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Sod Vicious is a Hypoestes phyllostachya, commonly called Polka dot plant · Freckle face.

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  1. Public neglect_tolerant

    Moved closer to the window — seems happier already.

    3 sunbeams

About this plant

Common name Polka dot plant · Freckle face
Scientific name Hypoestes phyllostachya
Sun Bright indirect light for best color
Water Keep evenly moist
Soil Rich, well-draining potting mix
Nickname Sod Vicious

Fun facts

  • The polka dots fade in low light, so bright shade keeps the pattern vivid.
  • Pink, red, and white spotted cultivars are all common.
  • Pinching the tips keeps it bushy and delays leggy flowering stems.
  • It is native to the forests of Madagascar.

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