for good. A concept for now, though one we'd love to see happen.

Via Yanko Design

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DaneFil says...
I wish this was already out so I could get this for my mum for Valentines Day or Mothers Day! This will hopefully teach her to water her plants! Although, is it possible that if someone over-waters it, it will just tip to the other side? Oh, and the soil might spill over if it tips :/

Jan 23, 2008 17:08