{"product_id":"hypoestes-polka-dot","title":"Hypoestes 'Polka Dot'","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayful, vivid, and irresistibly cheerful — the Hypoestes 'Polka Dot' is the plant that makes every space feel a little more joyful.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small oval leaves are splashed with vivid pink spots and splashes on dark green, creating a festive, confetti-like pattern that looks like something straight out of a botanical art studio. Compact and fast-growing, Polka Dot Plant is one of the easiest ways to add a burst of color to any shelf, desk, or windowsill. It thrives in bright indirect light and rewards regular pinching with a bushy, full shape that stays beautifully compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more colorful and easy-care tropicals in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-houseplants\" style=\"color:#2d6a4f; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ehouseplant collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-plants\" style=\"color:#2d6a4f; font-weight:bold;\"\u003epet-friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1a3d2b;\"\u003e🌿 Why the Polka Dot Plant Brings Joy to Any Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Pink Spotted Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright pink splashes on dark green leaves create a festive, eye-catching pattern unlike any other compact plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing \u0026amp; Rewarding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grows quickly with good light; regular pinching keeps it bushy and full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perfect for desks, windowsills, terrariums, and as a colorful accent in plant groupings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Non-toxic to cats and dogs. 🐾\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — One of the easiest colorful tropicals to grow successfully indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1a3d2b;\"\u003e🌱 Plant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypoestes phyllostachya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–18\" tall; stays compact with regular pinching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small oval leaves; pink spots and splashes on dark green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1a3d2b;\"\u003e☀️ Care at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. The pink color intensifies in brighter conditions; low light causes fading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80°F. Sensitive to cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7f4; border-left:4px solid #2d6a4f; padding:12px 16px; border-radius:4px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n🌿 \u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips regularly to keep it bushy. If it starts to flower, pinch those off too — flowering causes the plant to decline, so keeping it in foliage mode keeps it looking its best.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-plants\" style=\"background-color:#2d6a4f; color:#ffffff; padding:14px 28px; border-radius:8px; text-decoration:none; font-size:1.05em; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eShop Pet-Friendly Plants →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rooted Treasures Farms","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Combo","offer_id":47732029948075,"sku":"4_HYPOESTES_COMBO","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/hypoestes-polka-dot-plant-in-a-white-nursery-pot-with-small-oval-leaves-splashed-in-vivid-pink-spots-on-dark-green-on-a-natural-wood-surface-in-soft-natural-light_a17eb776-a422-4acd-a.png?v=1788604906","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreekpet.com\/products\/hypoestes-polka-dot","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}