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Polka Dot Plant

4.4 out of 5 (34 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hypoestes phyllostachya

Genus

Hypoestes

Family

Acanthaceae

Order

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 …

@Nerskine

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.

@Kaydee0828

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.

@Hayden

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…

Winchester, 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

@Samanthawoj

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

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 located in San Jose, CA.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

San Jose, CA

68% Medium

Growing Polka Dot Plant in San Jose right now

Plant growth potential is currently high 📈

April 22nd, 2021

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in San Jose is currently high 📈.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determi…

Sunlight intensity will increase by 39% ☀️

April 21st, 2021

San Jose is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Jose is expected to increase by 39% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.7 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 2.0 hours 📈

April 21st, 2021

This month, San Jose is getting an average of 10.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 17.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.7 total hours of d…