πŸ›‘οΈ Plant Protection Program

Get paid
to keep plants alive

Earn Leaf Credits (πŸƒ) every month, just for doing what you already do β€” caring for your plants. Credits fund marketplace discounts, featured listings, and more.

And when life actually goes wrong? Your care history earns you a credit payout β€” no cash, no loopholes, no fraud.

πŸƒ Earn credits monthlyπŸ“Έ Check-in to qualifyπŸ€– AI health scansπŸ”— Shareable Plant Passport🎁 Referral bonuses
πŸ” Anti-Fraud by Design

Why fraud never pays

The math always favors keeping your plant alive. We built that in on purpose.

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The fraud attempt

Enroll plant, fake death after 1 month~20 πŸƒ
30-day waiting periodrequired
AI flags no degradation in photosdenied
Account banned, all credits forfeitβˆ’all πŸƒ
Best case: 20 credits (~$2 value). More likely: ban.
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12 months of good care

12 monthly check-ins (on time)+240 πŸƒ
3-month + 6-month + 1-year milestones+240 πŸƒ
Passport views shared publicly+up to 240 πŸƒ
Elite CCS multiplier (1.25Γ—)+bonus
700+ credits (~$35+ value) β€” AND you still have your plant.
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30-day wait
No claims accepted within 30 days of enrollment
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AI photo analysis
Health scans flag plants with no degradation pattern
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1 claim/year
One approved claim per plant per calendar year
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Instant ban
Fraudulent claims = permanent ban + credit forfeiture
πŸƒ Leaf Credits

Earn by caring

Credits flow every month you keep an enrolled plant healthy. More plants, more check-ins, more credits.

How you earn

Monthly photo check-in submitted
Per enrolled plant
+15 πŸƒ
On-time check-in (within first 3 days)
Bonus on top of base
+5 πŸƒ
AI health scan scores Thriving
At each check-in
+5 πŸƒ
Plant reaches 3-month milestone
One-time per plant
+30 πŸƒ
Plant reaches 6-month milestone
One-time per plant
+60 πŸƒ
Plant reaches 1-year milestone
One-time per plant
+150 πŸƒ
Passport link viewed by a new visitor
Max 20/month per plant
+1 πŸƒ
Referred member enrolls a plant
Per referral
+50 πŸƒ

How you spend

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Marketplace purchase discount
50 πŸƒ = $5 off
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Feature a listing for 24 hours
30 πŸƒ
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Subscription credit (Bloom)
100 πŸƒ = $3 off
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Extra listing slot (30 days)
20 πŸƒ
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Rescue Center listing
15 πŸƒ
12-month projection Β· 3 plants Β· Elite CCS
Check-ins (3 plants Γ— 12 Γ— 25)900 πŸƒ
Milestones (3 plants)660 πŸƒ
Passport viewsup to 720 πŸƒ
1.25Γ— Elite multiplier appliedβ€”
Total earned2,200+ πŸƒ

β‰ˆ $110 in marketplace value β€” from plants you were caring for anyway.

πŸ“Š CCS

Your Care Compliance
Score is your multiplier

CCS isn't just a coverage gate anymore β€” it's a credit earnings multiplier. The more consistent your check-ins, the more every future check-in is worth. Good caregivers compound their rewards over time.

πŸ“ΈSubmit a photo check-in+12 CCS
⏰On-time (within 3 days)+5 CCS bonus
πŸ€–AI scan: Thriving result+3 CCS bonus
❌Missed check-inβˆ’15 CCS
πŸ”2 consecutive on-time check-insRestores conditional
Elite CaretakerCCS 90–100
1.25Γ—

Earn 25% more on every check-in. Claims processed at full credit value.

Certified CaretakerCCS 75–89
1.0Γ—

Standard credit rate. Full coverage on approved claims.

ConditionalCCS 50–74
0.75Γ—

Reduced credits. Claims reviewed case-by-case at partial value.

SuspendedCCS 0–49
0Γ—

No credits earned. No claims accepted. Restore by submitting 2 consecutive check-ins.

βœ… Coverage

When things go wrong

Six covered events. Claims pay out in Leaf Credits based on your enrollment history and CCS β€” the longer and better your care record, the more you receive.

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Pest Outbreaks

Documented infestations β€” spider mites, fungus gnats, mealybugs, scale β€” that kill an enrolled plant despite intervention.

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HVAC / Freeze

Heater failure in winter, AC failure in summer β€” sudden environmental swings that kill tropicals overnight.

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Pipe Leaks & Floods

Water damage from burst pipes, appliance leaks, or unexpected flooding in your growing space.

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Extended Outages

Power loss that disrupts grow lights, humidifiers, or climate control for 48+ hours.

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Accidental Damage

One-time accidents β€” knocked off a shelf, dropped, stem snapped during repotting. One claim per plant per year.

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Disease Events

Root rot, bacterial wilt, or fungal disease documented across at least two consecutive check-ins.

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Claim payout formula
Enrolled months Γ— base rate Γ— CCS multiplier
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Maximum payout
Capped at 500 πŸƒ per claim (~$25 marketplace value)
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Review time
5 business days Β· Credit applied immediately on approval

Not covered: natural end-of-life, neglect (CCS below 50), plants not enrolled before the event, theft, cosmetic damage.

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Monstera Thai Constellation
Passport #PSP-00142 Β· 14 months enrolled
CCS 96
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Lineage
Lab TC Β· 2023
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Origin
Austin, TX
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Credits earned
430 πŸƒ
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Status
Elite Caretaker
Check-in streak
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🌱 Lead Generation

Your plant brings
new members to us

Every Plant Passport is a public page β€” a living ad for what careful plant ownership looks like. When you share it (or sell the plant), non-members land on PlantSwap. Every Passport view earns you credits.

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Shareable public URL earns +1 πŸƒ per new visitor (max 20/month)

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Ownership transfers with the plant β€” new owner sees your care history

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'Protected by PlantSwap PPP' badge appears on your marketplace listings

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Top credit earners featured monthly on the community page

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Monthly Garden Report email keeps you engaged (and re-engages lapsed members)

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Refer someone who enrolls β†’ +50 πŸƒ for you, +10 πŸƒ welcome bonus for them

πŸ“‹ Getting Started

Enroll in four steps

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Enroll a plant

Name it, add species info, and submit 3 baseline photos (full view, leaves, soil). Takes 5 minutes.

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Monthly check-ins

Once a month, submit a new photo. Your CCS updates and Leaf Credits deposit automatically.

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Watch credits grow

Every check-in earns credits. Milestones earn big bonuses. Share your Passport link for more.

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File a claim if needed

If a covered event kills your plant, file with photos and event description. Credits awarded in 5 days.

❓ FAQ

Common questions

How is this different from regular plant insurance?

Traditional insurance pays when something goes wrong. PPP rewards you for keeping things right. You earn Leaf Credits every month just for doing good plant care. The claim system is there as a safety net β€” but the real value is in the credits you build over time.

How many credits do I earn over a year?

A single plant with an Elite CCS (90+) earns roughly 300–400 πŸƒ credits in 12 months β€” worth $15–20 in marketplace discounts or featured listings. With multiple enrolled plants, it adds up fast.

What do I get if my plant dies from a covered event?

Your claim payout is in Leaf Credits, not cash. The amount is based on how many months your plant was enrolled and your CCS at the time of the claim. A plant enrolled for 12 months at CCS 90+ earns significantly more than one enrolled for 1 month β€” which means fraud never pays.

Why can't I just enroll a plant and immediately claim it died?

Several reasons: 30-day waiting period after enrollment. Claims require consistent photo history β€” AI scans flag plants with no degradation pattern. Short enrollment = tiny credit payout (15–30 credits). Fraudulent claims result in permanent account ban and forfeiture of all credits. The math simply doesn't work in a fraudster's favor.

What's a Plant Passport?

Every enrolled plant gets a public Passport URL β€” a living record of its lineage, care history, check-in photos, and AI health scans. Share it when you sell or gift the plant. Buyers love the transparency. Each Passport view earns you credits.

Which plans include PPP?

PPP enrollment is available on Sprout ($9/mo) and Bloom ($24/mo). Bloom members also get the Plant Rescue Center, inventory manager, and unlimited enrollments.

Do Leaf Credits expire?

Credits are valid for 24 months from the date they're earned. Spending any credits resets the expiry clock on your full balance.

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Start earning today

Your plants are already alive. Might as well get paid for it. PPP starts at $9/mo and pays back in Leaf Credits every month you show up.

Sprout ($9/mo) Β· Bloom ($24/mo) Β· Credits never expire within 24 months Β· No per-plant fee