I have blue hostas, but it’s just a green with the concept of blue in it. No pink.
PersephonesChild82
That is AI (or possibly photoshop) imposing completely unnatural colors over a regular calathea leaf pattern.
irreverant_raccoon
It’s a real hosta in the world of Lisa Frank. It doesn’t exist outside of a trapper keeper.
shy519
So fake. That’s not even a hosta, it’s more comparable to a Calathea
Zestyclose_Current41
If this plant existed, it would cost 1000 dollars lmao I actually have a couple “blue” hosta and I wish they were *that* blue.
Sensitive_Tune3301
That’s a photoshopped calathea
HibiscusGrower
I don’t know if it’s AI or if it’s a calathea recolored in Photoshop but I can assure you that this is 2000% fake.
UpbeatCandidate9412
No no no guys. TRUST ME. ITS REAL
BreweryRabbit
Yeah unfortunately this is AI. First Etsy was plagued by knockoffs/people stealing other designs and mass selling them, and now it’s just absolutely wrecked by AI
dabonthem2000
even walmart is selling seeds for fake plants… how is this allowed
CdnTreeGuy89
Looks like a Calathea Roseopicta x AI 🤣
scissorsgrinder
Not AI, just photoshop. Pinterest and fake seeds for sale sites are full of them.
Spoopy_Scary
Etsy and eBay are full of this shit. Please report every listing for this garbage.
Logical_Employ7629
🛋 🤴 fake.
probs-high
My mom just fell for this scam.. they were basil seeds.
I wish it was real…
However if you can sus them out etsy does still have some good reputable sellers. I just got a satsuki azalea from Etsy and it was in great shape. So they are out there
indianajones64
Certainly not a hosta.
Voodoo7007
100% totally fake. I see advertisements like that for rainbow colored hostas everyday now as well.
doctorpotterwho
Seriously?
MostOutcome6888
If you want a true blue plant, try something like Microsorum thailandicum (fern), some Elaphoglossum species (a fern, i.e. E. metallicum), some Selaginella species (spikemoss), or Begonia pavonina (though this one is only blue when reflecting light, especially from cameras and requires very specific care conditions)
gkpetrescue
Minflick
That isn’t a hosta, even without the magic coloring. It’s something else entirely that I don’t own and cannot ID for you. But it ISN’T a hosta, and the color is fake as hell for anything ostensibly leafy green.
EntertainerForeign77
Get those seeds. You’ll see they will never bloom. and the package will be coming from overseas. i wouldnt
Yep, this is basically just an AI fusion of calathea roseopicta and calathea makoyana with some silly blue colour thrown over it.
Closest thing would be calathea roseopicta “Dottie” but they’re a pain to grow
Sea_Macaron_7962
Not that u have to but zooming in shows u even more clearly that it’s ai.
Separate-Year-2142
It’s fake, an unrelated species recolored in the style of old school MSPaint software.
kermitincognito
Former florist here. weird colors like this can be achieved in orchids by feeding the plant water with food coloring, so potentially possible with calatheas too i imagine. that being said it doesnt last obviously and isnt great for the plant
Klutzy_Ad_8886
Yes as with most things online now unfortunately
ufffd
if you see a questionable plant on etsy just check the sellers page. if they have some ai they’ll have more, check for a plant you’re familiar with.
Elegant-Ideal-4263
I’ve seen listings on Etsy that look fake-check the leaf texture and root attachment in close-up photos; if they’re blurry or identical it’s probably a propagated photo or digital mockup. Ask the seller for a live video before buying.
Shiny_Flame_6105
I’ve bought odd plant listings on Etsy; sellers often exaggerate rarity – ask for close-up leaf/venation and root shots and provenance, and compare to verified ID photos before buying.
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I am fairly confident that is AI, yep
A quick google search of “blue and pink hostas” turns up nothing like it, so probably AI.
Yeah it looks like AI. Blue just doesn’t naturally occur in most plants, especially leaves.
Even if it was real it’s ugly
Fake. Beautiful but fake.
I remember when Etsy was real products and homemade gifts. Now it’s mostly drop shippers and AI garbage.
That’s not even a hosta. No hostas grow like that, forget the coloring 🤣
Has to be AI. This is a new seller on Etsy. No reviews. All his plants look fake.
https://preview.redd.it/9icmutj2q42g1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07987f78ad8c2fde1e7b72a857064125fb33d117
I have blue hostas, but it’s just a green with the concept of blue in it. No pink.
That is AI (or possibly photoshop) imposing completely unnatural colors over a regular calathea leaf pattern.
It’s a real hosta in the world of Lisa Frank. It doesn’t exist outside of a trapper keeper.
So fake. That’s not even a hosta, it’s more comparable to a Calathea
If this plant existed, it would cost 1000 dollars lmao I actually have a couple “blue” hosta and I wish they were *that* blue.
That’s a photoshopped calathea
I don’t know if it’s AI or if it’s a calathea recolored in Photoshop but I can assure you that this is 2000% fake.
No no no guys. TRUST ME. ITS REAL
Yeah unfortunately this is AI. First Etsy was plagued by knockoffs/people stealing other designs and mass selling them, and now it’s just absolutely wrecked by AI
even walmart is selling seeds for fake plants… how is this allowed
Looks like a Calathea Roseopicta x AI 🤣
Not AI, just photoshop. Pinterest and fake seeds for sale sites are full of them.
Etsy and eBay are full of this shit. Please report every listing for this garbage.
🛋 🤴 fake.
My mom just fell for this scam.. they were basil seeds.
Fake ass calathea
Here you go:
https://pin.it/5vtXkZmGW
Please report the account.
I wish it was real…
However if you can sus them out etsy does still have some good reputable sellers. I just got a satsuki azalea from Etsy and it was in great shape. So they are out there
Certainly not a hosta.
100% totally fake. I see advertisements like that for rainbow colored hostas everyday now as well.
Seriously?
If you want a true blue plant, try something like Microsorum thailandicum (fern), some Elaphoglossum species (a fern, i.e. E. metallicum), some Selaginella species (spikemoss), or Begonia pavonina (though this one is only blue when reflecting light, especially from cameras and requires very specific care conditions)
That isn’t a hosta, even without the magic coloring. It’s something else entirely that I don’t own and cannot ID for you. But it ISN’T a hosta, and the color is fake as hell for anything ostensibly leafy green.
Get those seeds. You’ll see they will never bloom. and the package will be coming from overseas. i wouldnt
This isnt even a hosta lol yes it’s fake
Fake 100%.
https://preview.redd.it/p7jnrjpj752g1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0df2550159377b6840560910299aafff26c2b546
Looks like my marantha!
Yep, this is basically just an AI fusion of calathea roseopicta and calathea makoyana with some silly blue colour thrown over it.
Closest thing would be calathea roseopicta “Dottie” but they’re a pain to grow
Not that u have to but zooming in shows u even more clearly that it’s ai.
It’s fake, an unrelated species recolored in the style of old school MSPaint software.
Former florist here. weird colors like this can be achieved in orchids by feeding the plant water with food coloring, so potentially possible with calatheas too i imagine. that being said it doesnt last obviously and isnt great for the plant
Yes as with most things online now unfortunately
if you see a questionable plant on etsy just check the sellers page. if they have some ai they’ll have more, check for a plant you’re familiar with.
I’ve seen listings on Etsy that look fake-check the leaf texture and root attachment in close-up photos; if they’re blurry or identical it’s probably a propagated photo or digital mockup. Ask the seller for a live video before buying.
I’ve bought odd plant listings on Etsy; sellers often exaggerate rarity – ask for close-up leaf/venation and root shots and provenance, and compare to verified ID photos before buying.
Ai plants, they give me uncanny valley feelings.