A Failure to Thrive
We’ve all seen pictures of them—emaciated little bodies, glassy eyes, ribs protruding. Some are the victims of abuse or neglect. Some are living in extreme poverty. Some are very ill. Doctors sometimes call this condition “failure to thrive.” This disorder also happens in the plant world. I recently bought two identical zinnias. While the instructions clearly stated to plant them where they would get “6 hours of sun,” I ignored the instructions and put one in the sun and one…