Free AI plant disease identifier

Diagnose a Sick Plant From a Photo Online

Upload plant photos to compare likely diseases, pests, watering stress, and root problems. Get visible evidence, confidence-scored possibilities, and practical next steps.

Works in your browser with no app download required. Upload one to five photos for a free analysis.

How the online plant diagnosis works

  1. Photograph the whole plant

    Start with one context photo, then add close-ups of the worst symptoms, leaf undersides, stems, soil, and drainage.

  2. Add recent care context

    Mention watering, light, repotting, fertilizer, temperature changes, and when the symptoms started.

  3. Compare likely causes

    Review visible evidence, confidence-scored possibilities, treatment steps, and follow-up photos that could reduce uncertainty.

Example plant symptom patterns

These educational examples show what the tool compares. They are not user diagnoses.

Monstera with yellow lower leaves ready for an online plant health diagnosis

Yellow lower leaves on a Monstera

Yellowing low on the plant can fit normal leaf aging, watering stress, root trouble, or pests. One photo rarely separates them.

Evidence to compare

  • Which leaves yellowed first
  • Whether the soil stays wet
  • Leaf underside and stem-joint clues

Useful next photo: Upload the full plant, the yellow leaves, the soil surface, and a leaf underside before changing the watering routine.

Compare Monstera yellow leaf causes

Close-up inspection of a leaf for spider mite stippling and fine webbing

Fine stippling and possible spider mites

Tiny pale dots, dull leaves, and fine webbing can point toward spider mites, but residue and other pests can look similar in a single image.

Evidence to compare

  • Stippling across the leaf surface
  • Fine webbing near veins or stems
  • Moving specks on the leaf underside

Useful next photo: Add a sharp underside photo and a wider photo showing how far the symptoms have spread. Isolate the plant while you investigate.

Check the spider mite photo guide

Monstera root ball being inspected after persistent yellow leaves and wet soil

Root stress after persistent yellowing

Wet soil, yellow leaves, soft stems, and an unhealthy smell can raise concern about root stress. Healthy pale roots and damaged dark roots need different next steps.

Evidence to compare

  • Soil moisture and drainage
  • Root color and firmness
  • Soft stems or sour-smelling soil

Useful next photo: Photograph roots only when the visible symptoms and soil conditions justify disturbing the plant. Include the pot and drainage setup.

Review the root rot rescue protocol

Online plant diagnosis questions

How do I diagnose plant problems with pictures?

Upload one photo of the whole plant plus close-ups of the affected leaves, leaf undersides, stems, soil, and drainage. Add recent watering, light, fertilizer, repotting, and temperature changes so similar-looking causes can be compared in context.

Is the online plant diagnosis free?

Yes. The browser tool is free to use and does not require an app download. You can upload up to five photos for one analysis.

Can the tool identify pests and watering problems?

It can compare visible clues associated with common pests, disease, watering stress, root problems, nutrient issues, and environmental damage. Results are possible causes, not a laboratory confirmation.

What photos give the best diagnosis?

Use bright natural light and include the entire plant, the worst symptom close up, both sides of an affected leaf, stems, soil, pot drainage, and any visible insects or residue. Avoid blurry photos and heavy filters.

How should I interpret confidence scores?

A higher confidence score means the visible evidence and care context fit that possibility more closely. It is not a guarantee. Review alternative causes and provide follow-up photos when the result remains uncertain.

When should I ask a plant expert?

Ask a horticulturist or local extension service when symptoms spread quickly, a rare or valuable plant is involved, food crops need treatment, or a recommendation could affect pets, children, or edible plants.

Continue plant care on your phone

The browser diagnosis is free. The mobile app adds saved diagnoses, ongoing guidance, and reminders.