Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face


Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Family: Acanthaceae
Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face(Hypoestes phyllostachya)
Hypoestes "Pink Flash"
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones as annual
USDA: 10b-11

Sun Exposure: Light shade to part sun

Origin: Madagascar

Growth Habits: Tropical perennial generally cultivated as annual, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), leaves 2 inches long (5 cm)

Flowers: Pink flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water, likes humidity

Propagation: Easy by cuttings

Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face(Hypoestes phyllostachya)

Pinch tips to keep bushy, as the plant tends to become leggy with age.
The genus name refers to the structure of the flower. It comes from the Greek for "under+house".

Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face(Hypoestes phyllostachya)

Blooming Habits:
Small spikes of lilac flowers


 

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