Polka Dot Plant
4.4 out of 5 (34 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Taxonomy
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Hypoestes
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 20
Survivor 13
Browns easily 8
Blooms easily 8
Large, lush leaves 6
Easy to propagate 5
Pet friendly 5
Pest magnet 1
@Josie
Bellingham, WA
02/19/2021
I love how fast my little plant has grown since I first got it. My Polka-Dot Plant; however, is very dramatic and will get all droopy if it hasn’t been watered for a bit, and then as soon as I water …
04/08/2021
This plant is so pretty. Make sure to pinch off the top two leaves every week to get more bushy growth and less of the leggy look. I’m going to propagate her soon to help fill her out a little more a…
@Christin
Orlando, FL
04/01/2021
I just love the colorful leaves on this plant! It can be a bit dramatic when it needs watering, but it always perks right up! Just make sure to keep it pruned so it stays full.
@Artangel
Ontario, CA
02/18/2021
I have miss polka dot facing a south window, her pink leaves are still as pink as can be, and she’s growing at a steady pace :3 she’s so easy and my cat loves her too.
04/08/2021
I received this plant as a gift, so he was already mature. This is the first time I have taken care of a plant and succeeded. I would recommend for first timers.
02/20/2021
They tend to be moody and brown at the tips quite easily, but depending on your placement and how close they are to sunlight they are beautiful !!
@Nathalie.ma…
London, England
02/15/2021
Generally soil propagation best and try to have as few leaves as possible on the cutting - otherwise it droops and can’t cope!
@Enby
Walla Walla, WA
02/14/2021
I think I have almost killed it a few times but it’s my favorite plants so far it really pretty
@Mejai13
Crystal, MN
02/14/2021
Grows fast, let’s you know when you need to water and is a beautiful plant
04/03/2021
Such beautiful leaves, the pink is amazing!
How to care for Polka Dot Plant
Water
How often to water your Polka Dot Plant
every 9
Polka Dot Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Polka Dot Plant in your home
a window
Polka Dot Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Polka Dot Plant in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Polka Dot Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Polka Dot Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Polka Dot Plant
Polka Dot Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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