Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes phyllostacha

Polka Dot Plant

Tropical perennial native to Madagascar. Genus name is from the Greek hypo (under) and estia (house - a cover for the plant's calyx under its bracts).

Colorful foliage in red, pink and white with splashes like polka dots
Tiny flowers in spring
Easy plant for both indoors and outdoors

Height: 6 - 8 in
Spread: 6 -8 in
Category: Flowering Perennial

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Giverny Gardens

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Container
Fast Growing
Great Foliage

While nominally an indoor plant, it's ideal for the fall to early-spring South Florida garden in mixed containers of seasonal flowers such as Geraniums, Petunias, Alyssum and Lobelia. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Can be cut back periodically to encourage new growth.