Your plant is telling you something. Here's what it means.
Upload a photo and get a species ID, root-cause diagnosis (overwatering vs. under, spider mites vs. fungus gnats, light burn vs. nutrient deficiency), an immediate 3-step fix, and a personalized seasonal care schedule — all in one response.
$3.99
Works in Claude (Pro/Max/Team) or ChatGPT (Plus/Team) · paid AI plan required
✓Both Claude + ChatGPT packages included — you can't pick the wrong one.
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Included
01Tells you exactly why those lower leaves are yellowing — overwatering vs. nutrient deficiency vs. natural senescence, not just 'check your watering'
02Spots spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats from your photo and gives you a treatment cadence that actually clears them
03Generates a printable HTML care card — watering frequency by season, light needs, fertilizer schedule, and repotting timeline
04Distinguishes overwatering from underwatering — two things that look identical and need opposite fixes
05Flags the 'when to call a pro' line honestly — root rot gone too far, unusual lesions, potential toxicity
06Works from a text description too — just type the species and symptoms if you can't get a good photo
What it does
You posted to r/plantclinic at midnight. You got three different answers and now you're more confused. This skill does what that thread can't: it looks at your specific plant, in your specific pot, with your specific symptoms, and gives you one clear diagnosis with a ranked list of causes.
Upload a photo in Claude or ChatGPT (both work natively with image upload) and the skill cross-references four bundled references — a leaf-symptom-decoder that maps yellowing patterns to root causes, a pest-id-and-treatment guide with real treatment cadences for spider mites and mealybugs, care defaults for the 30 most common houseplants, and a when-to-call-a-pro escalation guide — to return an immediate 3-step intervention, a seasonal care schedule, and a symptom watch-list so you catch the next problem early. The output is a printable HTML care card you can stick on your fridge.
This is a one-time $3.99 purchase — not a $30/year PictureThis subscription. Works for inherited plants you can't identify, pest outbreaks you can't name, and the calathea that's been slowly dying for three months while you tried everything. If your plant's situation is beyond what a photo diagnosis can safely handle, the skill tells you that too.
Frequently asked
Can this tell me why my plant leaves are turning yellow?
Yes — and more specifically than 'check your watering.' The skill distinguishes lower-leaf yellowing from overwatering vs. nitrogen deficiency vs. natural senescence based on the pattern, which leaves are affected, and what your soil and pot look like in the photo. You get a ranked list of likely causes, not a guess.
Does it work without a photo if I can't get a good shot?
Yes. Describe the species and visible symptoms in text and the skill will diagnose from description — it just flags that confidence is lower without visual confirmation. Good option for 'I think it's a snake plant and the leaves are mushy at the base.'
How is this different from just asking ChatGPT or Claude about my plant for free?
The skill bundles four reference documents the model uses during diagnosis: a leaf-symptom-decoder decision tree, a pest ID and treatment guide, species care defaults for 30 common plants, and an escalation guide for when you need a real professional. Without those, you get generic advice. With them, you get a diagnosis grounded in actual symptom patterns, not a best guess.
Can it identify spider mites vs. fungus gnats vs. mealybugs from a photo?
Usually yes — the bundled pest ID guide covers the visual signatures of the most common houseplant pests and returns a treatment cadence (not just 'use neem oil'). If the photo is too blurry or the infestation too early to confirm visually, the skill will say so and give you a 'treat as if' protocol.
Is this a subscription or a one-time purchase?
One-time $3.99. No subscription, no credits, no monthly fee. You own the skill and can use it on as many plants as you want.
Install — no Terminal required
After checkout you land on a page with a one-click download and a pre-built install prompt. Pick the AI you already pay for — both packages are included, so you can't pick wrong.
What you'll see the second your payment clears
Your license key
ST-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX · permanent
Pre-built install prompt⧉ Copy
ChatGPT package (ZIP)⬇ Download
No setup work before you buy — copy, paste, done.
Have Claude Pro, Max, or Team?
Copy the prompt, paste into Claude
Copy the pre-built install prompt from the success page, paste it into any Claude Code chat, and Claude installs the skill itself — about 10 seconds. Using the app instead? Drop the downloaded folder into a Claude Project's knowledge and ask Claude to use it.
Have ChatGPT Plus or Team?
Build a Custom GPT — ~2 minutes
Click Download ChatGPT package (included with every purchase).
Unzip it — inside is a SETUP.md and a knowledge/ folder.
Go to chatgpt.com → your profile → My GPTs → Create a GPT → Configure.
Paste the Name, Description, and Instructions from SETUP.md into the matching fields.
Under Knowledge, upload every file in the knowledge/ folder.
Click Create/Save, open your GPT, and describe your task in plain English.
A paid plan on either platform is required — Claude (Pro, Max, or Team) or ChatGPT (Plus or Team). Comfortable with Terminal? A one-line npx skilltree-network install path is available too.