Hippo Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
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Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Foliage interest, heat tolerant, deadheading not necessary. Adaptable as houseplant.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Variegated
Flower Color
Various Colors
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Seasonal interest
Tolerance/Resistance
Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Hand Pollination may be possible
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide