How to care for a Hypoestes | Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes will catch your eye with their bright foliage and fun polka dotted leaves! They are easy to care for and thrive in a warm, humid environment like their native Madagascar.Get one of these yourself!
- Regular
- Every 3-5 years
- Strong air purifying
- Bright, indirect light
- Non-toxic
- Once a month during spring, summer, and fall
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Hypoestes are native to Madagascar.
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Hypoestes are a great air purifier!
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Non-toxic to pets.
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Hypoestes' natural environment is humid and moist. They like their soil to be moist, only the top 1/2 inch of the soil should be allowed to dry between waterings. Humidity can also be boosted by misting the leaves and using a pebble tray or humidifier.
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Hypoestes prefer bright, indirect light. Too much light can cause the colours in the foliage to fade.
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Hypoestes need regular fertilizing and shoud be fertilized using an all purpose houseplant fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring, summer and fall).
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Hypoestes don't need to be repotted very often, only every 3-5 years or when they become root bound.
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Hypoestes can be pruned regularly to help encourage them to grow bushier instead of taller.
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Keep your eyes out for scale, whiteflies, mealy bugs, and aphids.
