Hey everyone! I wanted to share my thoughts on an app I’ve been using for a while now—PlantIn. I’ve seen plenty of discussions here about plant identification and care, and since I’ve been using this app to help with both, I figured I’d post about my experience with it.
I originally downloaded it because I needed a better way to keep track of both my houseplants and my outdoor garden. I have a lot of plants in different spots—some in the living room, some in the kitchen, and, of course, the ones outside. But I ended up using the identification feature just as much. I usually try to ID stuff myself, but it’s been nice to have a quick way to figure out what’s what.
One thing I really appreciate is that the app lets you organize plants into different spaces, so everything isn’t just in one big list. It doesn’t change how reminders work (you still get notifications for all your plants), but it’s nice to have everything sorted when I’m checking on a specific area.
What I like about it:
Easy to keep track of plants. The “spaces” feature makes it easy to stay organized. I have one for my indoor plants and another for my outdoor garden, which helps when I’m trying to remember what needs attention.Customizable care reminders. You set them up yourself, which I actually prefer. I don’t love it when apps assume they know my plants better than I do.Pest & disease diagnosis. It doesn’t replace hands-on experience, but it’s a good starting point.The water calculator feature. If you’re unsure about watering, the app suggests how much based on pot size, soil, lighting, and temperature. From there, it can recommend a schedule, but you’re free to tweak it.The plant ID works well. No such app is perfect, but PlantIn has been pretty accurate for me, or at least close enough that I can figure it out.It’s simple and intuitive. Some plant apps can feel cluttered, but this one is pretty easy to navigate.
A few downsides:
Some features require a paid subscription. The free version has limitations, and you’ll see pop-ups for the paid plan, but you can still use the basic features without paying.Not always perfect. The plant ID tool can sometimes be a little off, but it’s usually close enough to figure out the right plant.
Overall, I’ve really enjoyed using PlantIn to keep my plants organized and stay on top of their care. And I love that I can set my own plant care reminders instead of using the basic ones. After using it for a couple of months, I’d say it’s an excellent app for anyone who needs a little help keeping their plant care organized and consistent.
I actually came across an article the other day about plant care apps and what makes some work better than others. It talked about how good design can make or break an app, and PlantIn was mentioned as an example of one that gets it right. Thought it was an interesting read—here’s the link if anyone’s curious:
https://dev.to/emmaexplores/why-even-the-best-plant-care-app-fails-without-a-thoughtful-uiux-5725.
Has anyone else tried it? I’d love to hear your thoughts! If you’re on the fence, there’s a more in-depth review here:
PlantIn App Review. And you can check out the app itself here:
PlantIn.
