How to Identify House Plants by Photo
While taking care of houseplants does not require significant upkeep or knowledge, it may help to learn how to identify each plant in the event one needs extra care. Homeowners typically receive plants as gifts, which makes it difficult to assess how much sunlight, water and soil replacements it may need to survive. It may take time to initially discover the plant's identity but proper research can eventually lead to an answer.
Examine the plant's features for a specific number of
leaves, leaf shape, the stalk or stem type and colorful
shade. Conduct this exercise only when the plant appears healthy and
mature in order to best assess its makeup.Find authoritative online resources by searching educational
websites (.edu) for plant identification guides. Search each
educational resource for pictures and descriptions that sound
identical. Be careful when selecting
plant descriptions and pictures of similar species to eliminate
potential confusion.Gravitate toward to garden blogs and message boards to
inquire about the particular houseplant in question. Upload a
picture of the houseplant for others to help with the identification
process.Take a trip to the local library and research the many books
available on gardening and houseplants. Many books and encyclopedias
have photographs and descriptions that can help provide additional
information. Home improvement and retail stores may also carry plant guides with a
photo gallery to help facilitate in finding the right plant that
matches the unidentified houseplant in possession.Visit retail stores and search for the garden department.
Walk through the nurseries and see if you can find a plant that
looks similar to the houseplant's species. If this task proves
difficult, ask an available clerk to help assist in identifying your
house plant.