Hippo Red Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Hippo Red')
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Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Hippo Red' is a striking and eye-catching variety of polka dot plant. This cultivar showcases lush, green foliage that is adorned with prominent red speckles, creating a bold and vibrant visual effect. The plant's compact, mounding habit makes it well-suited for use in containers, terrariums, or as a ground cover. 'Hippo Red' thrives in bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-drained soil, though it can tolerate a range of light conditions. This hypoestes variety is known for its resilience and low-maintenance care requirements, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. With its distinctive patterned leaves and versatile growth habit, Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Hippo Red' is a popular houseplant and addition to mixed plantings, adding a touch of dramatic flair to any indoor or outdoor space. |
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Highlights | Dark green and red speckled foliage. Award Winner Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary |
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Mature Size | 16 - 22 inches tall. 8 - 14 inches wide. |
Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Shade |
Moisture Tolerance | Medium - |
Tags | Annual, Full Shade, Medium, Partial Shade |
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Photos of This with...Hippo Red Polka Dot Plant, Sweet Caroline Kiwi Sweet Potato Vine, Endless Illumination Browallia, Heart To Heart Lemon Blush Elephant Ear, Heart To Heart Rose Glow Elephant Ear, Dolce Cherry Truffle Coralbells, Dolce Spearmint Coral Bells, Dolce Wildberry Coralbells, Fun and Games Eye Spy Foamy Bells, Hippo Pink Polka Dot Plant, Hippo Rose Polka Dot Plant, Sunpatiens Compact White Impatiens, Sweet Caroline Bewitched Green With Envy Sweet Potato, Sweet Caroline Raven Improved Sweet Potato, Pardon My Pink Bee Balm, Blood Orange Nemesia, Graceful Grasses Vertigo, Fireworks Variegated Red Fountain Grass, Sky Rocket Fountain Grass, Honey Supertunia, ColorBlaze Torchlight Coleus, Tangerine Slice A-Peel Black-Eyed Susan Vine, |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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We order from a rotating cast of the best nurseries in the Great Lakes region. It looks like we've offered this plant in the past, but the nurseries we're working with this week don't appear to have it in stock at the moment.
Our goal is to bring as many plants together under "one roof" as possible, so we'll try hard to make it available again in the future!