{"product_id":"splash-pink-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-pink","title":"Splash Pink Polka Dot Plant - Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSplash Pink Polka Dot Plant (\u003cem\u003eHypoestes phyllostachya\u003c\/em\u003e 'Splash Pink') is a bushy, sprawling little tropical evergreen about 40cm tall and wide. Its oval leaves are cool pink, freckled with dark green along the ribs. It is a favourite for terrariums, tabletop displays and shaded containers, and a bright underplanting in warm gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreckled cool-pink foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastel pink leaves with dark green spots give colour all year without needing flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to display.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 40cm it suits terrariums, tabletops and pots, and can be kept tight indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightens shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a shady spot with indirect light, where few bright-leaved plants will perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sprawls and spreads under tropical plantings, filling gaps with colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal colour where frost bites.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frosty gardens it makes excellent seasonal bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and tabletops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size and bright leaves suit glass containers and small indoor displays. Pinch out the tips to keep it small and bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded patios and indoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a pot in a bright room or on a shaded patio, out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense carpet of pink beneath palms, gingers and other tropical plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Splash Pink Polka Dot Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indirect light and humid air keep it happiest. Outdoors it behaves as a perennial in tropical and subtropical gardens, as seasonal colour in warm temperate ones, and as a potted plant to bring inside where frost is a risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use free draining garden soil or a quality potting mix. Light shade keeps the pink strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it moist for its first 12 weeks, then water only once the top of the soil dries. Add slow release fertiliser each year and a liquid feed each season for richer colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick off tired leaves to keep it neat. A leggy plant needs brighter light, and nipping out the tips makes it bush up. Wash your hands afterwards, since the sap can irritate some skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Splash Pink Polka Dot Plant as tube stock only. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on or planted out. Expect it to fill out in the first season in a warm, shaded spot. Pot it on or plant it out within a few days of arrival, and keep it away from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fittonias\"\u003eFittonias, a matching colourful leaf plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a terrarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It likes humid air and indirect light, and you can pinch out the tips to keep it small. Open the lid for ventilation so it does not stay waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine going leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light. Move it to a brighter spot out of direct sun, and pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs. The sap can irritate some people's skin, so wash your hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787244699967,"sku":"HYP-PHY-SPLASH-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/splash-pink-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-pink.jpg?v=1792153969","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/splash-pink-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}