Hypoestes
Botanical name: Hypoestes
Hypoestes
Botanical name: Hypoestes
Description
Hypoestes have distinctive green and pink spotted leaves, which make them delightful decorative houseplants. In fact, most people choose to keep them indoors as they require a very warm and humid climate to thrive. But be careful, please keep your family pets away from this plant, as this genus is toxic to pets!
Species of Hypoestes
Ribbon bush
Ribbon bush (Hypoestes aristata) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can grow as tall as a person. It blooms from fall to winter with violet-blue flowers that attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. The ribbon bush grows in full sun and partial shade, and is tolerant of salty coastal areas.
Polka dot plant
The polka dot plant, also known as Hypoestes phyllostachya, has spots of colors on its variegated spiky leaves. This common houseplant is most often pink, but white and red varieties can be found. To make the color in the leaves of the polka dot plant as vibrant as possible, place it in indirect but bright sunlight.
Hypoestes purpurea
Hypoestes purpurea have distinctive green and pink spotted leaves, which make them delightful decorative houseplants. In fact, most people choose to keep them indoors as they require a very warm and humid climate to thrive. But be careful, please keep your family pets away from this plant, as this genus is toxic to pets!
Scientific Classification
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