Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka dot plant)

Other names: Freckle face

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

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.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Conservatory, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H1b

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy

Native to

Madagascar

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant 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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