Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Family: Acanthaceae
Polka Dot Plant grows in partial shade and prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Polka Dot Plant
Polka Dot Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, humus-rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Polka Dot Plant as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 70-100 days.
Plant Overview
Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is listed in the Acanthaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3702
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Polka Dot Plant is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, humus-rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, humus-rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 70-100 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 70-100 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.