Species Identification Apps

vTree App:

While taking my wildlife field biology course at Virginia Tech, many of my classmates were taking Dendrology simultaneously and often referenced the vTree App during their course. I hadn’t downloaded it until recently and I find it to be straightforward to use the ‘Plant ID Help’ option is very useful to use if you are unsure of a species. The image guide is also very useful if you aren’t sure how to describe the plant species. Having never taken a Dendrology course myself I feel that I will be using this app a lot in this field!



Plant Parent:

This app was referenced to me by a coworker as I have recently been trying to help save my dying hanging flowers on my back porch. This app allows you to diagnose any issues that may be wrong with your plants and what you can do to help them. You can add all of the different types of plants that you are caring for including cacti and succulents, foliage, flowering plants, orchids, vegetables, and herbs and it will give you a guide on how to care for each of them. You can add plants by searching the name or uploading a photo and the app can identify it for you. Once your plants are added it will tell you anything and everything that you need to know about that specific species from which locations they thrive best such as full or partial sun, how often you should water them based on where they are located in your house, what types of soil to use and much more.

I will definitely be using this app more as I acquire more plants! This app is free to use or you can sign up for the premium subscription for $29.99 per year for a more in-depth plant care guide and information.






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