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Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Rose Select'

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Hypoestes (hy-poh-ES-teez) (Info)
Species: phyllostachya (fy-lo-STAK-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Splash Rose Select

Synonym:Hypoestes sanquinolenta

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Mottled
Veined

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

By Equilibrium
Thumbnail #1 of Hypoestes phyllostachya by Equilibrium

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral bgk On Oct 14, 2006, bgk from Myrtle, MS wrote:

I am just now starting out with this plant, my first time. So I am looking for info about the plant. I like the color and the fact that it can be grown outdoors and also in pots.

Positive hanna1 On Jul 15, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA
(Zone 9a) wrote:

This series is brighter, more compact. Better color in the sun, but best color will do much better in shade. Dense fast growth. Medium texture. Foliage is beautifully spotted. Leave arrangement is opposie/ subopposite. Leaf type is simple ovate. Grown from seed or cuttings. Will reseed naturally, but foliage may not be as attractive. Leaves are 2"-4", it is not affected by pests. is NON-INVASIVE!
Gorgeous as mass display in edging in shaded walk or patio, can also be planted in containers.
Can be grown indoors in moist, well drained soil in bright filtered light.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Marbury, Alabama
Castro Valley, California
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Traverse City, Michigan
Victoria, Texas



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