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

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