# AR Plant-Previewing Apps 'Plant Life Balance' Helps Users Preview "Living Looks" for the Home By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-life-balance References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/11/try-out-plants-in-augmented-reality-before-buying.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/plant-life-balance/id1296713914?mt=8) In the same way that there are many [augmented reality apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auki-labs-mckenna) to help people preview various pieces of furniture and decor, Plant Life Balance makes it possible to [preview different houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leafypod). With the Plant Life Balance app downloaded, users are able to preview seven different kinds of "living looks." This includes options like the tropical "Jungle Vibes," "Desert Dreams" and "Sharehouse Heroes," which is targeted towards eclectic, shared spaces. After deciding on a look, users have the chance to get a [plant shopping list](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drplant) so that the greenery may added to one's space in reality. Beyond helping users to improve the look of their home, Plant Life Balance goes on to note just how well plants can improve health within the home, as adding even just one plant has the potential to improve air quality by 25%. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AR Plant-previewing Apps:** Augmented reality apps that allow users to preview and select houseplants are becoming popular. - **Indoor Gardening:** Growing plants inside the house using AR apps is an emerging trend, which can disrupt the gardening industry. - **Smart Gardens:** Development of smart gardens that combine AR technology with IoT and AI can revolutionize the way people grow and take care of plants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor Industry:** AR apps for previewing houseplants can be integrated into the home decor industry for better user experiences and sales. - **Plant Retail Industry:** Plant retailers can leverage AR apps to create more engaging and interactive experiences for customers and increase sales. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Using AR apps to promote the health benefits of plants can create new opportunities for the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aggregated Plant Retail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getanyplant.md) - [AI Plant Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homegardenai.md) - [Plant Care Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaffy.md) - [Housewares Retailer Design Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfair-decorify.md) - [3D AR Home Improvement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomle.md) - [AR Furniture Testing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-ar-furniture.md) - [Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4.md) - [AR-Powered Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-5.md) - [AR Apartment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-apartment.md)