Polka Dot Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Polka Dot Plant is a perennial that likes warm climates. It has attractive leaves and a variety of colors. This plant is easy to care for and suitable as a houseplant, especially as it is pet-friendly. It is not considered invasive in temperate areas but is considered invasive in tropical regions such as Australia and Hawaii.
Common Name |
Polka dot plant, flamingo plant, freckle face, measles plant, pink dot
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Plant Type
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Annuals
Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hypoestes phyllostachya
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Genus
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Hypoestes
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Family
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Acanthaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Polka Dot Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Polka Dot Plant.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Polka Dot Plant needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Polka Dot Plant needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Polka Dot Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Polka Dot Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Polka Dot Plant prefers High humidity levels, between 65% and 75%. |
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Polka Dot Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Polka Dot Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Polka Dot Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
neutral
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Polka Dot Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Polka Dot Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Polka Dot Plant toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Polka Dot Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Polka Dot Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Polka Dot Plant Native Region |
Find out where the Polka Dot Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
Madagascar
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