{"product_id":"splash-red-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-red","title":"Splash Red Polka Dot Plant - Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSplash Red Polka Dot Plant (\u003cem\u003eHypoestes phyllostachya\u003c\/em\u003e 'Splash Red') is a small, bushy tropical evergreen that reaches about 40cm tall and wide. Its oval leaves are a warm blush red splashed with darkest green. It earns its place in shaded pots, bright indoor rooms and the understorey of tropical-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm red foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blush red leaves with dark green freckles supply colour in the shade, where flowers are scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 40cm it stays small in a pot and can be kept tidy with a pinch of the tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight at home in the understorey.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads gently under palms and big-leaved plants in tropical-style gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade is its friend.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers indirect light and some shade, which also keeps the red leaf colour strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible use.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a container plant, an indoor plant in a well lit room, or seasonal bedding in frosty gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical-style garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart under taller plants for a dense low carpet of red and green. It pairs with green foliage and gingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on shaded patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow one in a pot 20cm wide or larger and place it somewhere sheltered with indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room near a window, out of direct sun, keeps the colour strong all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Splash Red Polka Dot Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does best in shade with filtered light and humid air. It lives outdoors year round in tropical and subtropical gardens, while in frost-prone gardens it becomes seasonal bedding or a houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining soil or quality potting mix suits it, with light shade overhead to keep the red vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for its first 12 weeks, then only when the soil feels dry. Feed with slow release fertiliser once a year and add liquid feed through the growing season for strong colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip off old leaves to tidy it. If it stretches, give it more light or nip out the tips. 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 Red 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. Plants arrive small, so expect a few weeks of settling in before bushy growth starts. Unpack on arrival and keep out of strong sun.\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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fittonias\"\u003eFittonias with patterned leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eGroundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the red colour fade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade or too little light can mute it. A bright spot with indirect light keeps the leaves richly coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical and subtropical gardens. In warm temperate and colder gardens treat it as seasonal colour or keep it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I pinch it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinch out the growing tips every few weeks while it is young. It makes the plant bushier and stops it from stretching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787244765503,"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-red-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-red.jpg?v=1792153977","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/splash-red-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}