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Originally Posted by Paul M. Cook
The local grocery store had some really lovely live herbs. They were in
little pots and wrapped in clear plastic like flowers. I grabbed a couple
of rosemary plants. After carefully teasing them from their pots I
transplanted them only to find them all flopped over like limp noodles the
next day. They cannot stand up on their own. They don't have any water
issues except for possibly being too wet. Should I stake them? Just leave
them alone?
Paul
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The problem with grocery store bought plants is that they tend be be wrapped up and transported for sometime long periods and great distances and upon reaching their destination, they are then put on to badly lit shelves or racks where they don't get enough natural light.
This makes the plants grow rather leggy and weak, and upon removing the plastic wrapper, they will flop about and look awful for a few days.
Usually after about a week, if they are given good light and air flow, they start to stand back up and look alot healthier.
Also if they are grown as seedlings in pots, the above problems also occur along with general overcrowding.
I wouldn't worry too much, as given a little time, they'll start to stand up and look better.