Name of Plant

[Nyboy]

I picked up several of these in spring from big box store. I think people grow as house plants, what is it's name?

 

[aftermidnight]

Here you go @Nyboy

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/polka-dot-plant/growing-polka-dot-plants.htm

Annette

 

[Smart Red]

They come with red spots -- very Christmas-y -- and, I believe, white with green spots.

 

[Nyboy]

Polk a dot plant how original
Going to try and over winter in solar shed this fall

 

[Carol Dee]

Yep, they come in 3 colors. Pink, red and white. I usually have a few tucked into pots.

 

[waretrop]

Nyboy, When it gets too tall and lanky over the winter you should carefully cut each stem in half. Then you can take those clippings, strip the leaves except the few on the top and dip them in rooting hormone, or dissolved aspirin, then stick them in potting soil in a pot. Water well and set the pot in a zip lock baggie. You will have lots of babies to use for next summer or to give to all your friends or sell them at a plant sale.

 

[Smart Red]

Good info, @waretrop! Welcome to TEG!

 

[waretrop]

Thanks for the welcome. I looked for a welcome center here but couldn't find one....

 

[Smart Red]

It is on a forum near the bottom of the page. "Something like Where am I?"

 

[Carol Dee]

@waretrop from the East Coast of IOWA! Looks like you will fit right in and have plenty of great things to share.