# RHS Grow - Plant & Garden Care > Official RHS app for plant identification, gardening advice, and garden planning. (iPhone/iPad app by The Royal Horticultural Society.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhs-grow-plant-and-garden-care/id1672078225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Royal Horticultural Society](https://appshunter.io/developer/364993927) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.71/5 from 4,801 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 156 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2023-05-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhs-grow-plant-and-garden-care/id1672078225/reviews.md ## What is RHS Grow? Welcome to RHS Grow, the official app of the Royal Horticultural Society. RHS Grow is backed by over 200 years of RHS expertise with advice from over 130 gardening experts, from specialist advisors, botanists and scientists through to fruit and veg experts - all tasked with helping users grow plants with confidence all year round. Our aim is to help you identify plants, receive tips and advice on how to care for them and most importantly, help them to grow in the healthiest way possible. Previously featured on ITV's This Morning as one of the top 5 must-have apps! As your smart gardening assistant, RHS Grow features cutting-edge horticultural innovation that offers a comprehensive plant finder, advanced plant identification tools, and tailored advice for every gardener, whether you're a beginner gardener or seasoned expert. With unique features like the Plant ID tool, Biodiversity tool, and ChatBotanist, you'll receive personalised plant care guidance to help grow your garden with confidence year-round. Features: Plant ID Tool: Identify plants instantly using our smart image recognition feature, helping you learn about new plant varieties for your vegetable, flower, or home garden. Plant Finder: Search the RHS database by plant name and filter by attributes to find plant details on 35,000+ plants. Discover plants through filters like type, their habits, foliage and hardiness or search for plants according to whether they’re pollinators, native to the UK, fragrant or Garden Merit Awarded. ChatBotanist: Get personalised gardening advice anytime with our innovative chatbot, answering your plant-related questions instantly. Now with Voice mode - simply tap the microphone icon to speak with ChatBotanist on the go or while you’re gardening, along with a transcript of every conversation saved to your chat history. Garden Planner: Simply complete a short questionnaire then receive tailored plant recommendations curated by RHS experts to suit you and your garden. Plant Collections: Create your own personalised plant collections to keep track of what's in your garden and activate care tips for each plant. You can also add plants to a wishlist for future inspiration. Plant Combination Builder: Create stunning plant combinations that thrive together, ensuring your garden is both beautiful and harmonious. Garden Journal: Keep track of your gardening progress, log plant care routines, and document your gardening journey in one convenient place. Podcasts: Enjoy the ‘Gardening with the RHS’ podcast within the app, offering seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to all gardening problems. Including a range of topics and expert masterclasses - there’s something to interest every gardener, whatever your level of expertise. Editorial Content: Access a wealth of articles and guides on gardening topics, from seasonal garden care to pest management, all based on RHS expertise. Social Sharing: Easily share your favourite articles and interesting reads with friends to spread gardening inspiration. My Garden Progress: Turn positive actions for nature into achievements. Collect badges that champion your commitment to boosting biodiversity. RHS Grow has quickly become a favourite among gardening fans! With a community of satisfied users and a 4.7-star rating, our app is packed with features that deliver real results. Join the thriving community of gardeners who rely on RHS Grow for expert advice and inspiration! The RHS Grow app is separate to RHS Membership and available to everyone as part of our commitment to supporting gardening throughout the UK. RHS Grow has both free and paid for features. You can download RHS Grow and enjoy the free version, or sign up to one of our subscriptions to access all features. If you downloaded RHS Grow when it was free you will not be automatically charged later - you will need to choose to sign up to the paid version. Terms of Use: https://www.rhs.org.uk/rhs-grow/terms-of-use ## Key features - Plant identification via photo or name - AI-powered gardening advice (ChatBotanist) - Personalized garden planner - Database of 35,000+ plants - Gardening journal and progress tracking - Curated plant collections and wishlists - Access to RHS expert knowledge and podcasts ## Recent user reviews (10 of 85) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhs-grow-plant-and-garden-care/id1672078225/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Visit to Wisley *2026-08-16, version 4.2.1* I recently visited the beautiful RHS Wisley for the first time last travelling back from Southampton. I was very impressed with the buildings, Gardens, cafe & garden centre, in particular there with a number of staff that stood out for me, inter alia. Izzy L - I was welcomed at the reception with information and a smile, thank you. Penelope - I enjoyed accessing the Laboratory where I enjoyed the Townsend room and talking to Penelope, thank you. Garden centre staff, Steven, Daniel (Dan), Ruth & Sam N were very helpful whilst I was buying 3 beautiful ceramic pots and plants and advising on the micro-drip system, thank you ### 4/5 — Notes *2026-08-15, version 4.2.1* It would be very helpful if you could alter the date of a note. You don’t always have time to add notes on the day you pot on, prune or photograph a plant ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2026-08-11, version 4.2.1* Very good at identifying actual plants, but does not let you know what weeds are (wife has a different app and told her is simple terms that some seedlings were weeds and not what we planted, for instance this app said it was spinach 😂). It’s average app but definitely not worth the price. ### 2/5 — False mac compatibility *2026-08-11, version 4.2.1* Being on the Apple app store in the first place would imply that the app is compatible with Apple devices. However, going onto it on an unaltered (relevant for later) Mac, will result in it reporting that the Mac is "rooted", which is purely an android term, that if it was applied to a Mac would imply that the Mac's OS was tampered with/edited, which it hasn't been. ### 5/5 — New garden *2026-08-03, version 4.2.1* Having a large garden in a new county this app has been invaluable at helping me identify plants and understand how to nurture this beautiful place ### 2/5 — not clear enough *2026-08-02, version 4.2.1* Was looking for advice that is precise with reminders built in so I prune, feed, etc. my garden plants. I found the advice such as pruning imprecise as must be auto generated. For example they gave both options to prune an evergreen and deciduous hedge together. It should just define what to do and when to do it with an option to add into a calendar. Will wait until more precise as I can google this info. ### 1/5 — So Clunky *2026-07-31, version 4.2.1* Just awful. Some screens don’t fit on an iPhone, took three tries just to subscribe even though my bank approved it, lots of fluff but couldn’t sctually do what I wanted so cancelled a years subscription ### 1/5 — £££££ *2026-07-30, version 4.2.1* Nothing to say if it is free or not until one is well into the signing up and personal information, then it is suddenly sprung on you. My time would have been better spent in the garden. ### 1/5 — Not free *2026-07-30, version 4.2.1* It is promoted is a free app but you can’t even try it without putting in your payment details. Not reasonable ### 1/5 — Waste of time. *2026-07-30, version 4.2.1* Full of pop ups and data gathering just to identify plants. ## Frequently asked questions about RHS Grow ### What is RHS Grow? RHS Grow is the official app of the Royal Horticultural Society, offering tools for plant identification, gardening advice, and garden planning. It provides access to a vast plant database and expert knowledge from RHS specialists. ### How does the plant identification feature work in RHS Grow? You can identify plants in RHS Grow by taking a picture of them or by searching for them by name. The app uses this information to provide details from its database of over 35,000 plants. ### Can I get gardening advice from RHS Grow? Yes, RHS Grow features an AI ChatBotanist that can answer your gardening questions anytime, anywhere. It's trained on extensive knowledge from RHS experts, including botanists and scientists. ### What is the Garden Planner in RHS Grow? The Garden Planner is a new tool in RHS Grow that helps you create your ideal garden. By completing a short questionnaire, you'll receive tailored plant recommendations curated by RHS experts to suit your specific needs and garden. ### Does RHS Grow have ads? The provided data does not specify if RHS Grow contains advertisements. However, it does mention both free and paid features, with an option to subscribe for full access. ### What kind of content is available in the RHS Grow podcasts? The 'Gardening with the RHS' podcast within the app offers seasonal advice, inspiration, and practical solutions for various gardening problems. Topics include growing vegetables, garden design, lawn care, and expert masterclasses. ### What platforms is RHS Grow available on? The provided data does not specify platform availability. However, it is listed as a mobile application, suggesting it is likely available on iOS and Android devices. ### How often is RHS Grow updated? RHS Grow was last updated on May 12, 2026, with version 4.1.1. This indicates a recent update, though the frequency of updates is not explicitly stated. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 4.2.1 — 2026-07-09 Introducing the Garden Knowledge Hub We’ve added a brand-new content section to the home page to help you grow with confidence. This new space is packed with inspiration and expert advice to help you garden smarter, save money, and support nature. ### 4.2 — 2026-06-22 Introducing the Garden Knowledge Hub We’ve added a brand-new content section to the home page to help you grow with confidence. This new space is packed with inspiration and expert advice to help you garden smarter, save money, and support nature. ### 4.1.1 — 2026-05-12 Technical updates and improvements to improve reliability. No visible changes - just a smoother experience. ## More apps by The Royal Horticultural Society - [Grow Your Own](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-your-own/id364993924) - [The Garden for RHS Members](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-garden-for-rhs-members/id1619320621) All apps by The Royal Horticultural Society: https://appshunter.io/developer/364993927 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*