🌱 Welcome to Plantessa
Plantessa is your AI-powered plant care assistant that helps you identify plants, detect diseases, manage watering schedules, and maintain a thriving garden. This guide will help you get the most out of your plant care journey.
📱 Getting Started
First Time Setup
- Download & Install
- Download Plantessa from the App Store
- Open the app and grant necessary permissions
- Region Selection
- Select your region for accurate plant care recommendations
- Choose from: North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East
- This helps provide region-specific care advice
- Onboarding Process
- Complete the 3-slide onboarding to learn key features:
- Plant Identification with AI
- Watering Reminders
- Disease Detection
- Grant camera and notification permissions when prompted
- Initial Setup
- Add your first plant to your garden
- Set up watering reminders
- Configure notification preferences
🏡 My Garden
Adding Plants to Your Garden
How to add a new plant:
- Open the “My Garden” tab
- Tap the “+” button
- Choose from:
- Take Photo: Use your camera to capture the plant
- Photo Library: Select an existing photo
What happens after adding:
- The app will analyze your plant photo using AI
- Plant information will be automatically identified
- Your plant will be added to your garden collection
Plant information includes:
- Plant name and scientific name
- Care requirements (light, water, humidity, soil)
- Growth rate and mature size
- Origin and fun facts
- Common problems and solutions
Managing Your Garden
Viewing plant details:
- Tap on any plant card to see detailed information
- View plant care requirements, watering history, and growth progress
- Access plant-specific care recommendations
Marking plants as watered:
- Tap the water drop icon on plant cards
- This updates the watering history and schedule
Garden Navigation
View all plants:
- Tap “View All” to see your complete plant collection
- Plants are displayed in a grid layout
- Tap any plant to view detailed information