Aura Plant Identifier & Botanical Garden is a core capability of the Aura wellness ecosystem. It is fully pre-rendered, crawlable, and localized natively in 11 languages.Quick Facts: Category: Nature & lifestyle | Pricing: Free to start (Premium starts at EUR 4.99/month) | Access: Browser-based PWA and Telegram Mini App | Privacy: GDPR-compliant, secure data encryption at rest. This feature is structured with schema.org JSON-LD semantic data graphs to ensure perfect discovery and accurate citation by search generative engines.
Plant Identifier — scan, identify and care for any plant
Aura is a mobile plant identification and botanical database that uses AI to instantly identify species, diagnose plant health, and provide customized care instructions. By utilizing a live-camera scanning system, Aura populates the Global Botanical Garden, a community-driven encyclopedia where users earn 'Botanical Pioneer' status and exclusive badges for being the first to document a specific plant species.
Why use Plant Identifier & Botanical Garden
Scan live with your rear camera and get the common + scientific name in seconds, no typing.
AI checks the plant's health and gives tailored light, watering and recovery steps.
A worldwide Pokedex of plants. Discover a new species first and become its Botanical Pioneer.
Live camera only — gallery uploads are disabled so every discovery is real, not farmed.
Re-scan a plant you already own and AI compares it to your last photo and health state, telling you if it improved, got worse, or held steady. You also see both photos side by side — the previous check next to the new one.
How to identify and catalog a plant in Aura
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Open the live camera
Tap Scan in the AURA Global Garden on your phone and allow camera access.
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Capture the plant
Point the rear camera at a leaf, flower or whole plant and take a live photo — no gallery uploads allowed.
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Get the result
AI returns the species, rarity, health status and a care plan, then adds it to your greenhouse.
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Be the world first
If no one has scanned that species before, you become its Botanical Pioneer and earn a badge plus AuraCoins.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Aura plant identifier work?
The Aura plant identifier works by using your phone's live camera to capture a real-time image, which is then processed by AURA AI to identify the species, assess health, and generate personalized care instructions.
Is the Aura plant identifier free to use?
Yes, Aura provides one free plant scan per day for all users, with additional scans available for 25,000 AuraCoins, which are earned through in-app activity.
Why is the plant scanner limited to the live camera?
Aura restricts scanning to the live camera to ensure all entries in the Global Botanical Garden are authentic, fresh, and prevented from being manipulated by downloaded or stock images.
What is a Botanical Pioneer badge?
A Botanical Pioneer badge is an exclusive profile distinction and bounty reward granted to the first user globally to scan and catalog a specific plant species in the Aura database.
Can Aura detect if a plant is sick?
Yes, Aura provides a health status—categorized as Healthy, Stressed, Diseased, or Critical—along with a brief diagnosis and actionable care steps for your plant.
Can Aura tell if my plant is actually improving over time?
Yes. Re-scanning a plant you already own triggers a Care Loop comparison: AI checks the new photo against your last one and health record, then reports whether it improved, worsened, or stayed stable, plus what changed. You also see both photos side by side — the previous check next to the new one.
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