BotanicBase
About BotanicBase

Plant knowledge for people who actually grow things.

BotanicBase brings plant discovery, care advice, gardens, shops, community, and quick learning tools into one polished iPhone app.

Download on the App Store

Built for first-time plant parents, seasoned collectors, and anyone who pauses to look at a leaf.

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Kew Royal Botanic Gardens

The idea

One place for curiosity, care, and connection.

The Story

A plant app that connects the whole journey.

We wanted a single place to look up a plant, understand what it needs, discover beautiful botanical spaces, find local shops, and share the joy of growing things with other people who get it.

BotanicBase is built around that simple loop: notice something, learn what it is, care for it better, and stay connected to the wider plant world.

1,000+

plant species

5

core ways to learn

iOS

built for the garden in your pocket

What's Inside

The pieces a plant companion should have.

Plant profiles

Explore species, names, regions, growth habits, and practical care context in one place.

Care guidance

Find focused tips for watering, light, soil, humidity, troubleshooting, and seasonal care.

Gardens and shops

Discover botanical gardens, nearby plant places, and destinations worth saving for later.

Community garden

Share what you are growing, browse plant photos, and learn from other curious growers.

Plant quiz

Keep learning with quick challenges, instant feedback, and a leaderboard for extra motivation.

Built to grow

BotanicBase is being rebuilt with a faster SwiftUI foundation and a cleaner product system.

Our Mission

Make plant knowledge feel approachable without making it shallow.

BotanicBase is for the moment between “what is this plant?” and “how do I help it thrive?” The goal is to make reliable information easy to reach, beautiful to browse, and practical enough to use while standing next to the pot.

Built for anyone who has ever fallen in love with a plant and had no idea how to keep it alive.

Download on the App Store