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Acanthaceae
Freckle Face Flower
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Individuality and playfulness.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hypoestes
- Native to
- Madagascar
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-2 feet
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial (annual in most climates)
Did you know
- Freckle face is grown primarily for its spotted, colorful foliage rather than its small flowers.
- The leaves come splashed with pink, red, or white spots on a green background, like natural polka dots.
- Gardeners often pinch off the flower spikes because blooming causes the plant to become leggy.
- It is one of the most popular houseplants for terrariums due to its compact size and colorful leaves.
- In its native Madagascar, it grows as a small shrub in the understory of tropical forests.
Color meanings
0
Uniqueness
1
Playfulness
2
Creativity