# Plant Guide — Perfect plant for right place

> Comprehensive plant identification and selection guide for gardeners. (iPhone/iPad app by L Balkenende.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-guide/id1095146007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [L Balkenende](https://appshunter.io/developer/923249411)
- Category: Lifestyle, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2016-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-guide/id1095146007/reviews.md

## What is Plant Guide?

Are you looking for a plant for that shadow spot in the back of your garden? Or would you like an evergreen plant with red and purple flowers in june, july and august?

With the Plant guide you will find the perfect plant for the right place!

- Plant guide contains more than 12.500 plants
- Twelve characteristics are listed for the plants (scientific name, local name, type, height, flower period, flower color, leaf color, light exposure, evergreen, winter hardiness, ph soil and some special characteristics
- Special characteristics include climbing plant, rampant plant, ground cover, fragrant, poisonous, autumn color, attractive for butterflies or bees, herb, fruit and vegetable
- For more than 4.400 plants one or more images are included.
- In total more than 15.000 images are included.
- An internet connection is necessary for the included images. They are downloaded when they are visible.
- It is easy to view additional images for each plant (even the one without included images) through a web search
- Additional info about the plant can be searched on the internet through the app
- Info about the maintenance of the plant can also be search on the internet though the app

Be aware that this app downloads images from the internet. Be careful with use on a mobile network.

## Key features

- Extensive plant database (12,500+)
- Detailed plant characteristics
- Includes images for many plants
- Web search for additional info
- Search by specific garden needs

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-guide/id1095146007/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Would like more

*2019-12-25*

Hi I live in costal WA in Geraldton it is very wind, hot and my soil is mostly lime stone. I also need plants that are safe around pets and children. Your app is a fantastic idea but needs more work. Keep up the good work.

## Frequently asked questions about Plant Guide

### What kind of information does Plant Guide provide about plants?

Plant Guide offers twelve detailed characteristics for each plant, including scientific and local names, type, height, flower and leaf color, light exposure, winter hardiness, and soil pH. It also lists special characteristics like climbing, fragrance, or if it's poisonous.

### Does Plant Guide have images of the plants?

Yes, Plant Guide includes one or more images for over 4,400 plants, with a total of more than 15,000 images. An internet connection is required to download these images when they are viewed.

### Can I find out how to care for a plant using Plant Guide?

While Plant Guide focuses on identification and characteristics, it allows you to easily search the internet through the app for additional information about the plant, including its maintenance and care.

### What are the special characteristics listed for plants in Plant Guide?

Special characteristics include whether a plant is a climbing plant, rampant, ground cover, fragrant, poisonous, has autumn color, is attractive to butterflies or bees, or is an herb, fruit, or vegetable.

### Is Plant Guide available on all devices?

Plant Guide is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating it is primarily designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Plant Guide updated?

The latest version of Plant Guide is 1.4, which was last updated on April 26, 2018. Users may wish to check for newer versions or updates from the developer.

### Does Plant Guide have ads?

No, Plant Guide does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any in-app purchases or ads, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for Plant Guide?

Plant Guide has an age rating of 17+. This rating suggests that the content may be more suitable for mature audiences, though the specific reasons are not detailed in the provided information.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2018-04-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This version contains a few small improvements in the background. The functionality is not changed.

### 1.3 — 2017-12-05

Some minor improvements

### 1.1 — 2016-08-14

It is now possible to limit the data usage of the app by disabling the download of images. This feature can be set through the Settings app.

It is possible to choose between:
- download images on a WiFi connection
- never download images
- always download images (even when connected through mobile data).

The default setting is "download images on a WiFi connectioni".

### 1.0 — 2016-06-29

No release notes.

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