Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes Phyllostachya) is a perennial herb in the Acanthaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Hypoestes phyllostachya, commonly known as the Polka Dot Plant, is a small, colorful herbaceous perennial native to Madagascar, prized for its spotted foliage.
Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes Phyllostachya
Hypoestes phyllostachya, commonly known as the Polka Dot Plant, is a small, colorful herbaceous perennial native to Madagascar, prized for its spotted foliage.
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