The leaves are covered in soft short hairs which give the look of velvet, the leaves were wet in the photo. I checked for a scent from the leaves and there was a light one but not what I would expect from a plant used for culinary purposes. I will have to look into Plectranthus because I am only really familiar with the sturdy succulent species. The plant looks to be developing flower buds at the apex of the growth, seems quite immature to bloom but maybe it will help with an ID. I find the flowers of all these different plants to be so similar hopefully there is something distinctive about this mystery plant's. I don't think I had the plant under optimal light conditions soon after germination so it may be slightly etiolated and with thinner leaves. Mike

Hello, I have mother-in-law's tongue as well as a few other things on your want list- purple passionflower plant(passiflora incarnata), black-eyed susan seeds and morning glory heavenly blue seeds, I will also soon have yellow walking iris available as well. I'd be interested in your miami rose plumeria, elephant ear ruffles, and white caladiums. Please email me if you'd be interested in a trade.

That's where I get my seeds. My favorite seller of Plumeria and Desert Rose seeds is cuckooznest. He always sends fresh seeds plus a couple mystery seeds. Ebay is a great place to find good and inexpensive cuttings too. There is alway Florida Colors too. I think their website is floridacolors.com. Have fun with that tropical greenhouse! Lauri

Happyvegan-ya know, I looked at my seedlings and I would say that so far dark leaves are not necessary to have a darker flower like a red, but my darker ones haven't bloomed yet to say if they are always or usually darker. So anyone who has 'regular' colored leaves, it could still be something colorful or dark! Also, I sure didn't mean to hijack your thread! disneyhorse - that's what I hope, that it evens out a bit. The buds grew fairly long before they opened so it does have a decent size to it. Rox - ya know, it has a faint smell but to me so far several of them don't have much fragrance...it could just be me? The heat? I don't know! I would love to see your seedling blooms, I hope they don't keep you waiting much longer! Jen, you guys aren't going to help me get rid of any LOL! I thought, if they don't look good they have to go...easier said than done!!! It is a strong plant with decent size blooms & big inflo though, hopefully they clean up. Peg - it does look like a pin wheel! It reminds me of a distant cousin of 'Granny Rolong' (Grainy? IDK) Laura you're so sweet! I guess I was quick to judge, I should go easy on her, she's just a baby LOL!! Oh man, Corona Surprise - hubba hubba!!!