I built this overengineered planter! (wifi, waterpump, camera controlled) 

The yellow box gives Wall-E vibes😂. Now you only have to place the plant in a boot to make it perfect

“Is she supposed to look like this?” 😂 Yes kind of. That is a Monstera and they are climbers. It will get top heavy and unruly and maybe even break itself if allowed to grow to far without support. A stick, a pole, a trellis, you can get creative with it but the plant needs a helping hand to stay upright as it grows.

plant nerd here! it seems like your Monstera needs more extra support and could benefit from a stake. in the wild they climb up trees and yours is looking to do the same. love all that you do & happy growing :)

For those who enjoyed the art and anthropomorphism of this, watch Felix's last two videos on his channel where a shelving solution ended up as a wall art piece owl with flapping wings ... so much fun. These two are such a compliment to one another and I love their collaborations as well as each individually.

I love how Felix is always just the most supportive of Laura's ideas ☺️☺️ Everyone get you a Felix!!

the house stuff is fun, but my favorite videos are the "over-engineer a solution" ones. Like this one.

Personally, I'd opt for a larger, deeper pot with a lower layer of rocks for drainage and a sturdy pole or two for support. A remote moisture sensor will tell you when the plant needs water and how much -- you don't want to drown the roots. But in terms of visual style, you've got the post-modern or late-1940s/early-1950s atomic thing beautifully achieved. Well done!

Who else is waiting for the Reolink “Laura Kampf Smiling edition”? 😅 “It needs a mouth” YES! I love it!! Enjoy your summerbreak, Laura 😊

Repot the plant to let it grow and stake it for support. More soil will also hold more water and nutrients longer

It's nice to see you happy to be building/filming with a project that is achievable in a short time frame. Much less stress on you and the video was fun to watch!

She can talk to her plant "if she wants to". I think we all know she is going to talk to her plant! 😃

I love when Laura gets so excited she forgets to translate to English ❤ Love seeing you so happy and motivated, can't wait for an update on this build!

I did this many years ago. Cheap and easy. Plants in the bathtub, a bucket of water and a timer (computer) connected to an automobile windshield washer pump. The bucket of water was good for 3 weeks. This is much cooler.

Cool build! I think you should add a little loop on the solar panel cable, with its lowest point lower than where the cable enters the windows. This way condensation that forms on the cable doesnt run directly into your window.

The smiley face you put on the camera was classic, it made me happy

You should make a ring of the hose and use 4 or 5 drip emitters, so that all of the soil is getting wet, not just the middle.

Ok this is stupidly cool. I had a huge smile on my face all the way through

Could we get a new "Smudo gets attention" segment? He is always just roaming around the shop interested in everything you are doing but never gets pet on screen which makes it seem like he never gets pet, which I know is not true but I bet it would make the little guy happy (and the viewers) :D

This project reminded me of the 1970s movie "Silent Running" with Bruce Dern. It includes small robots taking care of the last of Earths plants while in space.

You look so much happier now doing your own small thing. Putting a pause on the house seems to be the right thing. And the little plant minder is super cute.

Also worth noting to keep an eye on your plant’s roots and soil! Since the water isn’t draining it might be more prone to rotting or overwatering. Maybe it’s next upgrade can be include a moisture meter :) can’t wait to see more ❤

As someone who is trying to learn German, I absolutely love your peppering in your honest reactions in German… as always great content!

There are some really cool moss pole ideas for monsteras too. They grow up trees in the wild, so they will grow roots into the moss poles and get super strong/big.

This is a great episode. So nice to see you happy and laughing again.

Definitely a bit of Wall-E vibe there! Love it :)

Now you need a humidity checker for the soil so you can either automate the watering or at least look at the humidity in the soil and water it when actually needed.

That yellow box is totally the shell of a Helicopter gauge cluster test set from the 90s. I used to use those all the time! That is hilarious!

It's been a minute since we've been inside the tiny house. It's such an amazing space.

You need a little probe with a meter to stick in the dirt that measures the moisture content. It's probably the only variable you can't see until the plant starts to look overwatered or underwatered.

Gärtnertipp: das ist eine Monstera, die braucht eine Kletter / Rank Hilfe^^ die winden sich und halten sich mit den Luftwurzeln an Baumstämmen etc. in der Natur fest. im Baumarkt gibt's diese Hilfen aus Plastik mit Sisal/ Kokosfasern drumherum in verschiedenen Größen. wenn die Blatt Ränder und spitzen braun oder gelb werden sollte mit zum Beispiel Langzeit Dünger gedüngt werden. Monstera sollten hell, aber keine direkte sonne haben, das Substrat sollte immer nur mäßig feucht sein, nicht dauerhaft zu nass oder zu trocken. Die sogenannten Luftwurzeln bitte niemals abschneiden oder ähnliches

I think the camera could become part of the whole assembly, you only need to put a mirror on the other side, then the lens can see the plant and itself at the same time. Could be cute ❤

Ich habe mir letztens gedacht, dass ich die alten Videos vermisse, in denen du einfach drauf losgebaut hast. Deswegen finde ich auch Felix' Videos super, da er quasi in der gleichen Position ist wie du früher. Das soll keine Kritik sein, bitte nicht falsch verstehen ❤️. Wir entwickeln uns alle ständig weiter und das Leben wird auch gerne mal komplizierter als man möchte. Super, dass du dir (und uns) mit diesem kleinen Befreiungsschlag wieder kreative Glücksgefühle verschaffst ✌️.

This self watering pot is so esthetically cool! Sydney Plant Guy (YT videos) are my go to for answering " is this plant supposed to look like this?" and how your Monstera could be living it's best life. Adding a creative diy (from recycled materials) moss pole and some more tech to monitor conditions ( temp, humidity, light etc) would assist determining when to water would be the next upgrade. Happy growing 😻

I always love when you brainstorm and create these things .

Your plant should go in all directions. I have one that I bought at a grocery store, maybe 10 years ago, that covers an entire wall now. I gave it sphagnum moss totem to climb on and I chop off sections from time to time to keep it from taking over the whole room. I love that you are concerned for your plant's health while you're away. She's a lucky plant!

It's good to see a classic Laura project again. Great job!

Love the German colloquialisms "Das is krank!:" "Alter!", "Giel!"

"What a perfect project". Yes, yes it was. I love these fun builds that you do. I mainly like seeing your reactions... full enjoyment.

These are my favorite videos from your channel. As an ADHDer, I really relate to the chaotic/improvising "What could I use from what I already have around to create this thing that I don't even know exactly what it will be" process of creation, and it's awesome to see you completing the projects to the end. It makes me feel like I can get to the end of my projects as well, and I don't feel so frustrated with myself. Huge thank you for sharing the whole process with us so we can have a thriving example to look up to. Sending love from Brazil ♥

Such a fun little project! Hope Smudo is enjoying his US visit!

i love the asthetics and the simplicity. Plain perfect. Kinda has some post apocalypse wall-E vibes

This is why I fell in love with watching her videos! Love the creativity and skill combined! Fun!!!

You could add a mirror so the camera can see itself :) I would have used a clay watering spike with a tube connected to a water container, I use them for my houseplants and they don't need power. The app-controlled pump is really cool though!

The plant is supposed to look like that, it’s technically a climbing plant so eventually it would appreciate a support or moss pole. Plants don’t need to continually moist, so plan for a deeper watering once a week or so. If you could rig this to keep a moss pole moist and the aerial roots could attach to that! That would be genius.

So precious!!! The video, the project, you!! ❤ Thanks for the light in the week

I love the whole aesthetic of this project. I have always loved retro-futuristic design and I feel like this really nailed that vibe. Great job Laura!

Super super project, So nice to see you smiling and laughing again. Super Channel Laura

This is the most wholesome, entertaining pot plant ever. Long live your plant!

It’s good to see you creating. Your love for making, your creativity, and your generosity of spirit are infectious. You and your channel are a delight.

Your excitement is contagious, I am making this project. So simple, yet incredible. These videos are what made many of us start watching. Though as a homeowner I love watching the progress on your home.

You truly capture interest with your projects--why else would we be here, counting down the seconds!

This is what I'm here for!! I love the house stuff, but this is the creative/funky/cool stuff that I find truly inspiring!

needs slightly larger pot and it's a tad leggy, but that plant will have leaf 'legs' as long as needed. May need some artificial light in German winter. It could be part of the automation.

Another excellent video. The camaraderie between Laura and Felix is intoxicating. I would love to see them do a road trip across Europe or the USA where they stop at different places along the way and make something. Maybe it could be sponsored by Capri Sun? :-) I know I would pay to watch that show…

This is almost like the growbox I've sat up after first of april in germany 😉 I can watch my plant (and talk to it), turn on heater, humidifyer, fans and have also an online water control system. She grows beautiful 😁

Hi from Canada 🙂If you drill holes into the bottom of your egg planter and put a piece of landscaping cloth over the holes on the inside of the egg then the dirt will not fall out through the holes but all extra water/fertilizer will drip back into the base - so your plant will not drown or get root rot - even if the pump stays on a bit too long! I sort of worry about electrolysis damaging your egg -- especially with the salts in fertilizer - spraying the inside with a sealer of some sort might keep the aluminum from damaging the plant and vice versa also! Good JOB and good luck in your life 🙂

I know those plants love a moss pole that may help with moisture along with your creation … you can RU-vid moss pole ideas like everything else is on RU-vid…. Love how you create you are an artist

Super excited to watch your latest video! Watching your content has made such a positive impact on my life and I wanted to say thank you! You're an absolute bada** and a huge inspiration.

This is the sort of Laura Kampf videos I enjoy most.

Laura in her element finding thing in the shop to build something amazing, Welcome to Laura's Happy Place :)

This, for me, is the definition of solar punk! I'm in love with the entire concept, and it looks beautiful!

You’re a truly genuine creator, and I love watching your enthusiasm! Such a refreshing video seeing your spark back, keep up what brings you, and us, joy!

if you were looking for the opposite of the serious house building, you knocked it out of the park with this glorious, goofy build! Way to go!

You should put a stick in the middle of the pot and tie the plant to it,to help it grow straight,all the leaves on one side are weighing it down to one side!!😉

I didn't think I was going to like the end result, but now I think it could be my favorite build this year as well. It makes me happy too.

I love this project! I made a watering system to reach plans above the kitchen cupboards and used the smart plug to turn it on and off as well. It seemed like the easiest solution and I am so glad it was also proofed by you by using the same method to water your plant! Take care in LA!

Everyone needs a hypeperson like laura or felix in their life 🤗

Materials shopping is a lot of fun to watch!

I really enjoy the variety of content on this channel... thank you Laura

That is the coolest most overengineered planter I have ever seen. Great job!

You are such an artist with that grinder! I'm in awe.

One thing you could consider putting in your Tiny House is a Closed Terrarium. Usually it consists out of 1 giant bowl in which you provide everthing a tiny jungle needs for nutrients etc. The whole thing is completely closed off and everything from nutrients to water stays in a closed loop system. For example: the plants take water from the ground, they evaporate it through their leaves, that condensates and drips into the ground again. The idea is that this self-sustaining system will outlive you without much extra care

Plants grow towards sunlight so that is why its all one sided. Lovely little project.

That Monstera plant is actually a tropical plant that gives fruits (which are super delicious). But of course it needs tropical climate to give fruits and actually it only survives inside our houses... The plant is trying to reach more to the sun, because it needs sun to grow, that is why it looks like that! My wife also loves this plant, I wish we would have a green house with glasses, so that the plant can grow bigger and give some fruits 😮‍💨

I love how you referred to the water system feeding into itself as a "circuit!" ❤😂

I realized now that I missade this kind of project videos, I love it

Love love love it! Dont need it but i love it❤ Also love all you and Felixes laughes 😂❤ what a treat🎉 Hope the camera company will add small mouth stickeres to the product 😅

Love the quirky, fun design! The plant, Monstera Deliciosa, is an aroid. In its natural rainforest environment it grows aerial roots to attach itself to trees & climb up toward be😅three light. The level of engineering of the watering system is somewhat wasted on this plant. If you were to make a moss pole, plastic on the back, coated wire mesh on the front, and filled with tree fern fibre or sphagnum moss you’ll end up with a lush plant with little effort. Water it with a nutrient solution every 2-4 weeks via the top of the moss pole & you should end up with a big gorgeous plant! So glad you had fun making this project! 😊

Now you only need something to measure the moisture in the plant soil.

It was awesome to see you work on a project while at home, I love the house don't get me wrong, but watching put together a project just like that was amazing. Thanks Laura, thanks Felix

Such tangible joy in making this! Loved the build!

Monstera: move to a bigger pot, water with warm or hot water once a week, rotate the pot in it's favorite sun spot 1/4 turn weekly, add some stakes in the soil for it to climb if you desire or just let it find it's own way. :)

So good to see you're back to your roots again! Projects like this one are your best 👍🏼

It's legit the offspring of Wall-E, EVE and the Plant! I want one!

Serious requests for modification! I love the aesthetics and concept! So hide the pump and hoses inside the cover! And also add a fill port on top so you don’t have to remove the plant to refill!

For some reason this build is giving me sooooo much FallOut vibes! I love it!

What a great project!! Love it🎉 Monstera will be happy in its new environment and you can have conversations while you are in America 🎉

Big Wall-E energy. 💛

Monstera Monstera plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. They can tolerate some direct sunlight but should be shielded from harsh afternoon rays The monstera plant requires moderate levels of watering. Always assess your plants watering needs first before giving it a drink. You can do this by poking your finger in the soil to assess its dryness level. If the soil is dry to a depth of one to two inches, then go ahead and give it a drink. fun stuff laura i hope the info helps

Next up: A moisture sensor in the plant to allow you to automatically trigger liquid replenishment, and a depth sensor for water levels to say 'hey, fill me up please!' :P.

What an awesome planter. It has a very strong Wall-e vibe.

The curve of the pot goes with the curve of your ceiling. Nice!

Lovely to see you building so happily

Very cool ❤ might be worth adding some kind of refill valve for the tank so you can check the water level and put more water in it without having to lift the plant and the top plate up every time

Now you need a little light connected to a waterlevel indicator, so you can get someone to refill the tank when all the water is evaporated.

Laura add a drip loop to the solar panel cable, so water doesn't run down the cable into your house.

Felix is fantastic.

This was really inspiring! I have an automated setup for my balcony, but I want to do this indoors now! And especially a camera for my chickens, so if I need to be away for a bit I can keep an eye on them and call someone over if things look weird. I love monsteras! Give it a climbing stick of some kind and tie it to it, and it will grow! They also do not like wet roots, so make sure not to over water. Not direct sunlight, but as close as you can give them without them burning their leaves :D

Love this! May Ms. M live long and happily!

Best project in years. That build is amazing.