Hypoestes phyllostachya

Hypoestes phyllostachya, commonly known as Polka dot plant, is a highly ornamental plant. Its leaves are emerald green with a hint of red which look very beautiful. This plant can decorate the garden colorful especially in spring when its flowers are blooming. 
For planting, here are some useful tips. To begin with, it is important to prepare a suitable flower pot for this plant to provide its root plenty of air. It is very preferable to add some sandy clay to the pot like vermiculite and perlite. Adding some fertilizer to the pot can make the soil become full of organic matter. It is suitable for planting it in slightly acidic soil. Then, it is highly preferable to give it partial light. Preparing enough water to keep the soil moist is very useful and will help this plant grow well. However, it is very significant that the environment should be kept warm because this plant cannot stand cold weather.
After the flowers wither in spring, the remaining flowers should be cut off in time, fertilizer and water management should be strengthened to promote vigorous plant growth. You can learn more at Plant Story community.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water sparingly, allowing the mix to nearly dry out between watering.

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Hypoestes Phyllostachya

Hypoestes phyllostachya

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