Lua is able to detect moisture, exposure, temperature and movement.
When a plant is well looked after, the LCD screen shows a smiley face to let the user know the conditions are perfect.
If a plant does not receive enough sunlight, Lua will pull a vampire face with sharp teeth to show that there is insufficient exposure to light.
Lua is also able to sync with a smartphone, so that you can check the status of your plants on the go.
The company that is behind Lua, Mu-Design, is based in Esch-sur-Alzette.
The founder, Vivien Muller, used an online fundraising campaign to raise funds for the device. Muller raised over 350,000 euros from 2,800 backers.
Lua is available to pre-order via Mu-Design’s website.
Muller’s other ideas include: the Bearbot, a bear-shaped universal remote that licks its lips, sneezes and yawns; WatchMe (Watchus cyclopus), a bedside companion that charges wearables such as smart watches; and Electree, a bonsai-tree shaped sculpture and mobile charger.
