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Hypoestes phyllostachya
Pink Polka Dot Plant
Origin: Native to Madagascar.
| Family |
| Acanthaceae |
| Genus |
| Hypoestes |
| Species |
| phyllostachya |
| Category |
| Annuals, Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 - 60 |
| Height |
| 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 30 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Tropical evergreen subshrub. |
| Landscape |
| Frequently used as an annual in temperate landscapes where it may be planted in bedding, pots and urns. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows in organic rich, moist soil in partial shade. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Ovate green leaves spattered with pink splotches. |
| Pests |
| Powdery mildew. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oval, green leaves with pink spots. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, planted as an annual in pots and baskets. |
| Propagation |
| By seed, softwood cuttings, or semi-ripe cuttings. |
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