Template:Plant Infobox
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This template creates an infobox for documenting plants in your garden.
Usage
Most parameters are optional. Rows only appear if you fill them in.
{{Plant Infobox
| name =
| common_names =
| image =
| image_caption =
| species =
| type =
| location =
| date_planted =
| sunlight =
| water_needs =
| hardiness_zone =
| notes =
}}Parameter Reference
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| name | Common name of the plant (required) | Tomato, Rose Bush, Basil |
| common_names | Alternative common names | Tomate, Solanum, Garden Rose |
| image | Image filename or full file syntax | [[File:Tomato.jpg|250px]] |
| image_caption | Caption for the image | Mature plant in July |
| species | Scientific/botanical name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| type | Plant type | Annual vegetable, Perennial herb, Shrub |
| location | Where in your garden | Main Bed - South side, Front Patio |
| date_planted | When planted (or "Unknown") | 2025-04-15 |
| sunlight | Light requirements | Full sun (6+ hours), Partial shade |
| water_needs | Watering needs | Regular, Drought-tolerant |
| hardiness_zone | Cold hardiness | Zone 5-9, Annual (all zones) |
| notes | Care tips and observations | Heritage variety. Prune suckers regularly. |
Examples
| Simple vegetable | {{Plant Infobox
| name = Tomato
| common_names = Tomate, Love apple
| image = [[File:Tomato.jpg|250px]]
| image_caption = Mature plant bearing fruit
| species = ''Solanum lycopersicum''
| type = Annual vegetable
| location = Main Bed - South side
| date_planted = 2025-04-15
| sunlight = Full sun (6+ hours)
| water_needs = Regular, 1-2 inches per week
| hardiness_zone = Annual (all zones)
| notes = Heritage 'Brandywine' variety. Excellent flavor. Prune lower leaves for airflow.
}} |
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| Perennial flower (unknown planting date) | {{Plant Infobox
| name = Rose Bush
| common_names = Peace Rose, Garden Rose
| image = [[File:Rose.jpg|250px]]
| image_caption = Pink blooms in summer
| species = ''Rosa × damascena''
| type = Perennial shrub
| location = Front Patio - South-facing wall
| date_planted = Unknown
| sunlight = Full sun (6+ hours)
| water_needs = Regular, 1 inch per week
| hardiness_zone = Zones 5-9
| notes = Established plant, at least 3 years old. Fragrance excellent in mornings.
}} |
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| Herb (minimal information) | {{Plant Infobox
| name = Basil
| species = ''Ocimum basilicum''
| type = Annual herb
| location = Kitchen herb bed
| notes = Italian variety for cooking
}} |
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See Also
- Template:Plant Update – For logging plant progress over time
- Template:Infobox – Base infobox template (inherited styling)
Categories
Infobox for plant cultivars and garden documentation
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Name | name | Common name of the plant | String | required |
| Image | image | Image filename (without File: prefix) | File | suggested |
| Image Caption | image_caption | Caption for the image | String | optional |
| Scientific Name | species | Botanical/scientific name | String | optional |
| Common Names | common_names | Other common names | String | optional |
| Plant Type | type | perennial, annual, herb, shrub, etc. | String | optional |
| Location | location | Garden location (e.g. Main Bed - North side) | String | optional |
| Planted Date | date_planted | Date planted or 'Unknown' | Date | optional |
| Sunlight | sunlight | Full sun, partial shade, etc. | String | optional |
| Water Needs | water_needs | Regular, drought-tolerant, etc. | String | optional |
| Hardiness Zone | hardiness_zone | USDA zone or climate info | String | optional |
| Care Notes | notes | Additional care information | String | optional |