This is a “Grower's Choice” plant, which means our Plant Team will choose one Hypoestes phyllostachya cultivar that's available. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plant pictured.  

Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

Common Name(s): Polka dot plant, Freckle Face plant, Measles plant, and Flamingo plant

Defining Characteristics:

• Dark green foliage with vibrant splashes of color
• Stays relatively short height-wise but will need some trimming to keep the plant bushy
• A great alternative to Fittonias

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-85°

Humidity: 50-100%

Watering Frequency: Water when the top inch of soil dries out when potted, keep the plug moist but not soggy before potting.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast

Height at Maturity: Around 12 inches

Origin: Madagascar

Regional Locality: Grows in the tropical areas of Madagascar

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Don’t let this plant dry out too much between waterings.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.