Coleus

We often judge people by our first impression of them. We categorize them by their clothes, their face, their weight, their hair color or other superficial characteristics. We do the same with plants. Most plants are ordinary and inconspicuous. We hardly ever notice grass or bushes unless they have showy flowers. Coleus is a showy plant. With varieties from all over the world, the colors of its leaves are always a fascination. But they are relatively sensitive to cold and heat. We seldom see them in the desert, they just cannot survive the dry heat. In some ways they are like people. Some people may not be showy, but they are survivors.