Maria Leticia
Writer & plant lover
Maria Leticia is a lawyer and lifelong plant lover with a home full of tropical houseplants. At Bloom she writes hands-on guides and app reviews, testing every recommendation on her own plants — and in the Bloom app — before it reaches the page.
Articles by Maria Leticia
ChatPlant Alternative: Identify Your Plant as Soon as You Open the App
ChatPlant is popular, but is it the right fit for you? Compare the experience and discover a friendlier way to keep your plants thriving.
Botan Alternative: A Plant App That Is Simple From the First Use
Thinking about switching from Botan? Here is an honest look at where it shines, where it falls short, and the alternative winning over plant lovers.
Blossom Alternative: A Plant App That Is Easy to Use Every Day
Looking for a Blossom alternative? We took a close look at what plant lovers actually need and found a simpler way to identify and care for plants.
PictureThis Alternative: A Simpler App to Identify and Care for Plants
Thinking about switching from PictureThis? Here is an honest look at where it shines, where it falls short, and the alternative winning over plant lovers.
PlantMe or Bloom: which plant app is right for you?
PlantMe or Bloom? I put both plant identification and care apps to work on my own houseplants, and here is the straight answer on which one is worth it.
LeafSnap App Review: Does It Beat Bloom?
I put LeafSnap and Bloom to the test with my own houseplants. Here is what you get for free, where each app shines, and which one is actually worth your time.
Plantify or Bloom: which is the best app to identify and care for your plants?
Plantify or Bloom? I used both plant apps on my own real plants and I'll tell you straight which one is worth your time.
Plantion or Bloom: which is the best app to identify and care for plants?
Plantion or Bloom? I used both plant apps on my own real plants and I will tell you honestly which one is worth keeping to identify and care for yours.
Plantsnap or Bloom: which is the best app to identify and care for plants?
Plantsnap or Bloom? I used both plant identification apps in my everyday routine, and here is the straight answer on which one is worth it.
Planta or Bloom: which is the best plant care app?
Planta or Bloom? I used both plant care apps in my everyday routine, and I am telling you honestly which one is worth it for you.
Plantaria or Bloom: which is the best app to identify and care for plants?
Plantaria or Bloom? I downloaded both plant apps, used them in my everyday routine, and I'll tell you honestly which one is worth it for identifying and caring for your plants.
Blossom or Bloom: which is the best app to identify and care for plants?
Blossom or Bloom? I downloaded both plant apps, used them in real life, and I am telling you honestly which one is more worth it for identifying and caring for your plants.