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Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka dot plant)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Other names
Polka dot plant, Freckle face
Genus
Hypoestes Hypoestes
Species
H. phyllostachya - H. phyllostachya is a tender perennial with distinctive pink-spotted foliage.
Hypoestes phyllostachya is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Green, Pink, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Remove yellowed foliage. Repot in spring as needed. Pinch off flowers as they appear to keep foliage looking its best.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka dot plant) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Other names
Polka dot plant, Freckle face
Genus
Hypoestes Hypoestes
Species
H. phyllostachya - H. phyllostachya is a tender perennial with distinctive pink-spotted foliage.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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Colour
Foliage
Green, Pink, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove yellowed foliage. Repot in spring as needed. Pinch off flowers as they appear to keep foliage looking its best.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka dot plant) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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