Hypoestes phyllostachya typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
polka dot plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
The 'Polka Dot Plant' is an annual foliage plant with a unique name. It has distinctive large, dark green leaves with bright pink or white spots. It also grows beautiful tall spikes of pink or white flowers. Its most common name refers to its foliage, the 'Polka Dot Plant' is also known by the scientific name Hypoestes phyllostachya. It is a great choice for adding colorful texture to garden beds, rock gardens, or even in a container. The Polka Dot Plant's bright dots and rosy tones are sure to give your garden that extra something special.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
Lilac Flowers
Sun:
part shade,part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
brown Fruits In Spring Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple,pink,white
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Polka dot plants prefer moist soil, however, avoid overwatering. Water the plant when the top 3 inches of soil is dry. Typically, this plant needs to be watered every 7-10 days. In the summer, when temperatures are warmer, the plant might need more frequent watering. During the winter months, ensure that you water the plant less often. Additionally, make sure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot from overwatering.
sunlight
The Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) requires bright, filtered sunlight throughout the day. This means that the plant should be placed in a spot near a window where it can receive at least 4-5 hours of sunlight daily. Bright, indirect light is best, so a spot near a south-facing window is ideal in most cases. Avoid direct exposure to the midday sun, as this can scorch the leaves of the plant. Additionally, be sure to rotate your Polka Dot Plant occasionally, so it isn’t always leaning toward the same side of the window.
pruning
Pruning of Polka Dot Plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya) should be done sparingly and judiciously. Pruning should be done to remove dead or damaged leaves, as well as just to shape the plant. Pruning should be done once the plant has finished flowering, typically in the late spring or early summer months. Generally, no more than 1-third of the plant should be removed during pruning. Pruning should be done with pruning shears or scissors and not pulled off by hand, as this can damage the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Hypoestes phyllostachya typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The Hypoestes phyllostachya is typically harvested in the months of June, July, and August.
