Polka Dot Plant 'Splash Select Pink'

Splash Select Pink Polka Dot Plant | Hypoestes phyllostachya ‘Splash Select Pink’ | Polka Dot Plant ‘Splash Select Pink’ | Freckle Face Plant

Pink Polka Dot Plant is a compact, shade‑loving foliage plant (grown as an annual or houseplant in cooler climates) prized for its striking dark green leaves heavily splashed and speckled with soft, vibrant pink. This eye‑catching selection from the Splash Select series is known for its dense, mounding habit, exceptional shade tolerance, and nonstop colorful display from spring until frost. Its vibrant foliage creates striking contrast, making it a standout choice for mixed containers, woodland gardens, borders, and bright indoor spaces. With its tidy form and reliable performance in warm, humid conditions, Splash Select Pink offers bold texture and continuous color with minimal maintenance.

Growing Pink Polka Dot Plant

Light: Bright, indirect light to partial shade; thrives in dappled sunlight and produces the most vibrant foliage color when protected from harsh afternoon sun.

Soil: Rich, well‑drained soil; highly adaptable but performs best in fertile, loamy mixtures that retain even moisture.

Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, reducing frequency slightly if grown indoors during winter.

Maintenance: Pinching back the growing tips regularly encourages a bushier shape and prevents the plant from becoming leggy. Pinch off any small, insignificant flower spikes to direct energy back into the colorful foliage.

Wildlife: Grown primarily for its ornamental foliage rather than nectar; generally deer‑resistant.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; grown as an annual or overwintered indoors as a houseplant in cooler regions.

Shipping Info

Pink Polka Dot plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.