Show HN: PlantGenieAI – AI app to identify plants and give care advice

1 jackhy 0 7/30/2025, 3:30:40 AM

Hi HN!

I'm a solo builder and a plant lover. I kept struggling to identify my houseplants correctly, and even when I knew their names, I wasn’t always sure how to care for them properly. Watering too much, not enough light… you know the drill.

So I built PlantGenieAI, an iOS app that does four things:

1. Instantly identifies plants from a photo (95%+ accuracy)

2. Gives tailored care guides based on species

3. Lets you chat with an AI assistant — ask anything like: “Why are my pothos leaves turning yellow?” “How much sunlight does a fiddle leaf fig need?”

4. Smart reminders for watering, fertilizing, and more

I originally built this for myself, but it's now live on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/plantgenieai/id6747911595

Would love feedback — on product direction, UX, or growth ideas.

Thanks for reading, and happy plant parenting!

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Show HN: PlantGenieAI – AI app to identify plants and give care advice

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