Getting Started Guide
Learn how to make the most of Fernly in just a few minutes. Follow these steps to set up your garden companion.
Create Your Account
Sign up for free in seconds using your email or Google account. No credit card required.
- Use a valid email for care reminders
- Your data syncs across all devices
- Free tier includes 3 AI diagnoses per month
Set Your Hardiness Zone
Your hardiness zone determines which plants will thrive in your climate. Fernly can detect it automatically.
- Allow location access for auto-detection
- Or enter your ZIP code manually
- Zone affects all plant recommendations
Identify Your First Plant
Take a photo of any plant and our AI will identify it instantly, giving you care tips and toxicity info.
- Photograph leaves or flowers clearly
- Good lighting improves accuracy
- Works with houseplants and outdoor plants
Add Plants to Your Collection
Build your personal plant collection to track care schedules and get reminders.
- Add plants you already own
- Include location notes (living room, backyard)
- Track health status over time
Set Up Care Reminders
Never forget to water again! Fernly creates smart schedules based on each plant's needs.
- Reminders adjust for weather (Pro)
- Customize frequency per plant
- Get push notifications on mobile
Enable Notifications
Get timely reminders for watering, fertilizing, and seasonal tasks delivered to your device.
- Enable push notifications in Settings
- Choose notification frequency
- Email reminders available for Pro users
Explore Key Features
Ready for More?
Upgrade to Pro for unlimited garden projects, weather-smart watering, email reminders, and 100 AI analyses per month.
Need more help? Check our FAQs or contact support