hoya 'mathilde'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Splashed pattern

Featuring waxy, heart-shaped leaves with distinctive white splash markings against a green background. It produces small clusters of waxy white flowers with pink centers surrounded by a star-shaped crown.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (15°C - 30°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Low

Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 70% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Epiphyte mix: An extremely well-draining, airy substrate that mimics tree bark. Allows roots to breathe while providing intermittent moisture.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Climbing

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The hoya mathilde can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:

Origin & references

Created from hybridization.
This hybrid was created in Belgium during summer 1994 as an unplanned cross-pollination in Emilio Begine's outdoor garden. The parentage was confirmed to be a cross between two species, with one as the pod parent and the other as the pollen donor, resulting in a unique plant that displays characteristics from both parents.
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