- Confetti hypoestes
Botanical name: hypoestes phyllostachya
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Foliage color: green/white/red
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: bedding/groundcover plant, container plant
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: visual interesting and colorful foliage
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release granular fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: caladiums, impatiens, english ivy
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
