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title: "What is the definition of 'plantlet' on Planta? How does it differ…"
description: "What is the definition of 'plantlet' on Planta? How does it differ from 'new shoot'? This refers to the choice at the bottom of the progress recording."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/zrTKoMEVoR5gLOQzYYCOxp"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Wayne"
published: "2026-07-17T21:13:27.892767Z"
language: "en"
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# What is the definition of 'plantlet' on Planta? How does it differ…

_Posted by Wayne on 2026-07-17_

What is the definition of 'plantlet' on Planta? How does it differ from 'new shoot'? This refers to the choice at the bottom of the progress recording.

## 3 comments

### JR commented on 2026-07-17

There are a few things on the app that are open to interpretation

### Christina commented on 2026-07-17

I use it to indicate new props that have been freshly potted or baby plants less than 3 inches with only a couple shoots or leafs. A new shoot to me is a new offshoot on an established or mature plant

#### Wayne replied on 2026-07-18

Thanks!

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