Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes phyllostachya

A Splash of Colour!

Add a splash of colour to any space with this petite perennial (aka the Polka Dot plant). Keeping this terrarium favourite out of direct sunlight will help preserve its lustrous patterns, and regular pruning will help maintain its compact appearance.
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Polka Dot Plant
Sun
Indirect or partial sunlight.
Water
Keep soil moist, not wet.
Temperature
18-24ºC (65-75ºF).
Not for human consumption.
Pruning and Shaping
Polka Dot plants may become leggy as they grow if they are not pruned regularly (eg: every other week or so). Regular pruning will help maintain a compact, bushy appearnce. To prune your Polka Dot plant, use sharp scissors or a sterile knife and "pinch" or remove the top leaves, above the leaf node. Never remove more than a third of the plant's foliage at any one time.
Humidity
Polka Dot plants require average to above average humidty. If your air is dry--particularly in the winter months--you can mist the leaves weekly with distilled water to keep your plant healthy and fresh.
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