If you love plants but don't always know the name of each one you come across, the PictureThis app could be the ideal solution. It allows you to quickly identify any plant simply by taking a photo with your phone. You can download it below
PictureThis Identify Plant
PictureThis is an app that uses artificial intelligence to recognize plant and flower species in seconds. It has a vast database with millions of cataloged images, which makes recognition accurate and fast.
What the app does
With PictureThis, you can identify plants, trees and flowers using only your smartphone's camera. Simply take a photo of the plant and, in a few seconds, the app provides detailed information about its common name, scientific name, characteristics and necessary care.
Main features
- Real-time plant identification: point the camera at the plant and see the result instantly.
- Identification history: save all the plants you have identified in a gallery.
- Care suggestions: receive guidance on ideal watering, pruning and lighting for each plant.
- Diagnosis of diseases: take a photo of a diseased leaf or branch and receive information about possible problems and solutions.
Compatibility
PictureThis is available for Android and iOS, and is compatible with most modern smartphones and tablets. Installation is simple and the app is lightweight, so it doesn't take up much space on your device.
How to use step by step
- Download and install PictureThis from your phone's app store.
- Open the app and allow access to the camera.
- Click on the camera icon inside the app.
- Point to the plant you want to identify and take a photo.
- Please wait a few seconds for recognition.
- View the result and save the information to your history if you want.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Fast and easy to use.
- Accurate recognition in most species.
- Intuitive interface in Portuguese.
- Extra care and diagnostic resources.
Disadvantages:
- Some features are limited in the free version.
- May present errors in less common plants.
Free or paid?
PictureThis offers a free version, but with daily identification limitations and extra features. The premium version is paid and provides unlimited identifications, disease diagnosis and expert tips.
Usage tips
- Use good lighting when taking photos for more accurate results.
- Focus on prominent leaves or flowers, avoiding a cluttered background.
- Keep the application updated to improve database accuracy.
Overall rating
With an average rating of 4.7 in the app stores, PictureThis is well-regarded by users, who praise its ease of use, accuracy in identifications and useful tips for caring for plants.
