Coleus Bonsai
NameColeus Bonsai
Species NamePlectranthus scutellarioides
Common NameColeus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthin stem, green stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant, variegated foliage with contrasting red and lime green colors.
Description
This specimen, though not traditionally a bonsai species, features vibrant, variegated leaves of deep red with bright lime green margins. It exhibits a bushy, herbaceous growth habit with a central flower spike, presenting a unique challenge for bonsai enthusiasts.
