Tiffany, a Hypoestes Phyllostachya Tricolour or Polka Dot Plant Tricolour, certainly packs a punch! She comes in almost any colour you can imagine, and because her leaves are so brightly coloured, she's great for brightening up your home.
This little beauty is actually a mix of 3 colours; pink, white, and red.
Native to South Africa, Madagascar, and south east Asia, Tiffany actually does better in a touch of shade - in fact, if she's kept in bright light for too long, her colours will actually fade!
Tiffany, Polka Dot Plant Tricolour
Tiffany prefers indirect light to partial shade, without prolonged exposure to direct sun - a touch of morning sunlight however would be welcomed.
If you’re not sure what level of light you have, check the shadows cast by your plant:
- Minimal shadow = lower light
- Half shadow = indirect light
- Full shadow = direct sun