 | Polka-dot Plant, Freckle-Face Hypoestes phyllostachya (sanguinolenta) Acanthaceae Shrubby plant with oval leaves mottled with pink spots; woody base. 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 Additional Comments: Does well in artificial light; allow to dry slightly between waterings; prune back to prevent leggy growth.
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