A polka dot plant, also known as Hypoestes phyllostachya, is a striking addition to any household space thanks to its unique speckled leaves. They are also relatively easy to propagate by taking stem ...

Hypoestes phyllostachya, commonly referred to as polka-dot plants, are popular evergreen tender perennials from Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island. Madagascar is also home to a number of ...

Polka dot plants include different shades of red, rose, pink, lavender, near-purple and white. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram If I were an interior decorator, this column would be about ...

Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is a tropical plant beloved for its colorful foliage and low-maintenance reputation. Also known as freckle face, the polka dot plant typically features dark ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Looking for a houseplant that serves main character energy? The polka dot plant (or Hypoestes ...

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The first polka-dot plants I ever saw were volunteers growing under the benches in a commercial greenhouse. The nursery manager said she admired the plants’ color and tenacity, so she hated to pull ...

Every time I step back to admire a plant these days it seems that I bump into someone looking over my shoulder who tells me, “You know, that beautiful specimen is nothing but a noxious, invasive weed.