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title: "Hey guys! I’ve decided after successfully growing 3 kids to try my…"
description: "Hey guys! I’ve decided after successfully growing 3 kids to try my hands at growing something else. I planted these about a week ago. What am I doing wrong?…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Plant Bae"
published: "2025-04-20T18:02:55.532191Z"
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# Hey guys! I’ve decided after successfully growing 3 kids to try my…

_Posted by Plant Bae on 2025-04-20_

Hey guys! I’ve decided after successfully growing 3 kids to try my hands at growing something else. I planted these about a week ago. What am I doing wrong? Please help.

For context:  
Citronella (“Nell”)  
Coleus (“Coley”)  
Strawberry (“Shortcake”)

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/epeIhMKE9boKqBeSxMHz1FKVnb2JEp0BrYOmQKfYb24/sTlq7qOIT4-F5C08iRhLKA.webp?size=large)

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![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/epeIhMKE9boKqBeSxMHz1FKVnb2JEp0BrYOmQKfYb24/YNBW57swTn6Zd8Gnt6Zg8w.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Ashley commented on 2025-04-20

Plants usually go into shock when newly planted. I wouldn’t worry right now.

#### Plant Bae replied on 2025-04-20

That makes me feel a little better. Thank u!

### Buffy commented on 2025-04-20

Those are awesome plant names, too!

#### Plant Bae replied on 2025-04-24

😊 thank u!

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