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Free Plant Tools

Four free tools that help you choose the right plant, care for it, keep your pets safe and fix problems fast. No sign-up, no app to install, and nothing you type ever leaves your device.

✅ 100% free🐾 Checked against the ASPCA lists🔒 Private, no sign-up

What do you need help with?

I want a new plantPlant Matchmaker How do I care for my plant?Plant Care Toolkit My plant looks unwellPlant Doctor Is it safe for my cat or dog?Plant Toxicity Checker
Step 1 · Choose

Plant Matchmaker

Find the houseplants that will actually thrive in your home. Answer 6 quick questions about your window, space, pets and watering habits.

  • Works out your real light level from your window direction and distance
  • Hides plants that are toxic to pets when you have cats, dogs or small kids
  • Explains why each plant suits you, with a care plan for your exact spot
Find my plant match →
Step 2 · Care

Plant Care Toolkit

Simple care sheets for 50 popular houseplants: light, water, humidity, soil, temperature and pet safety at a glance.

  • Search or filter plants by light, care level and pet safety
  • Print a one-page care card with a watering log
  • Save your plants and copy care notes to your phone
Open the toolkit →
Step 3 · Fix

Plant Doctor

Yellow leaves, brown tips, drooping or bugs? Answer a few questions and get the most likely cause and a step-by-step fix.

  • Covers the most common houseplant problems, including pests and root rot
  • Tailors the advice to your plant when you pick it
  • Clear, beginner-friendly steps you can follow today
Diagnose my plant →
Always · Stay safe

Plant Toxicity Checker

Is your plant safe for cats and dogs? Check 174 houseplants, flowers, bulbs and herbs, with separate answers for cats and dogs.

  • Verdicts from the ASPCA lists, with a plain-English risk level
  • Signs to watch for, what to do if your pet chewed it, and helpline numbers
  • Pet-safe swaps and a printable list of the plants in your home
Check a plant →

Why plant parents use these tools

Made to work togetherFind a plant with the Matchmaker, look up its care in the Toolkit, and check it with the Plant Doctor when something looks off. They all share the same care information.
Honest and checkedPet safety follows the ASPCA cat and dog lists, and every tool says clearly when a plant isn’t on those lists.
Free and privateNo account, no email, no app. Everything runs in your browser, and you can print or share your results.

Quick answers

Are these plant tools really free?

Yes. All four tools are completely free to use, with no sign-up and no limits.

Which tool should I start with?

Choosing a new plant? Start with the Plant Matchmaker. Already have one? Look it up in the Plant Care Toolkit. If it looks unhealthy, use the Plant Doctor. Got pets? Check every plant in the Plant Toxicity Checker.

Do the tools work on my phone?

Yes. They’re designed for phones first, and also work on tablets and computers. Bookmark this page to keep them one tap away.

Is my information stored anywhere?

No. Your answers and saved plants stay in your own browser on your device. Nothing is sent to us.

Free printable

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