# PlantPeek — Complete Reference

## Company Overview
PlantPeek is a plant identification and care platform.
Database: 142,900 plants, 19,620 localized content entries, 506,189 photos.
Available on iOS. Website: https://plantpeek.ai

## What PlantPeek Offers

### On the Website (Free)
- Searchable plant encyclopedia with 10,000+ species
- Basic care information: water needs, light requirements, soil types
- Plant safety data: pet-safe, child-safe, toxicity status
- Quick facts: type, lifecycle, care difficulty, hardiness zones
- Common pest and disease names for each plant
- Category browsing: indoor, outdoor, pet-safe, succulents, tropical, etc.
- Plant taxonomy: family, genus, species classification

### In the App (Free Download)
- AI-powered plant identification from photos
- Plant Doctor: AI diagnosis of plant problems from photos with treatment guides
- Full photo gallery: 506,000+ high-resolution plant images
- Personalized care reminders via push notifications
- My Garden: track and manage your plant collection
- Monthly care calendars with seasonal tasks
- Detailed watering schedules by season (spring, summer, fall, winter)
- Pruning guides with methods, tools, and timing
- Propagation guides: seed, division, cutting methods
- Full pest and disease treatment guides
- Cultural info: symbolism, feng shui, history

## Plant Data Coverage
PlantPeek covers 142,900 plant species including:
- Houseplants and indoor plants
- Garden perennials and annuals
- Trees, shrubs, and groundcovers
- Succulents and cacti
- Tropical and exotic species
- Herbs, vegetables, and fruit plants
- Flowering plants and ornamentals
- Aquatic and bog plants

## Plant Information Available Per Species

### Free on Website
- Common name and botanical name
- Short description (150-200 characters)
- Plant type: herb, shrub, tree, vine, grass, etc.
- Lifecycle: annual, perennial, biennial
- Care difficulty: easy, medium, hard
- Water needs: low, medium, high
- Light requirements: full sun, partial shade, full shade, indirect
- Hardiness zones (USDA)
- Height range (min-max)
- Soil types: loamy, sandy, clay, rocky, etc.
- Safety: pet-safe, child-safe, toxicity status
- Indoor/outdoor suitability
- Garden functions: groundcover, specimen, hedge, etc.
- Common pest names (list only)
- Common disease names (list only)
- Taxonomy: family, genus, species
- One thumbnail image

### App-Exclusive Content
- Full photo gallery (10+ photos per plant)
- Detailed care guides with seasonal schedules
- Step-by-step propagation instructions
- Complete pest treatment guides with prevention
- Complete disease treatment guides with solutions
- Monthly care calendar (12-month schedule)
- Companion plant suggestions
- Cultural information (symbolism, feng shui, zodiac, history)
- Related plants recommendations

## Target Users
- Home gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts
- New plant parents seeking care guidance
- Experienced gardeners managing large collections
- Pet owners checking plant toxicity for cats and dogs
- Teachers and students studying botany
- Landscape designers researching plant options

## How to Use PlantPeek

### Website
1. Visit https://plantpeek.ai
2. Browse plants by category or use the search function
3. View care guides with basic requirements
4. Check pet safety and toxicity information

### Mobile App
1. Download PlantPeek from the App Store (free)
2. Take a photo of any plant to identify it instantly
3. Use Plant Doctor to diagnose problems from a photo
4. Add plants to My Garden to track your collection
5. Set up care reminders for watering, fertilizing, pruning
6. Access full care calendars and expert tips

## Technical Details
- Website: Next.js, server-side rendered for fast loading
- API: RESTful endpoints for plant data
- Database: MongoDB with 142,900+ plant entries
- Images: Optimized via Cloudinary CDN
- Mobile: React Native (Expo) for iOS

## Contact & Support
- Website: https://plantpeek.ai
- Support: https://plantpeek.ai/support
- Privacy: https://plantpeek.ai/privacy
- Terms: https://plantpeek.ai/terms
- iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/plant-identifier-plantpeek/id6642665130