PlantCam is the best camera for plant timelapse videos
Yannik Simon
1st October 2025
Founder of PlantCam
The four available PlantCam colors: blue and orange are shown with the PlantCam Wide-Angle Lens, and purple and green with the PlantCam Zoom Lens. Learn more
PlantCam is a timelapse camera made specifically for plants, producing incredible results at a very low price point. Just stick it to a window, and it will automatically take a photo every 10 minutes.
Timelapse video made with PlantCam using the PlantCam Wide-Angle Lens
The free PlantCam app, with its exceptional user experience, lets you create beautiful timelapse videos of your plants. PlantCam enhances each photo with an AI model and uses frame interpolation to create incredibly smooth timelapse videos. Watch your plants grow with the PlantCam app, at all times, from anywhere in the world.
Order Your PlantCamLike a security camera for your plants
PlantCam is built for one purpose: showing you how your plants really live. Small, reliable, and easy to use. It runs for months without interruption, so you never miss a moment of growth.
Set It & Forget It
Our camera is incredibly small and sticks right to your window. Powered by USB, it runs 24/7 without ever needing a battery change.
Brilliant App Experience
The free PlantCam app for iOS & Android is designed to be intuitive and powerful, giving you a seamless connection to your plants.
Access From Anywhere
Check in on your plants from across the world. All images are securely stored in the cloud, accessible only by you.
Why Not Just Use a Smartphone?
While smartphones are great, a dedicated device like PlantCam offers significant advantages for high-quality, long-term timelapse projects.
Using PlantCam
Always On, Always Stable: PlantCam can stay mounted for months in the exact same position. No interruptions, no shifting angles.
Designed for Long-Term Projects: Runs continuously over USB without draining a battery or overheating.
Hands-Free: Your phone stays free for daily use.
Optimized for Plants: Two lens options (wide + detail) to frame your plants the way you want, without overcomplicating setup.
Trying It With a Phone
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You'd need to keep it fixed for weeks or months without bumping it.
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Phones often overheat or crash in very long recordings.
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If you dedicate an old phone, quality usually isn't great.
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Requires apps or hacks not really meant for plant timelapse.
From a Single Leaf to a Lush Timelapse
We've packed professional-grade technology into PlantCam to ensure every detail of your plant's growth is captured in beautiful clarity.
AI-Powered Image Enhancement: A state-of-the-art AI model (Real-ESRGAN) automatically increases sharpness and reduces noise in every photo.
Silky-Smooth Timelapses: Videos are generated on our powerful servers with frame interpolation, creating buttery-smooth results.
Full Control of Your Media: Easily browse, manage, and delete images directly within the app.
Unlimited Creations: Generate as many timelapse videos as you want, whenever you want.
Your Creative Studio: The PlantCam App
The free PlantCam app is the heart of the experience, turning your footage into cinematic masterpieces with just a few taps. It's powerful, intuitive, and fun to use.
Intuitive Gallery: All your photos are organized by camera. Scroll through time, see your plant's progress, and easily delete any unwanted shots.
One-Tap Timelapse: Select a date range, and our cloud servers do the heavy lifting to generate a beautiful, smooth timelapse video for you.
Easy Sharing: Download your videos to your phone or share them directly to social media or the PlantCam community feed.
Timelapse video made with PlantCam using the PlantCam Wide-Angle Lens
More Than Just Plants
PlantCam's versatility makes it the perfect tool for capturing all kinds of fascinating slow-motion processes.
- ✓ Carnivorous Plants
- ✓ Mushroom Growth
- ✓ Aquariums & Coral Reefs
- ✓ Microgreens & Sprouts
- ✓ Cannabis Cultivation
- ✓ Sourdough Starters
- ✓ And much more!
Join a Community of Growers
Share your plant timelapse videos directly in the PlantCam app to inspire others and show off your green thumb! Download the free PlantCam app now to explore the PlantCam community.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! The PlantCam app and all its features, including cloud storage for your images and unlimited timelapse generation, are completely free.
PlantCam is powered by a standard USB cable (included). You can plug it into any USB wall adapter, power bank, or computer. This ensures it runs continuously without you ever needing to worry about batteries.
Not at all. The setup is designed to be incredibly simple and takes less than two minutes. Just stick the camera to a clean window, plug it in, and connect it to your Wi-Fi using the PlantCam app.
Yes, you can manage as many PlantCam devices from a single account in the app. Navigate between your different cameras with a single click/swipe.
PlantCam is designed for indoor use, as it sticks to a window and is not weatherproof. However, it's perfect for monitoring outdoor plants from the comfort of your home, as long as it's placed on the inside of a window looking out.
Ready to Start Your Plant's Story?
Choose your favorite color and the perfect lens to begin your timelapse journey.
Unlike bulky construction timelapse cameras costing hundreds, or hacked-together phone setups, PlantCam gives you the easiest way to capture your plant's story.
Order Your PlantCam Today