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Plant guide
Polka dot plant
Hypoestes
Light
Bright indirect light. In strong sun the leaves curl; in shade the spots fade and the stems stretch.
Watering
Keep the soil moist, letting the top dry slightly. It copes badly with drought.
Air
Likes humid air; below 15 °C it grows poorly.
Toxic?
Cats: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic — More about pets
People: Not listed as poisonous.
This is normal
- Pink, red or white speckles on the leaves are its colouring, not a disease.
- Without water it droops dramatically and stands back up after watering, if you don't wait too long.
- It gets leggy with time; pinching the tips keeps it bushy.
Watch out for
Powdery mildewRoot rotWhiteflyAphids
How often for your pot?Days and millilitres for your pot — counted like in the app.
Count it →Sources: RHS · Wisconsin Horticulture · NC State Extension · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.