Hypoestes

Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes) 🌿✨

The Polka Dot Plant is loved for its vibrant, patterned foliage — each leaf splashed with playful spots and blotches in shades of pink, red, or white against a deep green background. Compact, colourful, and full of character, it’s the perfect way to add a pop of colour and texture to your indoor jungle.

This easy-going little plant is ideal for brightening up desks, shelves, or small corners with a cheerful touch.

Plant Care

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Too little light may cause colours to fade.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, watering when the top layer starts to dry. Avoid letting it sit in water.
• Temperature: Prefers 18–24°C. Protect from cold draughts.
• Humidity: Likes moderate to high humidity — mist occasionally to keep leaves fresh.
• Feed: Apply a balanced fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season.

Good to Know

• Colourful Choice: Foliage patterns vary from plant to plant — no two are exactly the same.
• Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
• Also Known As: Hypoestes phyllostachya, Freckle Face Plant.
• Origin: Native to Madagascar.