Plant identification
Meet Any Plant in Seconds
Snap a flower, leaf, or tree and turn curiosity into a confident answer—with useful plant details ready when you need them.
A calmer way to grow
Four Ways Plant ID Helps Your Plants Thrive
Everything a new plant parent needs to move from guessing to growing with confidence.
Know what you are growing
Turn a quick photo into a plant name and an easy place to start learning.
Understand signs of stress
Make sense of spots, drooping leaves, and other symptoms before they become bigger problems.
Build an easier routine
Keep every plant’s care plan and reminders together, without relying on memory.
Never grow alone
Find encouragement, practical advice, and fresh ideas from other plant lovers.
Identify plants
From “what is that?” to everything you need to know.
Take a photo or choose one from your library. Plant ID compares it with a database of more than 33,000 plant classes and brings the most useful information into one calm, readable place.
- Common and scientific names
- Plant details and growing guidance
- Save discoveries to your garden
Care plans and reminders
Small, timely steps for healthier plants.
See what each plant needs without sorting through generic advice. Build a simple routine around watering, light, temperature, feeding, and the care tasks that matter most.
- Personalized care instructions
- Flexible watering and task reminders
- Notes that keep your plant’s history close
Disease diagnosis
A clearer path from symptoms to recovery.
Photograph the affected area to get a fast health assessment. Plant ID helps explain possible causes, severity, and practical next steps so you can respond with more confidence.
- Photo-based health scanning
- Possible causes explained simply
- Step-by-step treatment guidance
Plant community
A warm corner of the internet for plant people.
Celebrate a new leaf, compare routines, or ask for another set of eyes. The community makes it easier to learn from real experiences and enjoy the process together.
- Share photos and growing updates
- Ask questions and trade practical tips
- Connect with beginners and experienced growers
Your pocket plant companion
A little more confidence with every leaf.
Plant encyclopedia
Find your next plant.
Search by common or scientific name and explore practical plant details from our growing library.
Type at least two letters to begin.
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Start with one photo
Your plants have questions. Plant ID helps you answer them.
Identify, understand, and care for the plants around you—all from one welcoming app.
Good to know
Questions, Answered.
A few helpful details before you begin your next plant chapter.
How does Plant ID identify a plant?
Take a clear photo of the plant, flower, or leaf—or choose an image from your library. Plant ID analyzes the image and suggests the closest match with useful plant information.
How many plants can the app recognize?
Plant ID uses an extensive database covering more than 33,000 classes of plants, flowers, and leaf varieties.
Can Plant ID diagnose plant diseases?
Yes. Photograph the symptoms to receive a possible diagnosis, an explanation of the problem, and a suggested treatment plan. Results should be treated as guidance, especially for severe or unusual cases.
What is included in a care plan?
Care guidance can include watering, light, temperature, fertilizer, humidity, repotting, and practical tips tailored to the plant.
Can the app remind me to water my plants?
Yes. You can create personalized watering and care reminders so each plant’s routine is easier to follow.
What can I do in the plant community?
Share plant photos and progress, ask care questions, exchange advice, and connect with other gardeners at every experience level.
Is Plant ID free?
The app is free to download and includes in-app purchases. Optional subscriptions unlock unlimited access to premium features; current offers are shown inside the app.
Which devices support Plant ID?
Plant ID is available for iPhone and iPad and requires iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later.
