Plant Identification

Identify Any Plant
by Photo with
Botan for Free

What plant is this? Identify plants by photo and care for them with confidence. Powered by the Botan app.

Plant identification feature of the Botan app

Identify any plant in seconds

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BEST MATCH

Scan result image showing a match with a Epipremnum aureum plant
Epipremnum aureumMATCH: 97%
Plant issues detection feature of the Botan app

Is your plant sick?
Detect issues

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BEFORE

AFTER

DISEASE:Rust disease
Plant identification feature of the Botan app

Simple
plant care

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Watering: in 14 days

Fertilize Icon

Fertilize: in 4 days

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Prune Leaves: in 32 days

Upload a photo of your plant to identify it. Try Botan now!

Plant Identifier Online for Free

Use easy-to-see images for the best plant ID results. Try not to take photos from very far away.

What Is Botan

Botan is the botanical app that provides clear, accurate answers to any plant-related question. Designed for beginners and pros alike, it identifies plants and helps you prevent and treat diseases confidently, making the care process 100% seamless.

664k

Plants identified

From popular houseplants to the rarest species

283k

Issues & diseases detected

From common conditions to chronic diseases

1.78k

Helped to recover

With scientifically-proven plans & expert guidance

4.5

Top-rated app

Based on your direct feedback and reviews

98%+

Identification accuracy

Verified by both experts and users

100+

Active users from countries

Helping enthusiasts on every continent

How the Botan Works

If you don't know how to identify plants, Botan is here to help you.

STEP 1

Identify a Plant by Picture

Tap the photo icon to take a picture and learn all key information in 1-3 seconds.

Scan a Plant
Identify a Plant by Picture
Scan result image showing a match with a Spathiphyllum plant
SpathiphyllumMATCH: 97%
STEP 2

Detect Diseases and Their Causes

Take 1 photo of the entire plant. Take 2 photos of the damaged parts to identify the disease.

Scan for Diseases
Detect Diseases and Their Causes
Overwatering
STEP 3

Get a Treatment & Care Plan

Follow a guide with explained actions, all within the estimated recovery time.

View Care Plan
Get a Treatment & Care Plan
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Watering: in 14 days

Fertilize Icon

Fertilize: in 4 days

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Prune Leaves: in 32 days

STEP 4

Check Toxicity and Get Care Tips

All the details appear automatically after identification, so you can take action immediately.

Check Toxicity
Check Toxicity and Get Care Tips
Toxic to pets!
STEP 5

Ask the Botanist

If you have questions or need advice, contact us via live chat.

Ask Our Botanist
Ask the Botanist

5 Reasons to Choose Botan

Botan goes beyond basic plant identification — here's what makes it different.

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Helping and guiding beginners and pros alike

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95% accuracy on the first recognition attempt

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Care & treatment plans with detailed steps

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Science-based recommendations only

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Easy access to your entire home garden in one place

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User Stories

See how users around the world are caring for their plants with Botan

I’m an amateur gardener with over 30+ plants. My friends and family are well aware of how much I love them all, and they get me new ones all the time. That many care plans aren’t something you can just keep in mind. I tried multiple apps, and this is the first one that actually worked. Great finder, no lags, no false identification, no tips that would kill my Philodendron (yes, that was a real tragedy). Definitely recommend.

Arizonagl478
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"It actually works"

The app scans well. I identified 5 different plants on the first try. There were minor issues with disease identification for two of them, but the app lets you disagree with the diagnosis and identifies the problem correctly on the second attempt. Recommendations are very clear and actually worked. I love that they don’t give you unrealistic terms. If it needs 6+ months to recover, they tell you. Good value for money.

Terri
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"Nice detector"

I’m terrible with home plants. I killed many, but my friends still got me a Snake Plant. They said it's incredibly low-maintenance. Well, brown tips started showing up in 3 months. I got the app, scanned the leaf, got the explanation, and took care of little Groot. I started to water it properly and got an air humidifier. So, I improved the conditions for both of us, I think. Thank you for my first survivor!

User3i5y9
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"100% a game changer"

This app helped me save my Wax Plant. It had stopped blooming, and its leaves were turning yellow. My husband and I planted it after our wedding, so it was kind of symbolic. I got this app and received a full treatment plan in about 3 minutes. It absolutely worked. Watering and lighting recommendations were spot-on. The problem was us moving to another house with more humidity and less light. Now it is blooming just like it did 4 years ago.

MaryM
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"Saved my Wax Plant"

It does what it says in the ads and app description. The info is useful. They give you everything, from pot diameter to the right fertilizer. I love the reminder system as well. They send only the identification you requested, no pointless ads. Search works well. The care tips were not obvious, but turned out to be actually useful for my Ficus. So, I loved the app. Finally, no empty promises.

Viv
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"Best app so far"

I knew bonsai could be tough, but I thought I was prepared. I knew all about watering, temperature, and lighting before buying it. I wasn’t prepared for scale insects, though. I couldn’t see them at first. Got the Botan app. It helped me spot the problem, and I started treatment immediately. Scale insets are persistent, but they are now gone thanks to the right insecticides. Timing was just right, and the advice was 100% correct. Thank you so much!

John_W
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"Helped me grow my first bonsai"

I’m an amateur gardener with over 30+ plants. My friends and family are well aware of how much I love them all, and they get me new ones all the time. That many care plans aren’t something you can just keep in mind. I tried multiple apps, and this is the first one that actually worked. Great finder, no lags, no false identification, no tips that would kill my Philodendron (yes, that was a real tragedy). Definitely recommend.

Arizonagl478
Arizonagl478Verified Tick Icon

"It actually works"

The app scans well. I identified 5 different plants on the first try. There were minor issues with disease identification for two of them, but the app lets you disagree with the diagnosis and identifies the problem correctly on the second attempt. Recommendations are very clear and actually worked. I love that they don’t give you unrealistic terms. If it needs 6+ months to recover, they tell you. Good value for money.

Terri
TerriVerified Tick Icon

"Nice detector"

I’m terrible with home plants. I killed many, but my friends still got me a Snake Plant. They said it's incredibly low-maintenance. Well, brown tips started showing up in 3 months. I got the app, scanned the leaf, got the explanation, and took care of little Groot. I started to water it properly and got an air humidifier. So, I improved the conditions for both of us, I think. Thank you for my first survivor!

User3i5y9
User3i5y9Verified Tick Icon

"100% a game changer"

This app helped me save my Wax Plant. It had stopped blooming, and its leaves were turning yellow. My husband and I planted it after our wedding, so it was kind of symbolic. I got this app and received a full treatment plan in about 3 minutes. It absolutely worked. Watering and lighting recommendations were spot-on. The problem was us moving to another house with more humidity and less light. Now it is blooming just like it did 4 years ago.

MaryM
MaryMVerified Tick Icon

"Saved my Wax Plant"

It does what it says in the ads and app description. The info is useful. They give you everything, from pot diameter to the right fertilizer. I love the reminder system as well. They send only the identification you requested, no pointless ads. Search works well. The care tips were not obvious, but turned out to be actually useful for my Ficus. So, I loved the app. Finally, no empty promises.

Viv
VivVerified Tick Icon

"Best app so far"

I knew bonsai could be tough, but I thought I was prepared. I knew all about watering, temperature, and lighting before buying it. I wasn’t prepared for scale insects, though. I couldn’t see them at first. Got the Botan app. It helped me spot the problem, and I started treatment immediately. Scale insets are persistent, but they are now gone thanks to the right insecticides. Timing was just right, and the advice was 100% correct. Thank you so much!

John_W
John_WVerified Tick Icon

"Helped me grow my first bonsai"

I’m an amateur gardener with over 30+ plants. My friends and family are well aware of how much I love them all, and they get me new ones all the time. That many care plans aren’t something you can just keep in mind. I tried multiple apps, and this is the first one that actually worked. Great finder, no lags, no false identification, no tips that would kill my Philodendron (yes, that was a real tragedy). Definitely recommend.

Arizonagl478
Arizonagl478Verified Tick Icon

"It actually works"

The app scans well. I identified 5 different plants on the first try. There were minor issues with disease identification for two of them, but the app lets you disagree with the diagnosis and identifies the problem correctly on the second attempt. Recommendations are very clear and actually worked. I love that they don’t give you unrealistic terms. If it needs 6+ months to recover, they tell you. Good value for money.

Terri
TerriVerified Tick Icon

"Nice detector"

I’m terrible with home plants. I killed many, but my friends still got me a Snake Plant. They said it's incredibly low-maintenance. Well, brown tips started showing up in 3 months. I got the app, scanned the leaf, got the explanation, and took care of little Groot. I started to water it properly and got an air humidifier. So, I improved the conditions for both of us, I think. Thank you for my first survivor!

User3i5y9
User3i5y9Verified Tick Icon

"100% a game changer"

This app helped me save my Wax Plant. It had stopped blooming, and its leaves were turning yellow. My husband and I planted it after our wedding, so it was kind of symbolic. I got this app and received a full treatment plan in about 3 minutes. It absolutely worked. Watering and lighting recommendations were spot-on. The problem was us moving to another house with more humidity and less light. Now it is blooming just like it did 4 years ago.

MaryM
MaryMVerified Tick Icon

"Saved my Wax Plant"

It does what it says in the ads and app description. The info is useful. They give you everything, from pot diameter to the right fertilizer. I love the reminder system as well. They send only the identification you requested, no pointless ads. Search works well. The care tips were not obvious, but turned out to be actually useful for my Ficus. So, I loved the app. Finally, no empty promises.

Viv
VivVerified Tick Icon

"Best app so far"

I knew bonsai could be tough, but I thought I was prepared. I knew all about watering, temperature, and lighting before buying it. I wasn’t prepared for scale insects, though. I couldn’t see them at first. Got the Botan app. It helped me spot the problem, and I started treatment immediately. Scale insets are persistent, but they are now gone thanks to the right insecticides. Timing was just right, and the advice was 100% correct. Thank you so much!

John_W
John_WVerified Tick Icon

"Helped me grow my first bonsai"

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