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title: "Why are my basil plants leaves so small"
description: "Why are my basil plants leaves so small"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/WpPrGGirRkK7MUxM7qA1EQ"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Samuel"
published: "2024-05-19T21:04:15.121263Z"
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# Why are my basil plants leaves so small

_Posted by Samuel on 2024-05-19_

Why are my basil plants leaves so small

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## 3 comments

### PlantMum commented on 2024-05-19

It’s just because it’s still young! The leaves will get bigger as it grows :)

### Meowmy commented on 2024-05-19

Aww little baby basil 🥹🍼

### Sam!! commented on 2024-05-20

It’s a little baby basil plant!! It’ll grow bigger with time :D

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