Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)

$21.99

In stock

Bright, indirect light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Polka Dot Plant
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Polka Dot Plant

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Keep the soil lightly moist.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The polka dot plant has soft green leaves splashed with bright spots of color. Choose pink, red or white, or a combo pot with a mix of colors. It is pure fun on a windowsill and a favorite with kids.

Bright, indirect light keeps the spots vivid; in low light the leaves turn greener and the stems stretch. Keep the soil lightly moist and do not let it dry out completely, or it will wilt, though it recovers quickly after a drink.

Pinch the stem tips every few weeks to keep it bushy and compact. It stays small, usually under a foot tall, and looks great grouped with other small plants or tucked into a terrarium.

The ASPCA lists the polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Polka Dot Plant

How much light does the Polka Dot Plant need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Polka Dot Plant?

Keep the soil lightly moist.

Is the Polka Dot Plant toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

What size is it?

It comes in a 4" pot, named by the pot's width across the top. The pot size guide above shows a typical height for that size, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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