The top of the plant will point towards the sun . In the morning they face east and by evening they face west. The little holes are pests. Go to Walmart goto the gardening section and pickout a fertilizer that works for you. Makes sure you read the label. MiracleGro, Scott's... most chemical ferts are alike just look for the NPK numbers. To make her stem fatter give her more wind. wind helps plants fatten up but they use more water so water it regularly.