{"product_id":"hypoestes-red-splash-air-purifying-houseplants-2-pot","title":"Hypoestes Red Splash (Polka Dot Plant), 3.5-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHypoestes Red Splash, also called a polka dot plant, brings red-splashed green foliage to a bright desk or small plant display. Its patterned leaves offer color while the plant is still young. Leaf tone, pattern, height, and fullness vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live young Red Splash in a \u003cstrong\u003e3.5-inch nursery grow pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated mature indoor size: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 inches tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e with suitable care. Pinching helps maintain compact growth; mature size is not the shipping size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright filtered light supports colorful, compact foliage. Small flowers may appear on mature plants, but the patterned leaves are the main attraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Hypoestes Red Splash in its 3.5-inch nursery grow pot. Photos illustrate the variety, not a guaranteed exact plant. Decorative planters and furnishings are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOptional decorative planters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-black\"\u003eblack BASEL 4.7-inch planter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003ewhite BASEL 4.7-inch planter\u003c\/a\u003e. Decorative planters are \u003cstrong\u003esold separately and not included\u003c\/strong\u003e with the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright indirect or filtered light. Protect from harsh direct afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves. Low light may reduce color and cause leggy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly moist, not soggy. Check this small pot frequently and water as the surface begins to dry, allowing excess to drain. Avoid letting the root ball dry completely or leaving it in standing water. Reduce frequency in cooler, dimmer conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an airy, moisture-retentive houseplant mix with perlite in a pot with drainage holes. Shop our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rich-houseplant-soil-blend\"\u003eRich Houseplant Soil Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, hand-blended in small batches and sold separately; amend with perlite as needed for aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep warm with moderate household humidity. Protect from cold drafts, freezing conditions, and drying heat vents. Good airflow helps in humid spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly during active growth, following fertilizer label directions appropriate to a small starter plant. Shop our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\"\u003e2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants \u0026amp; Succulents\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Do not overapply in a 3.5-inch pot. Reduce or pause feeding during winter or inactivity and extreme heat or cold; avoid feeding stressed or newly repotted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch growing tips or trim leggy stems above a node with clean scissors to encourage branching. Remove damaged leaves and spent flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When roots fill the starter pot or watering becomes very frequent, move up one pot size into fresh airy mix. Avoid a much larger volume of wet soil and maintain the original planting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root healthy stem cuttings with at least one node in water or lightly moist mix in warm, bright indirect light. Remove leaves below the rooting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePet safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypoestes is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856026173671,"sku":"HO-9YXA-EVQG","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_e5be8dad-1aca-46e5-8fd9-8674a3446dcb.png?v=1791761075","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/hypoestes-red-splash-air-purifying-houseplants-2-pot","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}