Fuente: WIPO "tomato" An apparatus (100) for growing plants is disclosed The apparatus includes a reservoir (110) that stores a pre-determined volume of a nutrient-rich water solution for growth of one or more plants cultivated inside the reservoir. A first cutout (105a) and a second cutout (105b) provide visual indication of water inside the reservoir and operational status of the apparatus. A sensor (260) indicates level of the nutrient-rich water solution. The planter (120) includes an inlet (230) positioned at a base region of the planter. A transparent dome (130) connected to an upper region of the planter. An electronic controller (140) positioned on a printed circuit board at a bottom region of the reservoir. A nutrient dispenser (150) positioned at a rear end of the planter. Moreover, the apparatus includes a detachable battery unit (160) allowing the user either to use the apparatus directly or powering through a spring type connector pins.