Plantagotchi – AI Smart Planter

This animated planter is unique and different and can be fun. I feel like it's in the early stages and still needs some improvements. If purchased full price it's pricey for what it is (almost $90). It did go on significant sale a couple of times, of course after I purchased it as a gift.

I wish this held a charge longer. I gave this as a gift to one of my adult kids, it does make a fun gift (include some potting soil and plant if possible). It reminds us all of the Eve robot in the movie Wall-E.

My daughter jokes she can't keep plants alive, so the point is this planter lets the owner know exactly what the plant needs (water, sun, etc). Also she likes these types of quirky animated type things. Mostly though it's my young grandkids that are the ones getting a kick out of it.

The wide eyed and blinking faces the planter makes are robot-like and there's quite a variety - helps to keep the instruction sheet with the face meanings out until all of them can be learned (faces it makes when the plant needs more sunlight, is too dry, etc).

PROS:
- It's fun and different. Kids will get a kick out of it, adults too. It's a conversation piece.
- There's an App that works in conjunction with the planter.
- Fun little item for someone who doesn't have a lot of other plants or just wants a unique interactive planter to keep on their desk, sink, nightstand, or counter - as long as there's enough light.

Cons:
- Cost. This little item is pricey when purchased full price at current point of over $80.
- Low charging power. This doesn't hold a charge for very long at all, so it needs to be frequently recharged OR left plugged in - which then means it needs to be near an outlet, which might not be the best location for the plant. The constant need to recharge this is THE biggest drawback as it affects its location and honestly it just becomes a hassle.
- The actual planter space is very very small. It will work for small plants, cacti, and succulents, that don't require a lot of root room. It includes some decorative rocks - however by the time enough soil is added for the roots there isn't room for the rocks.