Common Name: Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face Plant

Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small reptiles and amphibians.

Bio Dude Substrates: Terra Flora, Terra Fauna, Terra Firma.

Soil Depth: Any soil depth.

Lighting: Low to medium, or bright indirect light. Do not place under a heat or basking lamp.

Humidity & Misting: 40% – 100%, prefers higher humidity. Prefers consistently moist soil, but not overly soggy.

Mature Plant Size & Root System: In rare instances, it can reach up to 3 feet in height, though usually grows much smaller, at under 1 foot tall and wide. Mature plants can get leggy, but can be easily pruned back for new, lower growth to take its place. It has a tendency to bunch outwards, and the root system will grow out at least as far as the leaf canopy.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Takes temperatures between 60 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit, but prefers temperatures between 60 – 80 degrees. Does well as a smaller bunching plant or foreground plant placed towards the front of the terrarium.

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Not toxic to humans, cats, dogs, or reptiles and amphibians, though it is generally considered an ornamental plant and is not ingested.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4″ potted polka dot plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.