Hypoestes, pot diameter 12 cm (perennial for home and garden)
Hypoestes, pot diameter 12 cm (perennial for home and garden)
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ืื ืื ืฉืืฆืื ืืืืฉ ืฉืื ืฆืจืื ๐ฑ
ืชืืืืจ ืืื ืฉื ืืืืฆืจ ืืืฅ ืืชืืืืจ
Location
face
Living room, room, office
lighting
Indirect light
For brighter colors
Irrigation
medium
Keep hydrated
Level of care
Easy-medium
Requires attention
Pets
Friendly โ
Safe for dogs and cats
Detailed information on growing and care
โญ
Growing conditions
lighting
Bright indirect light! - The more light = brighter colors! In the shade the plant will turn greener. Not strong direct sun.
Irrigation
Constant moisture - keep soil moist but not wet. The plant is "dramatic" - wilts when thirsty and recovers quickly after watering!
ground
Well-drained and fertile! Regular houseplant soil mix with perlite. Likes soil rich in organic matter.
temperature
Hot! - 18-27ยฐC is ideal. Does not tolerate cold below 15ยฐC! Keep away from air conditioners.
๐ง
Common problems and solutions
๐ฅ Noble plant
How to identify: Loose and falling leaves
Solution: Thirst! Water immediately - it will recover within hours. The plant is "dramatic" but recovers quickly
๐ฟ Fading colors
How to recognize: Leaves are turning greener
Solution: Lack of light! Move to a brighter place - the colors will return
๐ธ Thin/tall plant
How to identify: Long, thin stems
Solution: Pinch the tops! Light pruning will encourage dense, lush growth.
๐จ The freckle plant!
Hypoestes is also called the "Polka Dot Plant" or "Freckle Face" - the freckle plant! The green leaves are covered with pink, white or red spots that look like freckles or polka dots. A charming little plant that adds color to any corner!
๐ Available colors
Pink - the most classic and popular
White - white dots on green
Red - dramatic and striking
Mixed - color combination
White - white dots on green
Red - dramatic and striking
Mixed - color combination
๐ Why grow Hypoestes?
๐จ Colorful - lovely dotted leaves
๐ Compact - small and fits anywhere
๐ชด For Terrarium - Perfect for terrariums
๐พ Safe for pets - no worries
๐ Compact - small and fits anywhere
๐ชด For Terrarium - Perfect for terrariums
๐พ Safe for pets - no worries
โ ๏ธ Don't confuse!
Hypoestes is safe for pets , but there is a similar plant called "Polka Dot Begonia" which is poisonous! Make sure you buy Hypoestes phyllostachya.
๐ A little about the plant
๐ Origin: Madagascar
๐ Height: 15-30 cm
๐ท๏ธ Scientific name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family: Acanthaceae
๐ฟ Type: Annual/Perennial Foliage Plant
๐ Height: 15-30 cm
๐ท๏ธ Scientific name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family: Acanthaceae
๐ฟ Type: Annual/Perennial Foliage Plant
๐ก Pro tip
Pinching = Density! Pinch the tops regularly to encourage lush and dense growth. If the plant produces flowers - cut them off! Flowering weakens the plant. Propagation: Very easy from cuttings in water! ๐ธ
