Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Unknown
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
HYPOESTES phyllostachya
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
Polka Dot Plant, Polkadot Plant
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
Polka dot plant
  
प्याज
  
In German
Tupfen-Anlage
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
Polka dot usine de
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Planta de lunares
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
Φυτό πουά
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
Planta bolinhas
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Grochy roślin
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
Facies dot herba
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Acanthaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Hypoestes
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Ruellieae
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
  
Allioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Polka Dot Plant and White Onion
Season and care of Polka Dot Plant and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Polka Dot Plant and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Polka Dot Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Polka Dot Plant is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Polka Dot Plant is Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Polka Dot Plant and White Onion Physical Information
Polka Dot Plant and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Polka Dot Plant height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Polka Dot Plant and White Onion are as follows:
Polka Dot Plant flower color: Lavender
Polka Dot Plant leaf color: White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink and Rose
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Polka Dot Plant and White Onion
Care of Polka Dot Plant and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Polka Dot Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Polka Dot Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.