Hypoestes phyllostachya
POLKA DOT PLANT, FRECKLE FACE
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

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Flowers: purple-pink

Flowering Time: late summer to late winter

Leaves: variegated pink, white or purple
 
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Hypoestes phyllostachya
POLKA DOT PLANT, FRECKLE FACE
Acanthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple-pink

Flowering Time: late summer to late winter

Leaves: variegated pink, white or purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: pot, accents, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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