Hypoestes — 11 species

Hypoestes is a genus of tropical foliage plants — including the Polka dot plant, Splash, Red, and Confetti varieties — grown for their eye-catching spotted or splashed leaves in shades of pink, red, white, and lavender on a green base. Indoors they perform best in bright, indirect light; insufficient light causes the vivid markings to fade. Water when the top half of the soil dries out, and maintain high humidity to prevent leaf drop. All Hypoestes species are non-toxic to cats and dogs, confirmed by ASPCA.