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The Chuckle Brothers, 26 Sept 2026
The Chuckle Brothers
Coleus scutellarioides
Two coleus plants in small square pots, with burgundy leaves and bright lime edges. Grown as ordinary plants, not bonsai.
- Common name
- Coleus (2 cuttings)
- Section
- Propagation
- Spot
- Indoors
- Soil
- Potting soil with vermiculite
- Options
Potential
Separate foliage plants, a mixed container display or further bonsai-style experiments.
- From
- Own cuttings (from Joseph the coleus), Aug 2026
- Age
- New this year
- Next repot
- Around Apr 2027
- Edible
- ❌ No: Toxic to cats and dogs.
- Hardy
- ❌ No: indoors all winter
- Garden-centre price
- about £4
Care & updates
- Next root check
- Nov 2026
- What to expect
- Steady growth from spring to late summer, then a winter rest. New leaves every few weeks in the growing season.
- Feeding
- Every 14 days, May–Aug, with Tomato feed (high potash), half strength
- Observation
One cutting given to a neighbour, who gave us daffodil bulbs in return. Two left, renamed The Chuckle Brothers.
- Observation
All three rooted well and potted into small individual pots. Two show flower spikes starting at the tips.
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Mega Drive moment
Kid Chameleon (Mega Drive)
A hero who changes his whole look, much like a coleus in a sunny spot.
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