Polka Dots Plant

Scientific name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Common name: Polka Dots Plant
Images: see below

Plant description: shrub-like, dark green leaves, pink/white dots
Origin: Madagascar
Type: perennial, for indoor growth
annual, in the garden
Size: stems of about 30 cm. Prune it regularly, in order to prevenit it from becoming thin and leggy.
Light: moderate light.
Light is important for the plant to achieve its optimum colour. However, it should not receive more than 5 h of direct sunlight.
Temperature: 16-28 degrees centigrade
Soil: general purpose soil, that drains well
Watering: keep the soil moist. 
Mist daily
Fertilizing: do not fertilize
Flowers: small, purple-pink, in late summer/autumn season
Flowers are negligible in comparison to the foliage. Pluck the flowers in order to have bushy leaves.
Propagation: stem cuttings, seeds
Use the stems left from pruning in order to make new plants.
It is also very easy to start the plant from seeds.
Pests: prone to whitefly, aphids and scale.