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What is another word for Plantlet? – 145 Plantlet Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sprout seedling sapling offspring progeny scion youngster juvenile young one miniature small plant young plant baby plant plant offspring tiny plant little plant immature plant undeveloped plant unripe plant fledgling tender delicate frail weak vulnerable sensitive small little minute tiny diminutive petite itsy-bitsy wee teeny infinitesimal microscopic puny feeble

    Meaning of Plantlet

    A small or young plant, especially one that has been artificially propagated.

    Definitions

    • A small plant, especially one that has been grown from a seed or cutting.
    • * A young plant that has been produced by layering, division, or other methods of vegetative propagation.

    Etymology of Plantlet

    The word "plantlet" has its roots in the Old French word "plant," meaning sprout or shoot, and the suffix "-let," which is a diminutive form indicating smallness.
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a small or young plant.

    Example Uses

    • The gardener carefully transplanted the plantlet into a larger pot to give it more room to grow.
    • * The plantlet had developed a strong root system and was ready to be moved outdoors.
    • * The nursery specialized in producing high-quality plantlets for landscaping and gardening projects.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    mature plant adult plant full-grown plant large plant old plant established plant developed plant grown plant big plant giant plant enormous plant huge plant massive plant gigantic plant colossal plant mammoth plant tremendous plant immense plant monumental plant

    Related Nouns

    garden greenhouse nursery seed seedling sapling tree shrub flower bloom blossom leaf root stem branch twig sprout shoot bud growth development cultivation propagation horticulture botany flora vegetation landscape scenery

    Related Verbs

    grow cultivate nurture propagate plant sow seed prune water fertilize harvest transplant repot graft breed cross hybridize develop mature flourish thrive bloom blossom sprout shoot emerge appear rise

    Related Adjectives

    small young tiny little miniature delicate fragile vulnerable sensitive weak frail tender immature undeveloped unripe green lush verdant blooming flowering flourishing thriving healthy robust strong vigorous hardy resilient durable long-lasting