Grow a splash of color with our Hypoestes 'Polka Dot Plant' Seeds! Easy to grow and maintain, these seeds are a must-have for any plant lover. 

Instructions:

We recommend using the following to sow the seeds: 

• 12 Cavity Greenhouse or Planter with Humidity Dome
• Soil Pellets or Soil Pods 
• Liquid Fertilizer 

Polka dot plants are very easy to germinate, grow quickly, and are fun to watch grow as they develop their iconic polka dots! They can be a little finicky about their light: a couple of common problems with polka dots is leaf curling or leggy growth. If they're getting curling leaves, then it likely means it's either too bright or warm and you will want to move your polka dot plant to a location with less direct sun. If they're starting to grow leggy instead of maintaining that nice bushy growth, that means they're in need of more light.

(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)

These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.

About the seeds:

difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
germination time	7-14 days
depth	1/4”-1/8"
spacing	2-4 seeds per nursery pot
recommended planter	2“-4" nursery pot to start(not terra cotta for germination)
time to maturity	2-6 months
seed prep	pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
method	greenhouse | paper towel method
temperature	70F - 85F

 

About the Plants:

description	bushy plants with dark green leaves covered in bright white or pink polka dotted patterns
difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
growth speed	slow | medium | fast
size of plant	5”-24” height and spread
light	full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
soil	well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
temperature	warm | cool
pet-friendly	cats | dogs | no
pests	spider mites, aphids, thrips
fertilization	heavy | moderate | light