Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Pink Splash'

About This Product

Species Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Pink Splash'

Common Name(s): Polka dot plant, Freckle Face plant, Measles plant, and Flamingo plant

Defining Characteristics:

Dark green foliage with vibrant splashes of pink
Stays relatively short height-wise, but will need some trimming to keep the plant bushy
A great alternative to Fittonias

Recommended Pot Size: Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-85°

Humidity: 50-100%

Watering Frequency: Water when the top inch dries of soil dries out

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Height at Maturity: Around 12 inches

Origin: Madagascar

Regional Locality: Grows in the tropical areas of Madagascar

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Aquatic	Temperate
Frogs & Toads Lizards & turtles Aquatic Set-ups	Frogs & Toads Lizards & turtles Snakes Geckos Temperate Vivariums
Tropical	Desert
Frogs & Toads ✓ Lizards & turtles ✓ Snakes ✓ Geckos ✓ Tropical Vivariums ✓	Toads Lizards and tortoises Geckos Desert Vivariums

Care Notes: Don’t let this plant dry out too much between waterings. .

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly and removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.

Shipping

This product ships to your doorstep. Most orders placed before 2pm ET on business days will ship out the same day.

Import/export restrictions on this product require that it can only be shipped to destinations within the United States.

Restrictions on this product that prohibit shipping to the following states: HI.

Live Arrival Guarantee

This product is covered under our Live Arrival Guarantee. If your insect/animal does not arrive in good health, we'll make it right, provided the following criteria are met:

If shipped Two Day, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between -20 and 120 °F.
If shipped Next Day, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between -40 and 120 °F.
If shipped Ground, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between 20 and 85 °F.

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