Sunlight: 

Our first catogory is sunlight. Sunlight refers to the amount of light a plant needs to grow. Giving a plant the right amount of sunlight is cruical, for photosynthesis- which is the process of converting sunlight into energy that the plant can use to grow.

•  Moonlight: Moonlight is different to shade, as these plants thrive best at night. These plants are likely connected to our solar system. 


• Shade: Plants that require shade should be kept from the sun. Plants that need shade have different levels of shade. They go from light shade to deep shade.


• Full sun: Catogories that require full sun must be left out in the sun for at least 6 hours a day. It doesn't matter how long you go over that, and the 6 hours don't need to be consecutive. 

Colouration: 

Plants are catogorised on both their foliage and flower colour. According to the 1384 meeting of the Herbology High Commision, common colours for flowers are pink, red, yellow etc. On the other hand, foliage colours include green, blue, chartreuse, grey and purple. Of course, there are other colours outside of these, but these colours are the common ones. 

Type: 

Established in the 1617 meeting of Herbology High Commision, plants are also catogorised by types. There are many types, however as beginners you will only be introduced to a handful. 

• Annual: A plant with a lifespan of a year or less. 


• Biennual: A plant with a lifespan of 2 years. 


• Perennial: A plant which has quite a long life span (compared to the other categories.) 


• Bulb: A plant which stores energy to keep throughout winter. 


• Evergreen: A plant which keeps green foliage throughout the entire year. 


• Fern 


• Herb 


• Moss 


• Shrub: Similar to a tree, but smaller. 


• Tree


• Water plant: Any plant which grows whilst having at least a cm of water surrounding it. 


• Vine 

Height: 

When discussing the height of a plant, we normally list the upper length. 

Special features: 

The last category for plants is the special features it may have. This includes the unique qualities it has and a W.H.I.P.S catogory (if applicable.) 

• Spring flower: Blooms in spring 


• Summer flower: Blooms in summer 


• Fall flower: Blooms in fall


• Winter flower: Blooms in winter 


• Reflowering: Blooms many times in the year 


• Constant: Remains the same year round


• Low maintaince: Easy to take care of 


• Attraction: Attracts birds, bugs etc. 


• Fragrent: Has a strong smell


• Solution: Solves a problem 


• Drought tolerant: Can survive without water for long periods of time 


• Cold hardy: Can tolerate low temperatures without dying. 

Plant profile: 

• Common name (latin name) 


• Type(s)


• Sunlight 


• Height range(s)


• Flower colors(s)


• Foliage color(s)


• Feature(s)

Labelling your plants: 

• Latin name (common name)


• W.H.I.P.S class(es) level (if applicable)


• Date stored (year, month, day) 


• Part of the plant 


• Details on classification