Plant ID
Snap a photo, know instantly what you're growing. No more guessing if that's basil or mint — Dottie's got you in seconds.
🌱 Your smartest, friendliest plant companion
The plant app that knows your zone.
Plant ID, watering reminders and a garden planner — tuned to your USDA hardiness zone and your local weather. Meet Dottie.
Free to start · Plus is $5.99/mo or $29.99/yr · 7-day free trial · Made in Houston, TX
See Dottie in 49 seconds
Reminders only when a plant is thirsty, a partner who can water while you travel, and advice that fits your zone.
Everything you need to grow, nothing you don’t.
Other plant apps give you a database and wish you luck. Dottie gives you a companion who knows your garden, your zone, and your schedule — and makes the whole thing feel less like homework.
Morning watering reminders
One nudge on the days something's thirsty. Nothing on the days it isn't. Dottie checks the forecast first.
Plant Partners
Out of town? Invite a friend to water. They see what's due, you see what got done. Watering-only or full access — your call.
Plant Doctor
Diagnose sick plants from a single photo and get a fix that actually works. Yellow leaves? Brown spots? Dottie prescribes the cure.
Today's Plan
A short list of what to do today — water, check, harvest — built around your zone and your weather. Check things off, keep your streak.
Garden Planner
Design your garden in real space with augmented reality. Get companion-planting suggestions that actually thrive together — not just "looks nice on Pinterest."
Weather alerts
Frost, heat wave, or downpour — Dottie watches the forecast and tells you what to cover, move, or water before it matters.
Ask Dottie
Your garden companion who knows your plants and remembers your schedule. Ask anything, anytime — she's the friend with the green thumb you always wished you had.
How it works
1
Add your plants
Snap a photo or search by name.
2
Dottie builds today's plan
Around your zone and your weather.
3
Check things off
Keep your streak, invite a partner when you travel.
Simple pricing
Free to start. Upgrade when you're ready.
Free
Everything you need to get growing.
- 🌿 Unlimited plants
- 🌿 Today's plan
- 🌿 Morning watering reminders
- 🌿 Weather alerts
- 🌿 1 plant ID + 5 Dottie chats per week
Plus
$5.99/mo or $29.99/yr
- 🌿 Unlimited plant ID and chat
- 🌿 Full care history
- 🌿 Multiple gardens
- 🌿 7-day free trial
Frequently asked questions
Is Dottie's Garden free?
Yes. The free plan covers unlimited plants, reminders and today's plan. Plus adds unlimited plant ID and chat.
Does it work for houseplants and outdoor gardens?
Both. Indoor and outdoor plants are tracked separately, and outdoor advice uses your zone and forecast.
How does it know my zone?
From your ZIP code. You can override it any time.
Can someone else water my plants while I'm away?
Yes — Plant Partners. Share a code, pick their access level, and see what they watered.
Is there an iPhone app?
Not yet. The web app works on iPhone (add it to your home screen) and the Android app is on Google Play.
Where does my plant data live?
On your device, unless you turn on reminders or invite a partner — then a copy of your plant list is stored securely so those features can work.
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Stop guessing. Start growing. Dottie's Garden is the companion planting app that knows your zone, remembers your plants, and makes you look like you've been doing this for years.
Questions? Email hello@dottiesgarden.com