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The best free apps to take care of your plants
The smart garden starts here. We promised you a practical guide.
And here it is: 3 apps that transform your relationship with plants.
Whether you have a single window box or a balcony full of greenery, These apps help you keep everything under control without complications.
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1. Plant: Smart Care
What is it?
A modern app, ideal for beginners. It helps you identify your plants, set watering routines, and receive personalized notifications.
Advantages
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- Very precise photo recognition.
- Automatic watering and light reminders.
- Detailed advice in Spanish.
Disadvantages
- Some premium features are locked.
- The content is most useful for indoor plants.
Ideal for: people who don't want to forget to water and want visual help with their plants.
2. PictureThis
What is it?
An app specialized in plant, tree, and flower recognition. Very useful for those who don't know what plant they have and want detailed information from just a photo.
Advantages
- Almost instant identification.
- Diagnosing diseases with AI.
- Active community and specific advice.
Disadvantages
- Free version with scan limitations.
- May display ads between features.
Ideal for: those who have a variety of plants and need a quick “botanical doctor.”
3. Vera by Bloomscape
What is it?
App focused on creating care routines. You can log each plant you own, add photos, and receive personalized alerts.
Advantages
- Growth tracking.
- Task schedule for each plant.
- Visually appealing and without overload.
- Android
Disadvantages
- Available in English only.
- It does not have an automatic scanner.
Ideal for: organized users who want to monitor the progress of their plants as if they were keeping a green diary.
Quick comparison table
| App | Photo identification | Care Reminders | Diagnosis of diseases | Language available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | Yeah | Yeah | Essential | Spanish |
| PictureThis | Yes (very precise) | Partial | Advanced | Spanish |
| Vera | No | Yes (very complete) | No | English |
Which app to choose?
It depends on you and your garden.
Here are some quick recommendations:
- Don't know what plant you have? → PictureThis
- Do you want to be notified when to water? → Plant
- Do you like to record your progress? → Vera
And the best part: you can combine them.
Nobody says you only have to use one.
Many people use PictureThis to identify and then Plant for daily care.
A plant, a mirror of your interior
Caring for a plant is much more than watering the soil.
It is an act of presence, patience, and daily love.
And now, thanks to technology, you no longer need experience or a large garden to get started.
All you need is an app, a little curiosity… and to let yourself be carried away by the process.
Imagine what can happen if you spend 5 minutes every day observing, touching, and caring for your plants.
You won't just see new shoots: you'll also feel yourself blossoming with them.
Because growing green is growing calm.
And cultivating calm, in these times, is almost a superpower.
So go ahead. Download your favorite app. Look at your plant with a fresh perspective.
And let that little leaf be the beginning of a great transformation in you.