Hypoestes Phyllostachya Mixed Colours Seedlings 6 Pack

Hypoestes Mixed Colours

Botanical Name

Hypoestes phyllostachya

Common Names

• Polka Dot Plant
• Confetti Plant
• Hypoestes

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Product Description

Hypoestes Mixed Colours is a vibrant, decorative foliage plant featuring bright green leaves splashed with pink, red, and white spots, giving a cheerful, confetti-like effect. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, terrariums, and indoor planting. This low-maintenance, fast-growing plant thrives in bright, filtered light, adding eye-catching colour and texture to South African gardens and indoor spaces.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 20–30 cm
• Spread: ± 20–30 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, and spreading

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light to partial shade
  • Leaf colours are most vivid in bright, filtered light; direct sun can scorch leaves.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Prefers humus-rich garden or potting soil.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid letting the plant dry out completely.
• Climate:
  • Suited to temperate and subtropical regions of South Africa
  • Sensitive to frost; ideal for indoor planting or containers in cooler areas
• Maintenance: Low
  • Pinch back growing tips to maintain bushiness
  • Remove faded leaves to encourage continuous healthy growth

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Tender perennial; often grown as an annual in frost-prone areas
  • Leaf colours remain vibrant with adequate light and moisture
  • Ideal for indoor and shaded outdoor garden spaces