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Greenhouses have 4 main variables: heat, humidity, light, and ventilation, as well as smaller factors such as soil moisture, CO2 levels, and airflow that depend on the plants being housed. A greenhouse protects plants from the elements of the outdoors while creating a controlled environment to supply other needs. With the creation of this automated greenhouse, there are certain conditions that will need to be met. The first being how the plants will receive water. It’s imperative that plants are properly watered by reaching the roots to produce a healthy plant. Secondly, greenhouses allow sunlight to enter, which is beneficial, although it makes it difficult to let heat escape. As the light hits the walls of a greenhouse, some of the energy is absorbed and converted into infrared energy or heat. This leads to a high interior temperature thus scorching the plants and raising the humidity. Lastly, as a greenhouse is typically made of glass or another translation material, the temperature overnight or in colder months is an issue when it comes to retaining heat. There is no insulation and plants begin to freeze. These conditions all need to be controlled in the automated greenhouse make certain that the plants are growing as planned.