species 9,816 observations

Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes phyllostachya

Field notes

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Humidity
Habit: Dense Mounding Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Ground cover Houseplant

From NC State Extension.