Instant plant scan
AI scan returns species name, common name, and plant profile in under a second.
Returns a species name and stops there.
GreenLens
Plant Scanner
Point. Scan. Know the plant, the care, and the next step — in under a second.
GreenLens is a plant scanner for iOS and Android. Point your camera at any plant, tap Scan, and get the species name, care requirements, and next-step guidance in under a second. Unlike basic scanners, it keeps going after the name.
At a glance
What separates GreenLens from a basic plant scanner
FeatureGreenLensBasic plant scanners
Care plan from scan
Automatic care plan with watering schedule, fertilizing, and light requirements after every scan.
No care guidance — the scan ends at identification.
Health scan
Dedicated health check analyzes visible symptoms and recommends the safest next action.
No health or disease diagnostic function.
Plant collection
Save scanned plants to a personal collection with care history, notes, and reminders.
Scan history only, with no ongoing care context.
Gallery upload
Scan works with photos from your gallery — no live shot required.
Often live camera only, with no gallery scan option.
Best fit
Choose GreenLens if:
- You want to scan a plant and immediately know how to care for it.
- You need a health diagnosis after the scan, not just a species name.
- You want to save scanned plants and manage a care collection in one app.
Not the best fit
GreenLens is not the right tool if:
- Your main goal is cataloguing rare species for biodiversity research — iNaturalist is stronger for that.
- You only need an occasional name lookup without any care interest.
FAQ
Common questions answered directly.
How does GreenLens scan plants?
Open the app, point the camera at the plant, and tap Scan. GreenLens uses AI to match the image against a database of 450+ species and returns the species name, plant profile, and care plan in under a second. You can also upload a photo from your gallery.
Is GreenLens free to use as a plant scanner?
GreenLens includes free plant scanning. Advanced AI health checks and unlimited scans are available through paid credits or a subscription.
Can GreenLens scan plants from old photos?
Yes. GreenLens analyzes photos from your gallery just as accurately as a live scan, as long as the photo shows the plant clearly with good lighting.
How accurate is the GreenLens plant scanner?
GreenLens accurately identifies 450+ plant species including the most common houseplants, garden plants, and succulents. For rare or regionally specific species, iNaturalist has a broader expert community. For everyday plants, GreenLens is fast and reliable.
What happens after GreenLens scans a plant?
After the scan, GreenLens shows the species name and plant portrait, then automatically generates a care plan with watering schedule, fertilizing guidance, and light requirements. You can save the plant to your collection and trigger a health check if it is showing symptoms.
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Need help?
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Questions about scans, care plans, billing, or features? Use the support page.
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