How to identify a houseplant from a photo
Choose a leaf photo to compare against common houseplants, then open a care guide for the likely match. Check the reference photos and growing conditions before acting on the result.
Photo analysis runs in your browser. No account or photo upload. A match can be wrong; read the limits below.
From a photo to a care check
1 · PhotoRead in the browser, never uploaded.
2 · Leaf areaColour-based mask, then the region that remains.
3 · FeaturesGreen coverage, hue, texture, edges, aspect.
4 · RankedScored against 280+ reference embeddings.
Take or upload a photo
Use your camera or choose a photo from your gallery. A clear shot of the leaves works best.
On-device AI analyzes it
A native WebAssembly machine-learning engine checks leaf color, texture, shape and pattern against 280+ cared-for houseplant species — right on your device.
Verify the match and its care ranges
Inspect the suggested match and similarity score, compare reference photos, then check the plant and soil before following general care guidance.
What a result helps you inspect
Species identification
Likely matches from 280+ common houseplant records, with a model score and related species. The score is not a measured chance of being correct.
Visible symptom hints
Flags visual patterns that may resemble common leaf problems. It cannot confirm a pathogen or inspect roots.
Species care ranges
Watering frequency and method, light needs in lux, humidity and temperature ranges, fertilizer and soil type.
Pet toxicity warnings
Read the recorded toxicity warning. Missing data is not evidence of safety; confirm the scientific name with an authoritative veterinary source.
Common-problem fixes
Yellow leaves, crispy edges, leggy growth — with what to do about each one.
A full encyclopedia to explore
Open 282 care records to compare reference photos, conditions and common problems.
From Monstera to ZZ Plant
The identifier covers the plants people actually grow at home — beginner staples, rare gems, tropicals, succulents and more.
- Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)
- Snake Plant
- Pothos & Scindapsus
- Peace Lily
- Spider Plant
- ZZ Plant
- Fiddle Leaf Fig
- Aloe Vera & Succulents
- Calathea & Prayer Plants
- Philodendron
- Orchids (Phalaenopsis & more)
- Jade Plant & Crassulas
Plant Identifier — common questions
How accurate is the plant identifier?
No validated real-world accuracy rate is published here. Clear, evenly lit leaf photos make comparison easier, but lookalikes and plants outside the reference set can still produce a wrong match. Treat the score as a model signal, then verify with a reference guide.
Is it really free? Are there limits?
Yes — the identifier is free with no limits on how many photos you can analyze. There are no accounts and nothing to pay for.
Do my photos ever leave my device?
No. Every analysis runs locally in your browser using a compiled WebAssembly model. Your photos never get uploaded to any server.
Can it identify outdoor plants or weeds too?
The reference set focuses on common houseplants. Outdoor plants, weeds, flowers, lookalikes or species outside that set may not be recognized. Do not use the result to decide whether a plant is edible or safe for people or pets.
Ready to meet your plant?
Try a sample or choose a clear leaf photo. Compare the suggestion with the guide before planning care.
Identify My Plant — Free