Template:Plant Update

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This template creates a log entry for documenting plant observations and progress updates over time. Use it within the main plant page to track changes throughout the growing season.

Usage

Each update entry should use this template. Add one entry per observation/update:

{{Plant Update
| date = 2025-05-15
| status = Flowering
| observation = First blooms appeared this week
| image = PlantName_May2025.jpg
| notes = Watered twice this week due to heat
}}

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description	Example
date	Yes	Date of this update (YYYY-MM-DD format)	2025-05-15
observation	Yes	What you observed about the plant	First blooms appeared
status	No	Current plant status	Flowering, Fruiting, Dormant
image	No	Photo of the plant at this date	Photo.jpg
notes	No	Care notes or other observations	Watered twice this week

Example

Tracking a tomato plant through the season:

Code

Result

{{Plant Update | date = 2025-04-15 | status = Seedling | observation = Seeds germinated successfully | notes = First true leaves emerging }} {{Plant Update | date = 2025-05-01 | status = Growth | observation = Transplanted to larger pot | image = Tomato_May1.jpg | notes = Growing rapidly, 12cm tall }} {{Plant Update | date = 2025-06-01 | status = Flowering | observation = First flower clusters forming | image = Tomato_June1.jpg | notes = Pinched off lower leaves for airflow }} {{Plant Update | date = 2025-07-15 | status = Fruiting | observation = Multiple fruits set and ripening | image = Tomato_July15.jpg | notes = Regular watering (1-2 inches/week), fertilizing weekly }} |

2025-04-15 Status: Seedling Observation: Seeds germinated successfully Notes: First true leaves emerging 2025-05-01 Status: Growth Observation: Transplanted to larger pot Notes: Growing rapidly, 12cm tall 2025-06-01 Status: Flowering Observation: First flower clusters forming Notes: Pinched off lower leaves for airflow 2025-07-15 Status: Fruiting Observation: Multiple fruits set and ripening Notes: Regular watering (1-2 inches/week), fertilizing weekly

Tips

• Add updates regularly - weekly or bi-weekly is ideal for tracking growth
• Include photos when possible to document visual changes
• Use the status parameter for quick reference of plant condition
• Use notes for care actions taken (watering, pruning, fertilizing, etc.)
• Dates should be in YYYY-MM-DD format for consistency

See Also

• Template:Plant Infobox – Main plant documentation template
• Help:Infoboxes – General infobox documentation

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Log entry for plant observations and updates over time

Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Date	date	Date of this update (YYYY-MM-DD)	Date	required
Status	status	Plant status (e.g. Seedling, Growth, Flowering, Fruiting, Dormant)	String	optional
Observation	observation	What you observed about the plant	String	required
Image	image	Photo - use [[File:name.jpg|150px]]	File	optional
Notes	notes	Additional care or management notes	String	optional