diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
index d3bca881865..75f665b64e7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
@@ -309,6 +309,7 @@
 	layer = ABOVE_MOB_LAYER
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	force = 10
+	force_wielded = 10
 	throwforce = 13
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 4