Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Hypoestes Phyllostachya
With foliage splashed in pink, red, or white over a green base, the Polka Dot Plant never goes unnoticed.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Madagascar
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Easy
The paint splatters of Madagascar
Native to Madagascar, the Hypoestes owes its 'polka dot plant' nickname to its leaves speckled as if flicked with paint, in tones ranging from pink to carmine.
Easy and fast, it is pinched to stay compact and roots in an instant, offering a touch of vivid color among green foliage.
"The Hypoestes adds color where everything else is green."
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Styling Tip 01
Light for Color
In too little light, its spots fade and the stems stretch.
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Styling Tip 02
Pinch Often
Cutting the tips and flower buds keeps a dense, bushy habit.
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Styling Tip 03
Fresh Soil
Water when the surface dries; it sulks after prolonged drought.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage