Design&Build Magazine July/Aug 2015

GoodFinds
Parrot Pot
Irrigate your potted plants
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LOOKING TO SPEND LESS TIME AT THE END OF A HOSE?
Try using a plant water sensor. Parrot, the creator of Flower
Power plant sensor, has developed two innovative plant sensors,
one of which is the Parrot Pot. The second generation Parrot
sensor is able to irrigate your potted plant with its own two-liter
reservoir conveniently hidden within the ceramic pot. The Pot
senses the sunlight, temperature, fertilizer, and moisture levels
via Bluetooth with the Parrot app. There are over 8,000 various
plant types in the Parrot Pot app database that will adapt particularly
to the needs of your plant. The pot has four waterspouts for
watering, as well as a conservative mode switch in case there is
little water remaining in the reservoir. Two outlets at the bottom
on the pot allows excess water to flow out if needed.
Parrot is not ready to share the release date or price of the Parrot
Pot just yet, but referring to the Flower Power plant sensor,
the price is likely to stay around $60.
Parrot
Flower Power
A wireless sensor with an app
DESIGNED TO COMBAT DIFFICULT CLIMATE CONDITIONS
the Parrot company also offers a sensor for indoor/outdoor monitoring
of your precious plants. In precise real time, the parameters
crucial for optimum health and growth of your carefully
cultivated flora are monitored. Soil moisture, fertilizer levels,
ambient temperatures and intensity of light are tracked and reported
to your Bluetooth, Smartphone or tablet, via a free Flower
Power App.
Analyze the data and easily manage the maintenance of your
plants through the guides on the app. A library database of more
than 6000 plants trees and vegetables are available by a variety
of botanists. Species origin, photos, growth requirements and
advice is available at your fingertips.
Available on the Parrot website for $59.
For more information, go to www.parrot.com
For more information, go to www.parrot.com
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JUL/AUG 2015 • DESIGN&BUILD MAGAZINE