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Plant Base is a plant database/encyclopedia application developed by Deeproot Software for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. It is not a typical cloud SaaS product, but a locally installed plant information management tool that can be used offline. It is well suited to gardening enthusiasts, landscape designers, professional gardeners, and students who want to build their own plant reference library.
The software is built around a searchable plant database and comes preloaded with thousands of plant records and images. Users can search by botanical name, common name, synonym, and attributes such as size, color, and notes. They can also edit any record, add their own plants, photos, and personal notes. Personal plant lists are a key module: they can be used to collect plants, save filtered results, or create planting/design project lists. The number of lists is unlimited, and they can be exported to external programs.
The desktop version offers a 20-day free trial. Continued use requires purchasing a license code. According to the official website, the “Registration code only” option is priced at £25.00, and a single license covers the Windows, Mac, and Linux desktop versions. The Android version is currently free. Payments are processed via PayPal, with most credit and debit cards supported, and pricing is in GBP.
Plant Base’s main advantage is that it runs entirely locally. It does not require an internet connection for normal use, and users retain control over their own database files, which can also be copied between different systems. Purchases are handled by PayPal, and account information is not sent back to the official site. However, the available documentation does not provide information on team collaboration, permission management, cloud sync, APIs, third-party integrations, or compliance certifications. As a result, it is not suitable for teams that require centralized management according to enterprise SaaS standards.
Its strengths are low cost, offline access, editability, and detailed search, making it especially useful for long-term plant information collection and landscape project lists. Its limitations are relatively lightweight support: the official site describes the operation as very small and non-profit/informal, with email-based support provided on a best-effort basis. The Linux version is still in Beta, and the Android version is more limited than the desktop version. It is a good fit for individuals, students, and small gardening or landscape professionals, but not for organizations that need multi-user collaboration, online permissions, or system integrations.
The source text does not specify availability in mainland China, payment accessibility, or network restrictions. Since the product can be installed and used offline, it has few dependencies after download and purchase. However, access to the official website, PayPal payment, and receiving the license code by email may be affected by local network and payment conditions in China. It is recommended to first use the 20-day evaluation/trial process to verify the workflow.
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