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Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Hypoestes
Species: Hypoestes phyllostachya
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ground Cover
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Wildflower
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • Winter
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Variegated
  • White
  • Pink
Leaf Shape edit
  • Orbicular
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Miniature/Fairy Garden
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
  • Wildflower Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • The more you pinch, the better it looks. edit | delete
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cherylad (2487)
toni (36069)


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