205 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/botany Traffic & Engagement r/botany Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/botany Most Active Times When r/botany Is Most Active
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r/botany Flair Performance r/botany Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Content Removed] - Please check comments left | 60 (29.4%) | 1 |
| Biology | 30 (14.7%) | 31 |
| Ecology | 22 (10.8%) | 147 |
| Genetics | 19 (9.3%) | 73 |
| Physiology | 14 (6.9%) | 53 |
| Classification | 12 (5.9%) | 36 |
| Structure | 12 (5.9%) | 15 |
| Career & Degree Questions | 11 (5.4%) | 10 |
| Pathology | 10 (4.9%) | 81 |
| News Article | 7 (3.4%) | 82 |
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r/botany Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/botany
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| plant | 24 (11.7%) | 55 | 7 |
| flower | 10 (4.9%) | 64 | 4 |
| help | 10 (4.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| plants | 10 (4.9%) | 65 | 10 |
r/botany Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/botany
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/botany Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/botany
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Went out searching for Monotropa uniflora, found 4 native orchids flowering as well
First time finding a carnivorous plant in nature. Utricularia sp
I found three myco-heterotrophic plants on yesterday's hike
A closer look at one of Maui’s most unique blooms, the Crown Flower.
My cone flowers have strange buds. Tumors, parasites, germinating seeds, other ?
the most ginkgo seeds ive seen on one tree!
My variegated maple tree I found in the forest 🤩
What is going on here ?
Hoodia Gordonii, a very interesting plant
Very happy with Mojave Sage this year!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Went out searching for Monotropa uniflora, found 4 native orchids flowering as well | 1.1K | 27 | image | Jul 27 |
| First time finding a carnivorous plant in nature. Utricularia sp | 857 | 37 | image | Jul 24 |
| I found three myco-heterotrophic plants on yesterday's hike | 579 | 22 | image | Jul 21 |
| A closer look at one of Maui’s most unique blooms, the Crown Flower. | 517 | 24 | image | Jul 14 |
| My cone flowers have strange buds. Tumors, parasites, germinating seeds, other ? | 514 | 44 | image | Jul 13 |
| the most ginkgo seeds ive seen on one tree! | 339 | 33 | image | Jul 19 |
| My variegated maple tree I found in the forest 🤩 | 301 | 22 | image | Jul 9 |
| What is going on here ? | 299 | 30 | image | Jul 2 |
| Hoodia Gordonii, a very interesting plant | 253 | 19 | image | Jul 1 |
| Very happy with Mojave Sage this year! | 247 | 9 | image | Jul 25 |
r/botany Audience Overlap r/botany Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/botany FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/botany
What's the best time to post on r/botany?
Based on posting volume, r/botany is most active on Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/botany?
r/botany averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/botany get?
Posts on r/botany average about 44 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/botany get most?
On r/botany, most posts are image posts (65%)