They are. Very time consuming. I didnt get upset about it. Because I knew how hard they are. It was just an oh well thing. My families feelings meant more to me then my plants. I just kind of chuckled about it. Everyone was upset. But like I told them its nothing but a thing. It didnt really matter any way I would not have be able to take care of them once I was home any way. Sometimes life throws you a curve ball so you can see the really important things in life.