I think I'm having the same or similar issue? I've been playing for a week, and at first I thought "oh maybe these plants grow in real time" but I feel I'm probably just stuck on this screen: [edit] Well the image uploader isn't working either, but I am on the starter plant, and it tells me to click on it but I can't.
[edit again] Uninstalling and reinstalling worked. Thank you for going on this emotional journey with me.