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Old 07-09-2008, 02:26 PM
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Is this a Coleus?


Hey all...

I was weeding my yard (yes, my yard) a while ago and I came across this little bugger. It looks like a variety of Coleus. I've got a Coleus but its not exactly like this one. The leaf pattern is the same on mine and so are the colors.

There has NEVER been a Coleus on this property in the past 22 years except for the one I bought 2 months ago. And the one I bought has not seeded, flowered or anything that would have put this in my yard.

Could this really be a wild Coleus or been a gift from a bird??

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Old 07-09-2008, 02:31 PM
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Sure looks like a coleus to me.

I've had them pop up in the potting soil around plants that I bought from various nurseries.
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That's exactly what it looks like AD!


It looks like Someone up there's pouring down blessings/miracles on you!
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Old 07-09-2008, 03:28 PM
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WOOHOO!!

Another free plant

I've already got it transplanted and watered. I love lawn surprises. I've got 4 oaks, 1 holly, and one cedar(?) that has popped up in the past year. And now I've got a Coleus. Sweet!!

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Old 07-09-2008, 03:43 PM
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Maybe came to U early this yr.
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Old 07-09-2008, 03:50 PM
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I think you may be right. But he put my present in an awkward place...
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Old 07-09-2008, 09:38 PM
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Smile


i put my coleus in the shade on my porch ......More vibrant. I grew from seeds.
Makes me proud.

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Old 07-09-2008, 10:09 PM
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That's exactly where I've got my Coleus as well. I've got most of them outside where they get 3 hours of full sun in the morning and partial sun the rest of the day.

I can root a cutting VERY well in about a week and a half in that spot. I'm talking roots that are 2-3 inches long!

These babies are SUPER-DUPER propagators. I just love 'em!
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