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Hypoestes Phyllostachya 'Polka Dot Plant'

Ed's Plant Shop

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$16.00
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Description

Meet the Polka Dot Plant

Add a playful splash of color to your home with the Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya). Its paper-thin leaves are peppered in vibrant pink, white and green—an instant mood-booster for shelves, desks or terrariums.


Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
  • Common Names: Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face
  • Family: Acanthaceae
  • Origin: Native to the tropical forests of Madagascar

Care Guide

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal. Too much direct sun will bleach the spots; in lower light the colors will deepen.

Water

Keep soil evenly moist. Water when the top inch feels dry, and always allow excess to drain to prevent root rot.

Humidity & Temperature

Thrives at 65–80 °F (18–27 °C) and at least 50% humidity. Mist regularly or set on a pebble tray for best color intensity.

Pruning & Feeding

Pinch back leggy stems to encourage bushy growth. Feed monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during spring and summer.


What to Expect on Arrival

Your Polka Dot Plant ships in a 4″ nursery pot, healthy and ready to display. Look for vibrant spotting on every leaf and firm, turgid stems—signs of careful selection and packing.


Fun Fact

Those cheerful spots actually help attract pollinators in the wild—nature’s own strategy for survival, now brightening your indoors!


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Live Plants – Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

What will I receive?

You’ll receive one healthy live plant in the nursery-pot or hanging-basket size selected above. The listed size refers to the approximate diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height or width.

Because every plant is naturally unique, height, fullness, leaf count, coloration, variegation, vine length, maturity, and overall shape may differ from the photographs.

Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, plants arrive in a standard nursery grow pot. Decorative planters, baskets, saucers, stands, and other accessories are sold separately.

When will my plant ship or be delivered?

Please allow approximately 10–15 business days for processing and preparation. Ten business days is the earliest end of the range, and many orders require most or all of the stated processing window.

Processing time is separate from carrier transit time. Local NYC delivery also requires preparation and does not automatically mean same-day or next-day service.

Orders may occasionally require additional time because of plant availability, order volume, weather, seasonal demand, or courier coordination. We will send an update when confirmed fulfillment, tracking, or delivery information becomes available.

How are live plants packaged?

Each live plant is inspected and packed according to its size, shape, and shipping needs. Soil and foliage may be secured to reduce movement during transit, and protective materials may be added when appropriate.

Temporary drooping, shifted soil, limited leaf loss, or minor cosmetic stress can occur while a plant adjusts after shipping. This does not necessarily mean the plant is unhealthy.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

Unpack the plant promptly and carefully remove all protective packaging. Place it in appropriate light and allow it time to adjust to its new environment.

Check the soil before watering. Do not water automatically upon arrival because the plant may already have adequate moisture. Avoid immediately fertilizing, heavily pruning, or repeatedly moving the plant while it acclimates.

Should I repot my plant immediately?

We generally recommend allowing a newly delivered plant time to acclimate before repotting unless there is an urgent plant-health reason to do so.

Repotting an eligible small plant during the first 15 days may void the Plant Health Guarantee because it can make the cause of decline difficult to determine.

What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?

Report shipping or delivery damage within 48 hours. Keep the plant and all packaging while the concern is being reviewed.

Please provide your order number, a photograph of the entire plant, close-up photographs of the concern, and photographs of the box and packaging when applicable.

Small plants in nursery pots measuring 8 inches and below may also qualify for our 15-Day Plant Health Guarantee. Large plants in nursery pots measuring 10 inches and above have a 48-hour inspection and reporting window.

Review our Refund & Returns Policy for complete eligibility and documentation requirements.

How can I get help with my order or plant?

For the fastest assistance, use the AI chat assistant on our website. It can help with common order-status, delivery, policy, product, and plant-care questions.

Have your order number and the email address used at checkout available when asking about an order. When a concern requires photographs or human review, email support@edsplantshop.com.