- Showy Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12-24 Inches
- Pet Safe
Need a splash of color in your home? Then the Pink Polka Dot Plant is for you! This fun little tropical plant has vibrant-green leaves that don bright-pink “polka dots”. This plant goes by a lot of interesting names: Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Measles Plant and Pink Dot. It is native to Madagascar, but with a little bit of tender loving care, your Polka Dot Plant can thrive inside your home too.
Best Locations For Growing Pink Polka Dot Plant
Pink Polka Dot Plant is great for any room where you need a pop of color. Just make sure it gets bright indirect light and plenty of humidity. This plant is non-toxic, so you can place it in a child’s bedroom too. The plant is safe for cats and dogs as well.
Pink Polka Dot Plant Sunlight Requirements
The Pink Polka Dot Plant likes bright indirect light. A few feet from an east- or south-facing window is ideal.
Pink Polka Dot Plant Care
This plant likes rich soil with good drainage. An all-purpose organic potting mix will do the job. You can mix in some pumice or perlite to improve soil drainage.
It is also important to prune your Polka Dot Plant, as they can get a bit leggy. Use a pair of clean, sharp scissors and cut back branches before they get long and lanky. To promote bushier growth, cut or pinch back the top two leaves on each stem weekly. This can help the plant grow healthier and faster. Your Pink Polka Dot will also bloom sporadically, typically during the summer. You should pinch off the flowers to keep your plant focused on the growth of its vibrant foliage.
Watering Pink Polka Dot Plant
Keep the soil consistently moist, and never let it dry out completely, which can cause the foliage to wilt. On the other hand, soggy soil can cause root rot. Water your Polka Dot Plant when the top half inch of soil is dry. Slightly reduce watering in the winter.
You’ll want to provide humid conditions for your Pink Polka Dot Plant. A minimum of 50 percent humidity is ideal. You can place a wet pebble tray or humidifier nearby.
Feeding Pink Polka Dot Plant
Use an organic fertilizer that is designed for houseplants once a month during the growing season.
Pink Polka Dot Plant Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Above Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
| Mature Height: 12-24 inches |
| Mature Spread: 1-2 feet |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Pink |
| Foliage Description: Variegated, Pink and Green |
| Temperature: Above 50 °F (Above 10 ) |
| Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
| Common Name: Pink Polka Dot Plant |
| Other Name(s): Polka Dot Plant |
| Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Pink' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Hypoestes_Pink-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations