Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux





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Hypoestes phyllostachya 'White' offers a cooler take on polka-dot foliage, with green leaves dusted in creamy white flecks and a neat, compact habit that works well in small pots, grouped plantings, or open terrariums. Indoors it usually stays around 30–40 cm tall and does best in bright, indirect light, where the contrast stays crisp without risking scorch.
Keep temperatures in the warm range, aim for humidity around 55–60% or higher, and water when about the top 40% of the substrate has dried while avoiding both total drought and constant saturation. It is especially effective beside darker foliage or simple white planters. A loose, well-draining mix and regular pinching help it stay full, and pale lilac flowers may appear but are not the reason most people grow it.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
bushy subshrub
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 30 cm • Max. spread: 40 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Hypoestes phyllostachya
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Do not leave outside below
15°C
This plant is best kept indoors and should not be treated as an outdoor plant in European climates.