Key Characteristics
Foliage: Dark green leaves with prominent pink speckles, blotches, or splashes; the spots are often lighter on the leaf undersides.
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, ideal for limited spaces.
Size: Grows to about 12 inches tall and wide, smaller than other polka dot plants.
Flowers: May produce small, inconspicuous pink/purple flowers on spikes, but it's grown for its leaves.
Growing Conditions
Light: Partial shade; too much sun can fade colors or burn leaves, while too little causes legginess.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining potting mix with good organic matter.
Temperature & Humidity: Thrives in warm, humid conditions.
Key Characteristics
Foliage: Dark green leaves with prominent pink speckles, blotches, or splashes; the spots are often lighter on the leaf undersides.
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, ideal for limited spaces.
Size: Grows to about 12 inches tall and wide, smaller than other polka dot plants.
Flowers: May produce small, inconspicuous pink/purple flowers on spikes, but it's grown for its leaves.
Growing Conditions
Light: Partial shade; too much sun can fade colors or burn leaves, while too little causes legginess.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining potting mix with good organic matter.
Temperature & Humidity: Thrives in warm, humid conditions.