Learn All About Hypoestes (Polka Dot Plant) with our Guide
Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) is a dainty little houseplant with striking, colourful foliage. Native to Madagascar, the Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) comes in a variety of different colours and makes a beautiful addition to any space. They are great for terrariums and have similar care to a Nerve Plant (Fittonia).
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Light |
Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) prefers bright indirect light. |
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Watering |
Water your Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) every 5-7 days in the growing season (March-September) and every 2 weeks in Winter. |
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Humidity |
Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) loves humidity so you can mist it daily to boost humidity. Alternatively keep it in the bathroom. |
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Temperature |
Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) loves warmth so place it somewhere where the temperature is between 15-23c. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) once a month in the growing season (March -September). |
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Toxicity |
Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) are non-toxic to people and animals, so it is suitable to be around pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) also make great plants for terrariums and will require less water that way. |
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Troubleshooting |
If your Hypoestes Phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant) is drooping this means its soil is too dry. Sit the pot in a few inches of water for a couple of hours and it should perk up. It is important to note that if it has been dried out for a long period of time it may never recover. If leave tips are going brown, mist them as this is a sign of low humidity. Yellowing leaves indicate over watering so water less frequently. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.