Growing Non-GMO Splash Select Series Hypoestes Flower Seeds

For early starts, sow Hypoestes seeds in peat pellets or starter trays 6-8 weeks before your last frost. Hypoestes seeds are known to take 14-28 days to germinate. To plant, press 2-3 Splash Select Series Hypoestes seeds into your seed starting mix. Do not cover the seeds with soil as they need light to germinate. To help keep the seeds hydrated during germination, cover with a humidity dome. Splash Select Series Hypoestes will not thrive in poorly ventilated gardens. Plants will shoot 6-inch flower spikes in the summer, however, most gardeners prefer the polka dot leaves instead and will cut the shoots off. Splash Select Series is a dwarfed variety and ought to be planted on the southern end of the garden to keep from being cast in shadow all season long. Harden off seedlings if transplanting outdoors.

Splash Select Series Hypoestes will thrive with partial shade and full sun but should be shaded from direct, intense sunlight. Bright, filtered light is best. Some leaves will periodically die back, this is normal. Remove them promptly to avoid diseases.

Splash Select Series Hypoestes Indoors

This variety of Hypoestes is perfect for a low-maintenance and colorful year-round houseplant. Provide them with plenty of ventilation and rotate them frequently to keep their shape symmetrical. It is especially interesting to mix multiple color varieties together in one pot for a beautiful and interesting display. Because they are so low-growing, they are adorable as table centerpieces.

Landscaping With Splash Select Series Hypoestes

Splash Select Series Hypoestes is easy to grow from seed and guarantees a dense and exciting ground cover fit for many residential, commercial, and public spaces. They are rarely damaged by deer and so can find a happy home in many yards. In most climates of the United States, this plant will be an annual unless you keep it in a pot to overwinter each year. It is perfect as an accent to mix into pots or annual flower beds for interesting foliage.

About Splash Select Series Hypoestes Garden Seeds

Hypoestes phyllostachya is native to the hot and humid climates of Madagascar, South Africa, and Southeast Asia and will thrive in similar climates.

Polka Dot Plant is one of the most famous and recognizable decorative plants grown both indoors and out. In the UK, it has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Hypoestes can also be called Baby’s Tears, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Measles Plant, Polka Dot Plant, or Pink Splash. The specific name phyllostachya is translated from Latin as meaning "with a leaf spike", referring to the 6-inch blooming spikes that may gardeners cut off to not eclipse the brightly colored Polka Dots.

Hypoestes are not considered toxic if ingested by humans or animals. There’s no need to worry if your cat munches on this friendly plant. Exercise caution when consuming any new plants as individual sensitivities and allergies can occur.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Hypoestes are one of the few foliage houseplants that are super easy to grow from seed. Just make sure they don’t get too cold or too hot, they have bright light, and good ventilation, and they could be friends for many years! The colorful foliage is a nice change from the more common green plants."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Splash Select Series Hypoestes Seeds Per Package:

• 25 Seed Packet
• 100 Seed Packet
• 500 Seed Packet
• 5,000 Seed Packet

Non-GMO Splash Select Series Hypoestes seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping (opens in a new tab) on qualifying orders.