Hypoestes phyllostachya Confetti - 3 culori/ghiveci

Hypoestes phyllostachya, also known by the common name “freckle plant”, is a decorative perennial plant from the Acanthaceae family, native to Madagascar but also found in other tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is especially valued for its brightly colored foliage, being grown both indoors and in gardens in warm climates.

Botanical characteristics:

• Form: herbaceous plant, small to medium size, with compact and branched growth. In the wild it can reach 50-60 cm, but in ornamental cultivation it is kept at heights of 20-30 cm by pruning.

• Leaves: oval, opposite, with a slightly pointed tip, soft texture and smooth edges. The leaf surface is covered with spots or speckles in bright shades – pink, red, white or purple, contrasting with the green base color.

• Flowers: small, tubular, pale purple or lilac, relatively insignificant compared to the foliage. They appear in summer but are rare in indoor cultivation and often removed to encourage vegetative growth.

• Roots: fibrous, shallow, well adapted to pot cultivation.

Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers bright indirect light. In insufficient light, the foliage becomes greener and loses its typical contrast. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.

• Temperature: ideal between 18–24°C. Does not tolerate cold or cold drafts.

• Soil: slightly acidic to neutral, well drained, based on peat and perlite.

• Watering: regular, keeping the soil slightly moist but without waterlogging. Can endure short dry spells, but leaves will quickly wilt.

• Humidity: prefers moderate to high air moisture. In dry environments, periodic misting is helpful.

• Pruning: trimming the tips is recommended to encourage branching and prevent leggy growth.

Height including pot approx. 8 cm