Freckle-Face, Polka-Dot Plant

Hypoestes phyllostachya (sanguinolenta), Acanthaceae

Shrubby plant with oval leaves mottled with pink spots; woody base. Does well in artificial light; allow to dry slightly between waterings; prune back to prevent leggy growth.

• Plant Form or Habit: upright
• Plant Use: pot plant
• Exposure: medium
• Flower Color: Lilac but not important
• Blooming Period:
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Width: Foliage
• Texture: medium
• Heat Tolerance: medium
• Water Requirements: medium