Thrive
Plant Doctor App
A mobile app that diagnoses plant diseases via real-time scans and provides comprehensive care tracking — designed for plant owners who struggle with species-specific care.
Admit they cannot keep a houseplant alive for more than six months.
The average plant parent has killed seven indoor plants before finding a care routine that works.
One-third of new plant owners struggle specifically with watering frequency — the most common cause of plant death.
"Overwatering, underwatering, neglect, and over-fertilizing are the top four causes of plant death — all preventable with the right guidance."
— Secondary Research Finding
Many plant owners struggle with keeping their plants alive due to a lack of awareness of specific care requirements for different species or misdiagnosed issues — leading to frustration, wasted time, and low satisfaction.
Create a solution to reduce diagnosis time and improve user adherence to a plant care schedule through intelligent guidance and reminders.
Research was conducted through in-depth interviews with plant owners and contextual observation of plant care routines at home — combined with secondary literature on common care failures.
- People often forget to tend to their plants due to busy lifestyles.
- Plant owners lack knowledge about species-specific care requirements.
- Users do not always have the time or energy to research plant care independently.
Add and organize plants with species-specific care profiles — full history and environment recommendations in one place.
Real-time photo scan identifies plant diseases and delivers treatment recommendations — with direct links to purchase solutions in the integrated storefront.
Personalized watering, fertilizing, and care task lists with smart reminders — weekly progress view keeps users consistent.
Curated care guides and tips organized by plant type — discoverable browsing for new and experienced plant owners.
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Plant Profile
Tips
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The AI-assisted diagnosis walks users through a photo scan and delivers actionable treatment recommendations with direct links to purchase solutions.
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