Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes): Spotted Foliage for Small Pots

Hypoestes: Confetti Leaves in a Petite Package

From Madagascar, polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) sells in 2–6 inch pots. Soft, downy green leaves splashed with red, rose, white, or light green; new cultivars reverse the pattern (pink leaves, green spots). Outdoors to 30 inches; indoors, pinch to stay compact or it becomes leggy. Lovely in dish gardens.

Care

Bright indirect light; keep soil evenly moist. High humidity. Pinch regularly. Warm temps. Short-lived—replace from cuttings.