Light: A Polka Dot plant grows best in bright indirect light. Too much light or too little light will cause the colors in the leaves of this plant to fade.

Water: Water a Polka Dot plant well and then allow the top 25% of the soil to dry out before watering again; over watering causes root rot. If the leaves of a Polka Dot droop, they quickly perk up after a little water.

Temperature: Polka Dot plants prefer warm temperatures around 75 degrees.

Fertilizer: A Polka Dot grows quickly; feed it monthly with a basic liquid houseplant food when it's actively growing.

Humidity: A Polka Dot Plant grows best in high humidity.

Pests and Diseases: The colorful leaves of a Polka Dot may attract whiteflies, aphids, and mealy bugs; use the green solution at ½ strength to get rid of these infestations. Over watering causes powdery mildew.

Pruning: A Polka Dot needs to be pruned regularly or it will become very leggy and thin. Pinch off the tiny insignificant flowers to encourage the colorful foliage.

Propagation: Polka Dot plants have a limited life span, but they are easily propagated from stem cuttings.

1. The soil in my Polka Dot plant is moist, but the leaves are all droopy.
It sounds like you have over watered your Polka Dot, and the plant has root rot. You can try cutting the plant all the way back and letting the soil dry out thoroughly; a few roots may still be alive. Otherwise, buy another Polka Dot. They're quite inexpensive, and try not to water it as much next time.

2. Whenever I move the leaves of my Polka Dot plant, little tiny bugs start flying around.
Your Polka Dot plant has whiteflies. Get some yellow sticky cards at your local plant shop or home improvement store, and put a small piece in each of your plants.

3. I have my Polka Dot plant in a south facing window. The new leaves are not nearly as brightly colored as the old leaves.
Your Polka Dot is getting too much light and it's causing the leaf color to fade.

4. My Polka Dot has gotten thin and straggly looking. Can I fix it or should I just throw it out?
Try cutting your Polka Dot way back, and then place it in a very bright area. Once new leaves start to appear, feed it every month with a balanced household plant food.