What is Plant.id?
Plant.id is a free plant identification service based on machine learning. Take a photo, upload it, and instantly get a name and information about your plant.
Problem
Users struggle to manually identify plant species accurately without expert knowledge, leading to incorrect information and time-consuming research
Solution
A mobile app using machine learning that allows users to take or upload a plant photo and instantly receive identification results, species details, and care tips
Customers
Gardeners, botanists, horticulture enthusiasts, hikers, and outdoor explorers who regularly interact with plants but lack professional botanical training
Unique Features
Leverages a vast botanical database with 95%+ identification accuracy, provides plant care recommendations, and offers multi-language support
User Comments
Accurate identification for rare plants
Instant results save time during nature walks
Helpful care tips improve plant maintenance
Free version meets basic needs effectively
Regular database updates add value
Traction
1.5M+ users across platforms
33K+ ProductHunt upvotes
95% identification accuracy rate
$120K+ monthly revenue (freemium model)
Integrated with 15+ gardening apps
Market Size
Global plant identification market projected to reach $500 million by 2025, driven by 40% CAGR in gardening app adoption
