This template uses Lua :
Template:Generic template demo
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.
}}
This template uses Lua :
Template:Generic template demo
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.
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
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.
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
Herb (minimal information)
{{Plant Infobox
| name = Basil
| species = ''Ocimum basilicum''
| type = Annual herb
| location = Kitchen herb bed
| notes = Italian variety for cooking
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
See Also
Categories
Template Data
Template parameters[ Edit template data ]
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter Description Type Status Plant Name nameCommon name of the plant
String required Common Names common_namesAlternative common names
String optional Image imageImage filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]])
File optional Image Caption image_captionCaption describing the image
String optional Scientific Name speciesBotanical/scientific name
String optional Type typePlant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb)
String optional Location locationGarden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio)
String optional Planted Date date_plantedDate planted or 'Unknown'
Default Unknown Date optional Sunlight sunlightLight requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade)
String optional Water Needs water_needsWatering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant)
String optional Hardiness Zone hardiness_zoneCold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual)
String optional Care Notes notesAdditional care information, variety details, or observations
String optional
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.
}}
This template uses Lua :
Template:Generic template demo
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.
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
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.
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
Herb (minimal information)
{{Plant Infobox
| name = Basil
| species = ''Ocimum basilicum''
| type = Annual herb
| location = Kitchen herb bed
| notes = Italian variety for cooking
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
See Also
Categories
Template Data
Template parameters[ Edit template data ]
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter Description Type Status Plant Name nameCommon name of the plant
String required Common Names common_namesAlternative common names
String optional Image imageImage filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]])
File optional Image Caption image_captionCaption describing the image
String optional Scientific Name speciesBotanical/scientific name
String optional Type typePlant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb)
String optional Location locationGarden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio)
String optional Planted Date date_plantedDate planted or 'Unknown'
Default Unknown Date optional Sunlight sunlightLight requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade)
String optional Water Needs water_needsWatering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant)
String optional Hardiness Zone hardiness_zoneCold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual)
String optional Care Notes notesAdditional care information, variety details, or observations
String optional
Herb (minimal information)
{{Plant Infobox
| name = Basil
| species = ''Ocimum basilicum''
| type = Annual herb
| location = Kitchen herb bed
| notes = Italian variety for cooking
}}
This template uses Lua :
Template:Generic template demo
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.
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
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.
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
Herb (minimal information)
{{Plant Infobox
| name = Basil
| species = ''Ocimum basilicum''
| type = Annual herb
| location = Kitchen herb bed
| notes = Italian variety for cooking
}}
Template loop detected: Template:Plant Infobox
See Also
Categories
Template Data
Template parameters[ Edit template data ]
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter Description Type Status Plant Name nameCommon name of the plant
String required Common Names common_namesAlternative common names
String optional Image imageImage filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]])
File optional Image Caption image_captionCaption describing the image
String optional Scientific Name speciesBotanical/scientific name
String optional Type typePlant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb)
String optional Location locationGarden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio)
String optional Planted Date date_plantedDate planted or 'Unknown'
Default Unknown Date optional Sunlight sunlightLight requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade)
String optional Water Needs water_needsWatering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant)
String optional Hardiness Zone hardiness_zoneCold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual)
String optional Care Notes notesAdditional care information, variety details, or observations
String optional
See Also
Categories
Template Data
Template parameters[ Edit template data ]
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter Description Type Status Plant Name nameCommon name of the plant
String required Common Names common_namesAlternative common names
String optional Image imageImage filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]])
File optional Image Caption image_captionCaption describing the image
String optional Scientific Name speciesBotanical/scientific name
String optional Type typePlant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb)
String optional Location locationGarden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio)
String optional Planted Date date_plantedDate planted or 'Unknown'
Default Unknown Date optional Sunlight sunlightLight requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade)
String optional Water Needs water_needsWatering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant)
String optional Hardiness Zone hardiness_zoneCold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual)
String optional Care Notes notesAdditional care information, variety details, or observations
String optional