Sod Vicious is a Hypoestes phyllostachya, commonly called Polka dot plant · Freckle face.
Timeline
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Sod Vicious Hypoestes phyllostachya
Repotted Sod Vicious before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.
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Sod Vicious Hypoestes phyllostachya
Dropped the feeding schedule — Sod Vicious is winding down for the year.
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Sod Vicious Hypoestes phyllostachya
Repotted Sod Vicious today. Root ball was fuller than I expected.
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Sod Vicious Hypoestes phyllostachya
Moved closer to the window — seems happier already.
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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
Pet safety
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty
Moderate
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.
Photos
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