Arbor: identify plants from a photo and keep them watered and healthy
Arbor is an iPhone plant care app. It names a plant from a photo, gives it its own watering schedule, and diagnoses problems such as yellow leaves with Plant Doctor, using Apple Intelligence on your device. There is no account and no ads.
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Key facts
| Platform | iPhone, iOS 26 or later |
|---|---|
| Privacy | Photos, notes and diagnoses stay on your device; all AI runs on-device with Apple Intelligence; outdoor weather alerts use Apple Weather; no tracking |
| AI features | Photo identification and Plant Doctor need an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence; watering schedules and weather alerts work on iPhones running iOS 26 |
| Free | Up to 5 plants, name lookup, 3 photo identifications, watering schedules, weather alerts |
| Premium | Unlimited plants, unlimited photo identification, Plant Doctor and watering reminders |
| Languages | English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese; metric or imperial units |
Best for
- Houseplant owners who want to know what a plant is and how often to water it
- Working out why a plant has yellow leaves or brown tips
- Outdoor gardeners who want frost, heat and wind alerts per plant
- Keeping a care history of waterings, feedings, pruning and repotting
Frequently asked questions
What is Arbor?
Arbor is an iPhone app that identifies plants from a photo, builds a watering schedule for each plant, and diagnoses plant problems using Apple Intelligence on your iPhone.
How many plants can I identify for free?
Everyone gets 3 free photo identifications, and name lookup is free.
Does Arbor need Apple Intelligence?
Photo identification and Plant Doctor need an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence. Watering schedules and weather alerts work on iPhones running iOS 26.
Is my plant data uploaded?
Photos, notes and diagnoses stay on your device and all AI runs on-device. Outdoor weather alerts use Apple Weather. There is no tracking.
What does Plant Doctor do?
You describe what you see, such as yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping, or add a photo on supported devices. Plant Doctor explains the likely cause, how urgent it is and what to do, using your plant's care history. Plant Doctor is part of Premium.
Does it remind me to water?
Every plant gets its own schedule and you can see what needs water today. Watering reminders are part of Premium.
Does it work for outdoor plants?
Yes. Mark a plant as outdoors and Arbor checks local conditions from Apple Weather: freezing, frost tonight, heat, UV, wind and rain, with a suggestion for each plant.
Can I ask Siri about my plants?
Yes. Your plants appear in Spotlight, and you can say "Water the Monstera in Arbor" or ask "What needs water in Arbor?".
What is free and what is Premium?
Free: up to 5 plants, name lookup, 3 photo identifications, watering schedules and weather alerts. Premium: unlimited plants, unlimited photo identification, Plant Doctor and watering reminders. Prices are on the App Store page.
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