Hypoestes Phyllostachya White Splash, or Splash Select White Polka Dot Plant, a flowering plant species of the Acanthaceae family, is a popular "gift plant" because it has beautiful pointed leaves that remain white with distinctive dark green dots and pink/purple flowers at the nodes. Hypoestes White is a fast grower and can reach approximately 12” tall. This is an evergreen shrub. Its lavender-colored flowers rise above the nodes, usually in the summer or early fall. Plants may be shipped bare root. Full sun to partial shade, or bright, indirect sunlight. However, avoid direct sunlight to prevent sunburn. Water sparingly every 7-10 days as this plant is drought-tolerant. Only water when the soil is dry to the touch. Well-Drained, Porous potting soil. This plant thrives in temperatures of 60°F-75°F. It is vital to ensure the room temperature does not fall below 60°F. This plant should be fertilized once during the growing season (spring/summer) with diluted houseplant fertilizer. Polka dot plant is considered non-toxic and safe to pets.