Plantlet (Noun)
Meaning
A young plant or a small plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The horticulturist carefully transplanted the delicate plantlet into its new pot to give it enough space to grow.
- A small plantlet emerged from the cutting after weeks of nurturing in the greenhouse.
- The botanical garden was home to a variety of rare plantlets that were closely monitored by the staff.
- Gardeners often produce new plantlets by dividing and re-potting sections of mature plants.
- After a few weeks, the plantlet had grown sturdy enough to be transferred outside into the full sun.