Polka Dot Plant
Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Plant Family: Acanthaceae
Native Region: Madagascar, South Africa, and Southeast Asia
Brief Description
The Polka Dot Plant is known for its brightly variegated foliage, which typically features green leaves splashed or speckled with pink, red, or white. It's a small, bushy plant often grown as a houseplant for its ornamental leaves.
Care Instructions
Provide bright, indirect light; direct sun can scorch the leaves. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity is beneficial. Pinch back leggy growth to encourage a bushier plant. Fertilize monthly during spring and summer.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2025-11-17T18:44:37.292630