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*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
Common Name: Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face Plant
Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small reptiles and amphibians.
Bio Dude Substrates: Terra Flora, Terra Fauna, Terra Firma.
Soil Depth: Any soil depth.
Lighting: Low to medium, or bright indirect light. Do not place under a heat or basking lamp.
Humidity & Misting: 40% - 100%, prefers higher humidity. Prefers consistently moist soil, but not overly soggy.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: In rare instances, it can reach up to 3 feet in height, though usually grows much smaller, at under 1 foot tall and wide. Mature plants can get leggy, but can be easily pruned back for new, lower growth to take its place. It has a tendency to bunch outwards, and the root system will grow out at least as far as the leaf canopy.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Takes temperatures between 60 - 85 degrees Fahrenheit, but prefers temperatures between 60 - 80 degrees. Does well as a smaller bunching plant or foreground plant placed towards the front of the terrarium.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Not toxic to humans, cats, dogs, or reptiles and amphibians, though it is generally considered an ornamental plant and is not ingested.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted polka dot plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
