Hoya Mathilde Splash
Hoya Mathilde, Hoya 'Mathilde Splash', Hoya carnosa × serpens hybridHoya Mathilde Splash is a charming hybrid between Hoya carnosa and Hoya serpens, known for its small, round, dark green leaves dusted with silvery-white splashes. Compact and elegant, this trailing indoor plant offers dense, cascading growth and a delicate texture perfect for small spaces, desktops, or hanging baskets. The leaves have a soft, slightly fuzzy feel, adding another layer of visual and tactile interest.
When mature and well cared for, Hoya Mathilde Splash produces clusters of sweetly scented, star-shaped flowers that range in color from pale pink to creamy white with a deep pink center. The blooms are long-lasting and often appear multiple times a year under ideal indoor conditions. Its modest growth habit and easygoing care requirements make it a fantastic option for both new plant parents and seasoned Hoya collectors.
Thanks to its splashy foliage, compact vining form, and fragrant blooms, Hoya Mathilde Splash offers a big return in a small footprint. This hybrid is both adorable and rewarding, making it an excellent addition to any indoor plant collection or gift-worthy pick for fellow plant lovers.
care instructions
Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light to encourage healthy growth and variegation; avoid intense direct sun.
Soil Needs: Requires a chunky, well-draining potting mix; an aroid blend with orchid bark, perlite, and peat or coco coir is ideal.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry; allow excess water to drain and avoid soggy conditions.
Humidity: Tolerates average humidity but prefers moderate to slightly high humidity for optimal growth and flowering.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer using a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer to support growth and blooms.
Pruning: Prune lightly to shape or encourage fuller vines; do not remove flower spurs, as new blooms emerge from them.
Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound; use fresh, airy soil mix to maintain plant health and encourage new growth.
Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.