Linux · Utilities
WatchFlower
A plant monitoring application for Bluetooth Low Energy sensors and thermometers
by Emeric Grange
Official site: flathub.org
About WatchFlower
WatchFlower is a plant monitoring application that reads and plots data from compatible Bluetooth Low Energy sensors like Xiaomi "Flower Care" and "Ropot" or Parrot "Flower Power" and "Parrot Pot", as well as many thermometers and air quality sensors!
It works with international and Chinese Xiaomi devices, doesn't require an account creation, your GPS location, nor any other personal data from you!
Available in Chinese (traditional and simplified), Danish, Dutch, English, French, Frisian, German, Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk), Russian and Spanish!
Features:
Support many different plant sensors and thermometers
Support a couple of environmental and air quality sensors
Name your plants and set your own limits for optimal care
Plant database with over 3400 plants
Background updates and notifications (excluding iOS)
Synchronize sensors history (FlowerCare, RoPot and ThermoBeacon ONLY for now)
Configurable update intervals
Clickable two-week graphs
Monthly/weekly/daily data histograms
90 days CSV data export
Scalable UI: 4.6" to 34" screens, landscape or portrait
How to install WatchFlower
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.emeric.watchflower
- Open WatchFlower once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is WatchFlower free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where WatchFlower is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install WatchFlower from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.emeric.watchflower. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is WatchFlower safe?
WatchFlower downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
