Name: Polka Dot Plant | Hypoestes Phyllostachya - Combo Pack of 6 Plants
SKU: P1091-2-1-1
Price: 599.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Description

Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes Phyllostachya) Plant

The Polka Dot Plant, scientifically known as Hypoestes phyllostachya, garners popularity as a houseplant due to its vibrant foliar displays. Breeders have actively hybridized it to create a diverse array of leaf spotting colors and patterns. The leaves sport speckles of deeper green dots against a pink base, and breeders have further expanded the variety. Some variants exhibit green mottled spotting, while others proudly display spots in an array of colors, including purple, crimson, lavender, and white.

At the nodes, it may produce little, solitary pink/purple blooms that resemble honeysuckle. Pink/purple tiny blooms grow on the cob at the end of the stems. The fruit is a dehiscent capsule with numerous seeds.

People grow Hypoestes phyllostachya as a decorative plant, and they commonly use it as a houseplant. However, it is also possible to grow it outside as an annual in cooler temperatures or as a perennial in subtropical and tropical regions.

Caring Tips:-

Light: Give your Polka Dot Plant plenty of bright, indirect sunshine. Avoid direct sunshine, as it can scorch its delicate foliage. East or west-facing windows are usually preferable.

Watering: Keep the soil wet but not saturated. Water when the top inch of soil seems dry. To avoid root rot, use room-temperature water and ensure sufficient drainage.

Fertilization: During the growing season (spring and summer), feed your plant a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks. Feeding should be reduced or stopped during the dormant winter months.

Pruning: Pinch back the tips of your Polka Dot Plant on a daily basis to encourage bushy growth and keep it from growing lanky.