| Description | Hippo Polka Dot (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is a group of colorful plants that can be used in the garden or grown indoors as a house plant. |
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| Plant Type | Indoor Foliage, Perennial Tender, Site author's observations |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Sunlight | mostly sunny, semi shade |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average patio |
| Flowers | flowers detract from the plant and are usually removed, will form a long raceme, with small tubular lilac/purple or white flowers |
| Leaves | green with bright pink, red, rose and white coloration |
| Dimensions | up to 20 by 14 inches |
| Maintenance | cut off flower stems, may need some pruning |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Native Site | Africa, Asia and Madagascar |
| Misc Facts | AKA: Freckle Face |
| Author's Notes | Can be grown as an indoor plant. Give it a bright window and prune as necessary |
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