Assorted Polka Dot Plant, Hypoestes Phyllostachya

Botanical Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

Common Names: Polka Dot Plant, Baby's Tears, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Measles Plant, Pink Splash

Assorted Polka Dot Plant, Hypoestes Phyllostachya

Size

Total:$9.00

Shipped and sold by canopi
Will arrive between May 15 - 18

About

Want to add some whimsy and color to your plant collection? The Polka Dot Plant is ready for the spotlight. With leaves heavily dappled in whites and pinks, this expressive plant is an eager communicator of its watering and light preferences.

Care Guide

Light Requirements

Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.

Artificial Light

Direct Sun

Water Needs

Prefers to remain consistently moist. Tolerates heavy handed watering. Will not tolerate excessive drying.

Infrequent

Frequent

Soil Preference

Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.

Moisture Retention

Fast Drying

Retentive

Drainage Speed

Slow

Fast