Houseplant identification
Identifies 450+ species including Monstera, Pothos, Ficus, orchids, succulents, snake plants, and more — in under a second.
Returns a species name without further context or next steps.
GreenLens
Houseplant Identifier
Photograph any houseplant — get the name, indoor care guide, and watering schedule instantly.
GreenLens is a houseplant identifier for iOS and Android. Scan any indoor plant to get the species name and an indoor-specific care plan — including watering frequency, light requirements, and fertilizing schedule — in under a second.
At a glance
Why GreenLens is the right houseplant identifier
FeatureGreenLensBasic identification apps
Indoor-specific care plan
Care plan accounts for indoor conditions: room light, temperature ranges, and typical watering intervals for houseplants.
Generic care information without adjustment for indoor environments.
Health check
Dedicated health scan for houseplant symptoms: yellow leaves, drooping, soft stems, or spots — with a concrete next step.
No diagnostic function for sick houseplants.
Watering reminders
Per-plant watering reminders based on the identified species — not a one-size-fits-all timer.
No reminder system. Watering tracking is manual.
Collection management
Save all your houseplants to a personal collection with care notes, photos, and individual reminder schedules.
Scan history only, with no collection or ongoing care tracking.
Best fit
Choose GreenLens if:
- You want to know what your houseplant is and immediately receive the right care guidance.
- You have a houseplant that is showing symptoms and need a concrete next step.
- You want reminders, health checks, and a plant collection all in one app.
Not the best fit
GreenLens is not the right tool if:
- You are cataloguing rare wild plants for scientific observation — iNaturalist has a deeper expert community for that.
- You only need an occasional name lookup without care interest.
FAQ
Common questions answered directly.
What houseplants can GreenLens identify?
GreenLens identifies 450+ plant species including the most popular houseplants: Monstera deliciosa, Pothos, Ficus varieties, Orchids, Snake plants (Sansevieria), Peace lilies, ZZ plants, Rubber plants, Succulents, Cacti, and many more. For rare or unusual indoor plants, the community at iNaturalist may offer additional expertise.
Can GreenLens tell me how often to water my houseplant?
Yes. After identifying the plant, GreenLens generates a care plan including a watering frequency recommendation based on the species. You can set a watering reminder that will alert you when it is time — no more guessing or generic every-7-days timers.
Why are my houseplant leaves turning yellow?
Yellow leaves in houseplants are most commonly caused by overwatering, insufficient light, root damage, or nutrient deficiency. GreenLens health checks analyze visible symptoms and ask about recent care changes to narrow down the most likely cause before recommending the next step.
Is GreenLens free to use as a houseplant identifier?
GreenLens includes free plant identification. Advanced AI health checks and unlimited scans are available through paid credits or a subscription. Basic care information and collection management are included in the free version.
Can I identify a houseplant from an old photo?
Yes. GreenLens works with photos from your gallery — a live shot is not required. The identification result is just as accurate as a live scan, provided the photo shows the houseplant clearly with sufficient lighting.
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Questions about scans, care plans, billing, or features? Use the support page.
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