Education App of the Week – PlantCue

Last week, our journalists reviewed the new plant identifier and care app, PlantCue. The app impressed us with its versatility and features, and we believe it offers great value for gardeners. For that reason, we are naming it our Education App of the Week. Read on to find out why.

Meet PlantCue, a new iOS and Androidapp designed for plant lovers who want more than just pretty leaves on the windowsill—they want to understand, protect, and nurture their plants with confidence.

At its core, PlantCue is a powerful plant identifier. A quick snap with your phone camera can tell you what species you’re looking at, whether it’s a tropical houseplant, a backyard weed, or a flowering shrub you spotted on a walk. But identification is only the starting point.

One of the standout features of PlantCue is its diagnosis tool. If a plant is looking sickly, users can take a photo and get an instant health check, complete with a confidence score and practical suggestions for reviving it. No more late-night internet rabbit holes trying to figure out whether those spots are caused by fungus, pests, or poor lighting.

Beyond troubleshooting, the app doubles as a plant care assistant. Users can set reminders for watering and fertilizing, maintain a journal with unlimited entries, and track each plant’s progress over time. The journal’s timeline feature makes it easy to look back on how a plant has grown—or survived a rough patch.

PlantCue also places a strong emphasis on community and knowledge sharing. Inside the app, plant enthusiasts can exchange advice, swap care tips, and celebrate their green victories. For quick answers, there’s AskCue, an AI assistant trained to provide personalized plant care guidance at any hour. The app even lets users check if a plant is safe to have around children or pets, a reassuring feature for households juggling both greenery and furry companions.

What sets PlantCue apart is the way it blends scientific reliability with everyday usability. Instead of overwhelming users with jargon, it offers clear, actionable steps that make caring for plants less of a guessing game and more of a guided experience.

For anyone who’s ever lost a plant to overwatering, poor sunlight, or just plain neglect, PlantCue promises to be more than another app—it’s a digital horticulturist in your pocket.

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