The Rube gave me an egg plant bean, so I planted it in one of the patches in my yard. The next time I logged in, I just had a patch with no seedling in it. I've planted other trees on my home street, and they're all fine. I remember petting each seedling until they said they'd grow on their own. I can't remember if I petted the egg plant seedling enough times, though; could that be it?