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''Hypoestes phyllostachya'', commonly called polka dot plant, is a herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. ;Cultivation ''Hypoestes phyllostachya'' is cultivated as an ornamental plant commonly used as a houseplant but can also be grown outside as an annual plant. The most common type has green leaves with pink spots, although it can range from white to any shade of pink to red. The spots on the undersides of the leaves are far lighter in color, often white. It may produce small, solitary pink/purple flowers at the nodes that slightly resemble bee balm. Many different cultivars have been created with different foliage colors. ;Temperature This plant will not grow well in temperatures below 60F/16C. ;Light ''Hypoestes phyllostachya'' does best in partial sun. ==External links== *(Hort.wisc.edu - ''Hypoestes phyllostachya'' info ) * () 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hypoestes phyllostachya」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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