Hypoestes Seeds - Pink
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
9 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Insignificant
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
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 Pink) - This great foliage plant has variegated leaves and is an excellent choice for a fast growing plant for pots, baskets and in the garden. An easy to grow and colorful house plant that is still popular over 150 years later.
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 seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 16 inches
Hypoestes (Hypoestes Phyllostachya Splash Select Pink) - This great foliage plant has variegated leaves and is an excellent choice for a fast growing plant for pots, baskets and in the garden. An easy to grow and colorful house plant that is still popular over 150 years later.
Hypoestes are delicate care-free annuals that make a spectacular ground cover or border plant. Seeds sprout easily and plants grow quickly, requiring very little pruning or maintenance. They prefer partial shade and will reseed freely in warmer climates to come back the following spring. The Hypoestes Splash series have been bred for easy seed germination and improved heat tolerance. 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
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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