For a name, use an identification community. For a plant that looks ill, a diagnosis community is the better fit; identification rooms usually remove care questions.
Where to ask
Best for: Quick ID of any plant (mushrooms accepted too).
Why it fits: Its public description: “A community of plant enthusiasts where anyone can upload photos of plant(s) they would like identified.”
Members in our directory: 1.8M
Rules to know before posting:
- Posts must be about identifying one or more plants.
- No marketing, advertising, soliciting or selling.
Read r/whatsthisplant’s current rules on Reddit
Best for: A second opinion, with location details.
Why it fits: Its public description: “Submit photos, location, and any text info that you have... And we ID the plant”
Rules to know before posting:
- Do not ask or recommend whether a plant is edible.
- Plant identification posts only — mushrooms and fungi are not plants here.
- No AI-generated photos and no YouTube videos.
Read r/PlantIdentification’s current rules on Reddit
Best for: Your own plant looks sick and you want a diagnosis.
Why it fits: Its public description: “If you're wondering "What's wrong with my plant?", we will help you diagnose and treat it!”
Rules to know before posting:
- Posts must ask for a diagnosis and include at least one photo.
- Photos are not enough: add supporting information about care and conditions.
- Search first; frequently asked questions may be removed.
Read r/plantclinic’s current rules on Reddit
Before you post
- Photograph the leaves (both sides), stem, flowers or fruit, and the whole plant.
- Add your region — many look-alikes differ by location.
- Never eat a plant based on an online ID.
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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.