polka dot

polka dot plant
(hypoestes phyllostachya)   
plant category: perennial
lighting: low
watering: 2x per week
plant care:
the polka dot plant prefers moderate light and no more than 5 hours of direct sunlight in order to maintain its spots. keep the soil moist at all times, but not soggy so avoid over watering the plant. if the foliage begins to wilt, you are probably under watering the plant.  feed the polka dot plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks, from spring through fall. pinch off constantly the tips of the polka dot plant with your fingertips to promote healthy growth and keep the polka dot plant looking more compact. dark green leaves splattered with pink make polka dot plant an unusual and attractive house plant.
fyi:
all parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.