| Botanical name | Hypoestes phyllostachya |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April August September October November December This plant bears small purple flowers from Spring to Autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Polka Dot Plant |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This shrub is grown for its pink speckled green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Use in landscape design as an annual bedding plant or for containers. |
| Planting instructions | Plant in partial shade and well-drained soil. |
| Maintenance | Prune after flowering; tip pruning ensures a well-covered bushy plant. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: indoor plant Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant)
- Botanical name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
- Common name(s): Polka Dot Plant
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This shrub is grown for its pink speckled green foliage. It has small flowers and needs to be planted in partial shade and well-drained soil. An excellent indoor plant in cold areas. Use in landscape design as an annual bedding plant or for containers. Prune after flowering; tip pruning ensures a well-covered bushy plant.
Family: Acanthaceae
Synonym: Hypoestes sanguinolenta
Botanical Pronunciation: hi-po-ES-teez fil-o-STAK-ee-a
Hypoestes phyllostachya requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March April August September October November December
This plant bears small purple flowers from Spring to Autumn.
This shrub is grown for its pink speckled green foliage.
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