Polka Dot Plant, Polka-Dot Plant, Freckle Face 'Confetti Mix'

Hypoestesphyllostachya

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hypoestes (hy-poh-ES-teez)
Species
phyllostachya (fy-lo-STAK-ee-uh)
Synonym
Hypoestes sanguinolenta
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glendale, Arizona

Elk Grove, California

Brooksville, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Brunswick, Georgia

Omaha, Nebraska

Arlington, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Arlington, TX | October 2014 | positive

This colorful guy has done very well here. Splash is very happy in indirect or filtered light and endured the summer temps pretty well. D...Read More

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