Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Hypoestes

Species:

Hypoestes phyllostachya

USDA Symbol:

HYPH2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

75 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, lavender

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forests, prefers humid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; do not cover. Maintain warm temperatures around 70-75°F.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI