Hypoestes Seeds - Red
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
9 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Insignificant
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Hypoestes phyllostachya
About...
Hypoestes (Hypoestes Phyllostachya Splash Select Red) - Many people like to use hypoestes as a perennial house plant because of its unusual foliage; however, hypoestes also makes an attractive bedding or container plant, especially when used in shaded areas as accents or borders.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
72F
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 seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 16 inches
Hypoestes (Hypoestes Phyllostachya Splash Select Red) - Many people like to use hypoestes as a perennial house plant because of its unusual foliage; however, hypoestes also makes an attractive bedding or container plant, especially when used in shaded areas as accents or borders. The Splash series of hypoestes has high germination seed that grows quickly in to mature plants with more color contrast than other hypoestes plants. Grow as a perennial house plant or an annual outdoor plant in zones 3 - 8. May grow as a perennial in USDA zone 9.
Common Questions
Is polka dot plant indoor or outdoor?
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.
Where should I put my polka dot plant?
Polka dot plants will grow best in a warm, humid place with bright, indirect light or dappled sunlight.
How often do polka dot plants flower?
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.
My leaves are turning yellow, what is wrong?
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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