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title: "I messed up BIG TIME. I realized I ordered LEAVES instead of PLANTS.…"
description: "I messed up BIG TIME. I realized I ordered LEAVES instead of PLANTS. I expected an order of 7 plants, and ended up with a potential of around 45 if even just…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Natalie"
published: "2026-03-15T01:45:27.231391Z"
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# I messed up BIG TIME. I realized I ordered LEAVES instead of PLANTS.…

_Posted by Natalie on 2026-03-15_

I messed up BIG TIME. I realized I ordered LEAVES instead of PLANTS.

I expected an order of 7 plants, and ended up with a potential of around 45 if even just 75% take 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

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## 4 comments

### Crystals4life commented on 2026-03-15

Would love to see updates as they grow 😀

#### Natalie replied on 2026-03-15

That’s the plan! I think a couple are already wilting off, but they weren’t the best when they arrived. The seller added a couple extra leaves for this reason.

### Hannah commented on 2026-03-18

Welp! Good luck! If it works out it could they could turn into a really pretty terrarium!

#### Natalie replied on 2026-03-18

Thanks! I’m already seeing little nubbins growing on a handful of them 😊 Can’t wait to see how many join in over the coming weeks!

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