Light
Bright indirect light
AtHomeGrower Plant Facts
Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
A cheerful foliage plant with spotted leaves in pink, white, red, or green tones for small indoor displays.
Soil mixture
Well-draining indoor potting mix
Soil moisture
Keep lightly moist
Fertilizer
Feed lightly during active growth and reduce or stop feeding when growth slows.
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves and rotate the pot for even growth.
Plant Diagnoser notes
Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.
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