What is a plant identification app?

A plant identification app suggests likely matches from photos and provides educational info and care tips. Results can vary based on photo quality and visible features.

How do I identify a plant from a photo?

Take a clear photo of leaves or flowers, upload it, and review the suggested matches. Use the results as a starting point and compare key features.

Can PlantFun help with plant health checks?

PlantFun can surface possible issues and care suggestions based on photos and symptoms, but results are informational only and not a substitute for professional diagnosis.

Where can I find plant care tips?

PlantFun provides care tips for watering, light, and general maintenance. Use tips as a starting point and adjust for your plant’s environment.

Is PlantFun available in my region?

Availability and features can vary by region. Please check the App Store listing for current details.

Plant Identification Guide

Identify plants from photos with PlantFun

This guide distills the most common questions about plant identification: how to take a useful photo, how to review results, and how to use care tips and health check guidance. Results may vary by photo quality and conditions.

Quick facts

What PlantFun does: suggests plant matches from photos and provides care tips.
Plant health check: possible issue hints and care suggestions (informational only).
Plant wiki: browse plant facts, names, and care guides.
Availability: features and regions can vary; check the App Store listing.

How to identify a plant from a photo

Take a clear photo: capture leaves, flowers, or distinctive features in good light.
Upload and review: compare suggested matches with your plant’s features.
Use care tips: apply suggestions and adjust for your plant’s conditions.

Photo tips for better results

Use natural light and avoid harsh shadows.
Fill the frame with leaves, flowers, or bark details.
Take multiple angles if the plant has mixed features.
Avoid motion blur by holding the phone steady.

Plant health check (informational only)

If your plant looks unhealthy, PlantFun can surface possible issue hints and care suggestions based on photos and symptoms. Use these suggestions as a starting point and verify if needed.

Note: results are informational only and not a substitute for professional diagnosis.

Plant care tips

Use care tips for watering, light, and general maintenance. Adjust based on your plant’s environment, season, and growth stage.

Read the Plant Care Guide

Explore the plant wiki

Browse plant facts, names, and care guides in the PlantFun wiki.

Open the Plant Wiki

Frequently asked questions

Is plant identification from photos reliable?

Results can vary by photo quality, lighting, and visible features. Compare suggested matches and verify key traits.

Do I need perfect photos?

Clear, well-lit photos help, but you can try multiple angles to improve results.

Where can I learn plant care basics?

Use PlantFun care tips and the Plant Care Guide for watering, light, and general care basics.

Is PlantFun available on iOS?

PlantFun is available on iOS. Check the App Store listing for current availability and features.

Try PlantFun on the App Store

Identify plants from photos and explore care tips at your own pace.