Polka Dot Plant

Written By Cole Larsen

Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

GENERAL CARE

  • Light - Bright indirect light.

  • Soil - Well draining potting soil (We recommend FoxFarm Happy Frog or Ocean Forest)

  • Water - Water when the top 1/2" of soil becomes dry. Temperature and Humidity - Polka Dot Plants thrive in temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Moderate humidity, between 50% - 70%. These make excellent bathroom plants.

  • Fertilizer - Use a balanced houseplant fertilizer with each watering from early spring through fall.

  • Mature Size: Slow growth. Mature plants can be 3' - 6' tall, 3' - 4' wide.

  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats

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