International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
Volume 8, Issue Number 3
Available Online: 15 July 2024
Author/s:
Ortega, Lance Eian B.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (lanceeianortega@gmail.com)
Verdera, Gester Lowee V.
Perez, Peter Alejandro B.
Norella, Anne Lorraine A.
Clataro, Princess Edzel Ann P.
Limos-Galay, Jenny A.
Abstract:
Many people experience the death of their plants due to insufficient sunlight or water. The researchers developed an LED light greenhouse with an automatic water dispenser using Arduino Uno to help those who struggle to care for their plants or are overly busy with their schedules. The device automatically waters the plant when it detects a lack of moisture in the soil. LED lights serve as a substitute for the plants to grow to their total capacity if there is a lack of sunlight. Data was collected from 20 students who tested the product using an evaluation checklist. The participants strongly agreed that the device is effective in dispensing water and detecting the soil’s moisture level. The observed delay in water dispensing, ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 seconds, suggests a consistent response time once operational. This reliability is essential for maintaining optimal soil moisture levels, promoting plant growth, and minimizing fluctuations that could negatively impact plant health. During the ten days of observing and measuring the height of the Sili Labuyo plant, the researchers observed a noticeable increase in height. The plant started with a height of 2.2 inches and ended with a height of 2.8 inches. The LED light greenhouse with an automatic water dispenser utilizing Arduino Uno for indoor plants successfully enhances plant growth and ensures plant life. This study recommends choosing lights with high energy efficiency. Proper light is essential for plant growth.
Keywords: automatic water dispenser, LED light, Arduino Uno, greenhouse, sili labuyo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8026
Cite this article:
Ortega, L. E. B., Verdera, G. L. V., Perez, P. A. B., Norella, A. L. A., Clataro, P. E. A. P., & Limos-Galay, J. A. (2024). LED light greenhouse with automatic water dispenser using Arduino Uno for indoor plants. International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 8(3), 99-106. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8026
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