{"product_id":"splash-white-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-white","title":"Splash White Polka Dot Plant - Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSplash White Polka Dot Plant (\u003cem\u003eHypoestes phyllostachya\u003c\/em\u003e 'Splash White') is a bushy, sprawling tropical evergreen about 40cm tall and wide, with oval leaves that are clean white splashed in green. It lifts dark corners in a way few plants can. Grow it in a shaded pot, a bright room or beneath taller tropical plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e White leaves with darkest green freckling brighten a dim corner and look crisp beside deep green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40cm by 40cm, so it fits a pot, a tabletop or a gap in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indirect light and a shady spot suit it, and shade helps the leaves hold their markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads to fill space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in a tropical garden it sprawls and spreads, and indoors you can keep it small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy seasonal colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost-prone gardens it is a good bedding plant for the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady garden corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart under trees or along a shaded path for a bright carpet. It pairs well with deep green plants and dark mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in a pot at least 20cm wide in indirect light, either alone or beside green-leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and indoor displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size and humid air preference make it a good fit for terrariums and a well lit room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Splash White Polka Dot Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light, a shady spot and humid air are ideal. Outdoors it is a year-round plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, and in cooler or frosty places it works as seasonal bedding or an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil or quality potting mix, kept lightly moist. Shade helps the white leaf hold its markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 12 weeks, then only if the soil feels dry. Feed once a year with slow release fertiliser, plus liquid feed through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take off old leaves for a quick tidy. Leggy plants need more light, or the tips nipped out. Wash your hands afterwards, because 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 White 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. It arrives small and fills out through the warm months. Keep it out of direct sun and away from cold draughts while it settles.\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\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for bright rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fittonias\"\u003eFittonias for patterned leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come back every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical and subtropical gardens it lives on as a perennial. In colder gardens frost will kill it, so grow it as summer bedding or bring a potted plant indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Choose a well lit room out of direct sun and keep the potting mix lightly moist. Give it more light if it becomes leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap harmful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sap can irritate some skins, so wash your hands after pruning. It is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787244896575,"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-white-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-white.jpg?v=1792153987","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/splash-white-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya-splash-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}