Hypoestes Seeds - Hypoestes Pink Polka Dot Flower Seed

Hypoestes Seeds - Pink Polka Dot

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SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

9 - 10

HEIGHT

8 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Insignificant

BLOOM COLOR

Dark Green w/ Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade to full shade

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained

LATIN NAME

Hypoestes sanguinolenta

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Hypoestes (Hypoestes Sanguinolenta Pink Polka Dot) - Grown for its variegated, attractive foliage, use this delightful plant indoors as a perennial or outdoors in the shade garden as an annual. Hypoestes Pink Polka Dot plant grows readily from flower seeds and will reach just 8 - 12 inches tall and 9 inches wide. One of the most effortless house plants or shade plants you will ever grow.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

8 - 10 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 16 inches

Hypoestes (Hypoestes Sanguinolenta Pink Polka Dot) - Grown for its variegated, attractive foliage, use this delightful plant indoors as a perennial or outdoors in the shade garden as an annual. Hypoestes Pink Polka Dot plant grows readily from flower seeds and will reach just 8 - 12 inches tall and 9 inches wide. One of the most effortless house plants or shade plants you will ever grow. An annual foliage plant (or greenhouse perennial), it springs right up from flower seed, quickly reaching its mature size. The large, pointed leaves arise from the central stem, creating a neat rosette that looks lovely in the front of the border or in containers of all sizes. The foliage is dark green very heavily splattered with light pink, so that on most leaves, only the midrib and veining remain green.

Hypoestes Pink Polka Dot is a great choice to mix in with other foliage plants in the shade. Its pink will sure stand out amongst other plants and give your beds a unique look. Pink Polka Dot will give months of color and enjoyment in the house too! Sow Polka Dot plant seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before frost season has passed. Use well-draining potting soil and gently press Hypoestes seeds into soil. Covering with plastic wrap to hold in heat and moisture is helpful. Pink Polka Dot plants tend to get leggy, so do not hesitate to pinch them back to encourage a more compact plant. Grow as a perennial houseplant or an annual outdoor plant in zones 3 - 8. May grow as a perennial in USDA zone 9.

Common Questions

Q

Is polka dot plant indoor or outdoor?

A

If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 through 11, you can grow outdoors. For the rest of the country polka dot plants can be grown indoors.

Q

Where should I put my polka dot plant?

A

Polka dot plants will grow best in a warm, humid place with bright, indirect light or dappled sunlight.

Q

How often do polka dot plants flower?

A

Plants don't always flower, but when they do, it's in the summer months. Flowers are small and typically lilac or pink in color.

Q

My leaves are turning yellow, what is wrong?

A

This is caused by overwatering. If you notice your leaves are turning yellow, reduce the amount of water you are giving your plant and make sure your pot is allowing sufficient drainage.

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