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Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing A Polka Dot Plant – Information On Polka Dot Plant Care Indoors And Out https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/polka-dot-plant/growing-polka-dot-plants.htm
Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing A Polka Dot Plant – Information On Polka Dot Plant Care Indoors And Out https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/polka-dot-plant/growing-polka-dot-plants.htm
Polka dot plants (Hypoestes Phyllostachya) are common houseplants with colourful foliage. They come in a variety of colours and types of leaf spotting. Also called a freckle face plant, this houseplant can grow in any type of indirect light but has best colour in lower light situations.
Origin: Madagascar
Botanical name: Hypoestes Phyllostachya
Family: Acanthaceae
Suitable: Indoor / Outdoor (Shade)
Max height: 1m.
Pet Friendly: Non-Toxic.
Water: Moderate, do not let soil dry out completely. Leaves will droop when needing water.
Light: Indirect Sun / Partial Shade.
Temperature: 16 - 24° C. Ideal warm temperatures.
Humidity: High. 60 - 70%. Mist leaves once or twice a week.
Soil: Well draining potting mix.
Fertilizer: Once a month in spring & summer.