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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Other names: Polka dot plant, Freckle face
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Genus: Hypoestes
Species: H. phyllostachya - H. phyllostachya is a tender perennial with distinctive pink-spotted foliage.
Hypoestes phyllostachya is: Evergreen
Foliage: Green, Pink, Variegated in All seasons
Habit: Bushy
Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka dot plant) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow under glass in loam-freee compost in filtered, bright sunlight. Likes a humid environment. Water when soil is dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist. Feed during the growing season. If the 'polka dots' fade, move your plant to a brighter spot.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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