Nature is beautiful and plants are one of the major determinants of the quality of our environment. So, it’s no surprise that more and more people are transforming their personal spaces with various plants. If you’re a plant lover, you can take this up a notch with apps that help you care for your plants better or identify specific ones. So, here are some top apps available on iOS or android devices specifically for plant lovers.

1. INATURALIST

This app is ideal for discovering nature with the help of other iNaturalist users. Using this app, you can take pictures of plants that confuse you and share them with other iNaturalist users by uploading a photo of the plant. You can alternatively take a picture of it in real-time. Furthermore, if you are an expert, the application has an exploration page where you may read other people’s comments, and you can also comment on photos if you know the type of plants or trees portrayed.

2. PLANTNET

Do you have a new plant in your garden that you would love to discuss with other plant lovers? This app allows you to identify unknown plants by a simple photo taken with your smartphone or by choosing the photo from your gallery. Take a photo of any part of the plant and the database on plantNet provides you with all the information needed on the plant. The application also has a section called World of Fauna, where you can find more information about weeds, invasive plants, and plants from specific regions. 

3. HERB DICTIONARY 

Herb Dictionary is an application that can help you choose healing plants or herbal plants in your environment. The application contains a long and complete list of medicinal herbs that you can use raw or added to your food. Although the user interface is not that attractive, there is still much information, such as images, botanical names, and medicinal use that will come in handy. It also has information on the properties of plants like antidepressants, analgesics, and antioxidants. The good news is that this app is completely free.

4. PLANTA

Planta is one of the best applications for green lovers. Thanks to the plant scanner on this app, you can take a photo of your plant, and instantly find out important details such as the name of the plant and how to care for it. In addition to plant identification, Planta offers smart care reminders to help you know when it’s time to water your plant. These reminders consider your location, the amount of light in the room, and other important factors. This plant identification app gives you step-by-step instructions on keeping your plants alive. Awesome, right? 

So, if you’ve been a little confused about how to get started on caring for your precious plants or you just need a handy guide to get you through some tough moments as a plant lover, these apps are perfect for you. Install any of them on your mobile device and you have a trusty assistant to help you efficiently manage your plants or identify unknown ones.