What kind of herbaceous plant is Hypoestes phyllostachya?

Other names for Hypoestes phyllostachya

Polka dot plant, cuckoo's tears, pink splash, freckle face, pink polka dot plant, red dot plant, red-spotted鲫鱼胆, little raindrops.

Morphological characteristics of Hypoestes phyllostachya

Hypoestes phyllostachya is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. The plant is about 70cm tall, and potted seedlings are 20-30cm tall. The leaves are opposite and entire, and the leaf surface is olive green, covered with pink or white spots.

Hypoestes phyllostachya has many cultivars such as 'Pink Frost', 'Red Frost', 'Rose Frost' and 'White Frost'. The styles are distinctive and elegant, and highly characteristic. It can bloom in spring, with small, inconspicuous light purple flowers in small spikes.

Growth habits of Hypoestes phyllostachya

Hypoestes phyllostachya likes a warm, humid and semi-shaded environment. It likes light, partial shade or partial sunlight, and appropriately increasing direct light can also enhance leaf color.

It is not cold-tolerant. The suitable temperature is 15-18°C, and the overwintering temperature needs to be above 12°C. It is suitable for loose, slightly acidic, deep and fertile, well-drained, humus-rich fertile soil.

Propagation methods of Hypoestes phyllostachya

The suitable time for sowing is spring and autumn. The suitable germination temperature is about 20-24°C, and germination occurs after about 5-10 days. The suitable growing temperature is about 15-25°C.

Cutting has a high survival rate. Cut terminal buds or branches, with 2-3 nodes per section, and insert them into soil, keeping humidity. During cutting, spray with Speed Grow diluted 1000 times once every ten days to promote rooting, and roots can form after about 3-4 weeks. When placed indoors, it should be put in a place with sufficient light, and the overwintering temperature should be above 12°C.

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