# Herb Thirst Indicators The Moistly Plant Buddy Keeps Tabs on Hydration as a Prosthetic Green Thumb By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moistly References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/moistly/) & [moist.ly](http://www.moist.ly/) You don't have to boast a green thumb in order to [keep houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaffy), for the Moistly system can act as a sort of translator between you and your potted companions. This compact mechanism has two two jobs: to sense the [moisture within the soil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-gardener) around it and to signal when the level is too low. Tweetonig and CloudSensor collaborated on this clever gadget, enabling those who forget to water their flowers to keep them thriving. The device has a pair of visible parts that include a subterranean tab and a leaf-shaped body. Should the dirt within your planter become too dry, the Moistly will begin to beep repeatedly for your attention, all the while blinking a bright green light to notify you that it's time to pick up your [watering can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Connected Plant Care:** The Moistly system demonstrates the trend of connecting technology with plants to improve care and maintenance. - **Smart Home Gardening:** The Moistly system is part of the growing trend of incorporating smart technology into home gardening for enhanced convenience and efficiency. - **Indoor Plant Monitoring:** The Moistly system highlights the trend of monitoring indoor plants for optimal health and growth. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Automation:** The Moistly system presents an opportunity for the home automation industry to develop innovative plant care solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Moistly system opens up possibilities for the consumer electronics industry to create smart gadgets for plant enthusiasts. - **Gardening and Horticulture:** The Moistly system introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for the gardening and horticulture industry to integrate technology into traditional plant care practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Indoor Greenery Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plant-sensor.md) - [AI-Powered Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leafypod.md) - [Automated Pro-Grade Plant Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oko-sensor.md) - [AI-Driven Plant Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-pod.md) - [Automated Plant Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plant-care-system.md) - [Connected Plant Care Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krado-plant-sensor.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Connected Plant Hydration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube-smart-watering-system.md)