Polka Dot Plant 1 Live Plant – 2 Inch Pot – Hypoestes phyllostachya

Polka Dot Plant, Hypoestes phyllostachya, is a tropical foliage plant recognized for its colorful, patterned leaves. Depending on the plant, foliage may display combinations of green, pink, red, or white. This listing includes 1 live plant in a 2-inch round plastic pot.

The compact plant is suitable for indoor or outdoor growing in appropriate conditions and can be used in containers, dish gardens, terrariums, or as an accent around garden beds. It prefers bright, indirect light and an airy, well-draining growing medium.

Pot Size: 2 inches in diameter. The plant may be kept in its original pot or transplanted if additional space is needed. The actual plant will be similar to, but may vary from, the photos shown.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Plant: Polka Dot Plant
• Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Pot Size: 2-inch round plastic pot
• Foliage: Colorful patterned leaves with possible pink, red, white, and green tones
• Plant Type: Tropical foliage houseplant
• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Soil: Low-nutrient, airy growing medium; perlite may be used for drainage
• Water: Keep appropriately moist; check soil moisture before watering
• Growing Location: Indoor or outdoor in suitable conditions
• Uses: Containers, dish gardens, terrariums, garden-bed accents
• Cold Protection: Protect from frost
• Shipping: Carefully packaged in breathable paper materials

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Hypoestes phyllostachya plant in a 2-inch round plastic pot with growing medium.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Polka Dot Plant
Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Plant Type: Tropical foliage plant / Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial in warm climates; often grown as an annual in cooler climates
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Low-nutrient, airy soil with good drainage
Water: Keep appropriately moist; check soil moisture before watering
USDA Zone: Not specified

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Polka Dot Plant?
A specific USDA zone was not provided. Polka Dot Plant is tropical and should be protected from frost and cold conditions.

2. How much sunlight does Polka Dot Plant need?
It prefers bright, indirect light. Prolonged direct sunlight may cause leaf damage or sunburn.

3. How much water does Polka Dot Plant need?
The supplied care information recommends checking the soil before watering and avoiding conditions where the plant becomes excessively dry.

4. What is the growth habit of Polka Dot Plant?
It is a compact tropical foliage plant grown primarily for its colorful, patterned leaves.

5. Can Polka Dot Plant be grown in a container?
Yes. It arrives in a 2-inch pot and is suitable for containers, dish gardens, and indoor terrariums.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.