HOYA MATHILDE
Small round leaves adorned with silver splash, this hoya is one of the cutest out there. Mature hoyas can be quite prolific and develop beautiful clusters of sweetly-scented star-shaped flowers. Mathilde is a cultivar of hoya carnosa and hoya serpens.
Botanical Name: Hoya cv 'Mathilde' (Hoya carnosa x serpens)
Common Name: Hoya Mathilde, Wax Plant
Family: Apocynaceae
*This plant is not considered toxic. However, hoyas have sap that may trigger a reaction with folks that have latex allergies.
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun as leaves will burn.
Water
Water when the soil mostly dries out. Hoyas are very sensitive to overwatering or water-logged soil. Err on the side of underwatering vs. overwatering. Due to the smaller pot however, you will need to check on the soil more frequently than larger sized plants. Do not pot into a larger pot unless the roots have filled the pot.
Tips
- Hoyas will produce clusters of star-shaped flowers. Don't cut the flower stem (peduncle) once the flowers are spent. Leave them as this is where the plant will flower from in the future! Do not attempt to move your hoya once in bloom, they are sensitive to change during this time and might drop the flowers.
- Fertilize once a month during the spring and summer.
Toxicity
This plant is not considered toxic but the sap may cause a reaction with people who have a latex allergy.