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Why is the plant growing like this
LittleBigTreesanswered grow question 6y ago
It's not getting enough light.
Bury the stem up to the cotyledons (it will root) that will help make it more stable and increase its root mass.
Are you growing on a windowsill?
Monkeygrow420answered grow question 6y ago
Possibly trying to find more light and not enough wind to create a thicker stem?
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