Melinda Myers

Polka Dot Plant

Botanical Name

Hypoestes phyllostachya

Hardiness

Zones 10 to 11

Height

1 to 2 feet

Width

8 to 12 inches

Light

Bright indirect light

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Protect plants from direct sun to avoid leaf scorch
• Pinch or prune for fuller growth
• Pinch off any flower spikes because they detract from foliage
• Propagate by cuttings

Problems

Powdery mildew, whiteflies, ahpids, mealybugs, root rot

Varieties

• Carmina - bright red speckles
• Wit - marbled white foliage
• Pink Dot - pink spots
• Confetti series - up to 8"; white, pink, red, carmine rose and burgundy rose
• Splash series - large spots of pink, red, rose or white