Polka Dot Plant, Polka-Dot Plant, Freckle Face
Hypoestesphyllostachya 'Carmina'

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hypoestes (hy-poh-ES-teez)
Species: phyllostachya (fy-lo-STAK-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Carmina

Synonym:Hypoestes sanguinolenta

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Textured
Veined

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting