Polka Dot Plant 'Hypoestes'

Polka Dot Plant 'Hypoestes'

Polka Dot Plant 'Hypoestes'

Polka Dot Plant 'Hypoestes,' are bright and colorful plants that add nice color to any tabletop, window sil, or terrarium. Shop all Hypoestes.

Light: 

  • Bright to moderate indirect light
  • Brighter light helps maintain pretty color and variegation 

Water: 

  • Let soil dry slightly between waterings
  • Plant will wilt when thirsty but do not allow the plant to fully wilt
  • Does not like sitting in wet soil

Humidity

  • Humidity is not necessary for survival but it is beneficial 

Soil Type: 

  • High organic matter, moisture retaining soil 
  • Still needs to be well draining, so include some perlite 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Non-toxic to animals, but if consumed can cause an upset digestive system

Additional Information:

  • Can get leggy quickly; prune longer stems to maintain a bushy appearance 
  • Stem cuttings can be rooted and propagated 
  • Heavy feeders - benefits from monthly fertilizing during the spring and summer 

West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty PalmEuphorbiaCordylinePhilodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: PalmsMonsteraHoyaPeperomiaPothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron CordatumFicus MidnightPothosKentia Palm, Peperomia, CalatheaFernsDracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver SplashSnake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron CordatumPothosPeperomiaCalatheaFernsDracaenaBella PalmPothos

Away from the window: Snake PlantsDracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.