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Simply take a photo or add an image from your gallery and Botan will help you identify which plant it is.\n\nPlant Disease Diagnosis & Therapy\nBring the plant back to life! Why doesn't the plant look healthy anymore? Perhaps the care plan was incorrect, or the plant got sick. Botan will check it out in a few clicks! Take a picture of a diseased plant and the Botan app will help you identify if your plant is healthy or determine the type of disease and give advice on the treatment and prevention of diseases. Become a real plant doctor with Botan.\n\nPlant Care Tips & Reminders\nPlant care has never been so easy and convenient! How much water does a plant need to be healthy? How often does it need to be repotted? Botan will send notifications when it's time to water, fertilize, trim and repot your plant. In the Botan app, you can set up smart notifications – specify the date of the last watering and a convenient reminder time.\n\nLight Meter\nDoes your plant look unhealthy? Perhaps it does not have enough light or it has too much. Botan will help you select the perfect place in your home for the plant. It's so convenient and easy! You need to point the camera to where the flower is located, and we will tell you if the lighting is suitable.\n\nAsk a Botanist\nDo you have questions about plant care? Our plant care experts will help you solve any problem! Just write a message to the chat, and we will help you with any problem. Now Botan is your pocket plant consultant!\n\nToxic Plant Warning\nIdentify toxic plants around you and get warnings to help your pets, children, and family stay safe.\n\nPlant Information\nGet complete information on how much water, light, and fertilizer your plant needs to stay healthy. You will be a real plant parent! Thanks to Botan, all your questions will be answered! Immerse yourself in the world of plants with Botan!\n\nCreate your plant collections!\nHave you gotten the name of a plant, but forgot it? 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