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title: "Is this real!? And how hard will it be to grow from seed!? I’m kind…"
description: "Is this real!? And how hard will it be to grow from seed!? I’m kind of obsessed with everything about it!!!"
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author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-06-19T21:54:23.295519Z"
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# Is this real!? And how hard will it be to grow from seed!? I’m kind…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-06-19_

Is this real!? And how hard will it be to grow from seed!? I’m kind of obsessed with everything about it!!!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/SXCw3rTDQUWFqHOLCSdTvA.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### Whit\_Y commented on 2026-06-19

No I don’t think so, it looks too perfect. and 20 rare seeds for $3.48 is just too good of a deal so it’s probably a scam

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-19

Exactly what it felt like…thanks. Popped up on my Google feed.🙄

### PuraVida🌹🌼🌺 commented on 2026-06-19

I can’t say for sure, but it looks AI generated.

### Tay commented on 2026-06-20

If you are looking for reliable sellers you can try Etsy. I’ve purchased seeds and plants from there.

#### MattL replied on 2026-06-20

Etsy also has a lot of these fake plant posts now. If someone doesn’t have a picture of the actual plant in a real environment, I wouldn’t buy seeds—for plants at least you can always check the reviews.

### Charli 🌷🌱 commented on 2026-06-20

Definitely an AI image..it’s so sad how many people do these kinds of scams these days

#### Moni replied on 2026-06-20

Ugh I know! Scams in general! But it does look pretty.

### Crystals4life commented on 2026-06-21

Try coleus wizard of a reputable site they have a couple of different varieties but these are 2 real plants which is what the seeds you found are. Its so sad about the scams online nowadays, i hope you have good luck with these little bad boys theyre gorgeous plants

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jAxT4pQfL_aHM3E-T1qzmEZ8lvA3C6ueEowz78VGvt0/_9o7ACThQLeR_7Mq92kyVA.webp?size=large)

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### Rhus commented on 2026-06-21

Growing coleus from seed isn't hard, but I agree that this is unlikely to be a real photo of a coleus. While they come in a lot of great colors, I don't think they look quite like that picture. That said, though, they are a blast to grow and propagate easily. You can find seeds for real ones that are still fun and exciting to grow! And if you like bluish iridescence, you might enjoy growing begonia from seed too. They make the tiniest, cutest little seedlings!

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