Hoya 'Mathilde' (Super Splash) | 2-Inch

Hoya 'Mathilde' (Super Splash) is the kind of plant that catches your eye from across the room and keeps rewarding you long after you bring it home. This charming hybrid combines compact growth with exceptionally splashy foliage, creating a sparkling silver appearance that looks almost hand-painted. Offered as a rooted cutting with active new growth in a 2-inch pot, it is an excellent choice for collectors who want a beautiful, manageable Hoya that can thrive on a shelf, desk, or plant cabinet while gradually developing into a dense, trailing specimen.

• Origin: Hoya 'Mathilde' is a hybrid created from Hoya carnosa and Hoya serpens. It was developed by renowned Hoya breeder Emilio Begine. The parent species originate from Asia, with Hoya carnosa native to East and Southeast Asia and Hoya serpens native to the Himalayan region. Authoritative reference: World Checklist of Apocynaceae (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)

• Foliage: Features small, round, succulent leaves with excellent thickness and water-storage capacity. The "Super Splash" form is heavily flecked with silver, giving the foliage a bright, shimmering appearance that remains attractive even when the plant is not in bloom. The compact leaf size makes it ideal for small spaces and collector displays.

• Flowers: Produces clusters of fuzzy, star-shaped flowers that are typically creamy white to pale pink with darker centers. The blooms are lightly fragrant, especially in the evening, and can remain attractive for several days to over a week under favorable conditions. Mature plants may flower repeatedly from the same peduncles.

• Growth Rate: Moderate grower. Faster than many miniature Hoyas once established, while still maintaining a compact, easy-to-manage habit.

• Watering: Allow the potting mix to approach dryness between waterings. The thick leaves help store moisture, making it more forgiving than thinner-leaved houseplants. Avoid keeping the soil constantly wet.

• Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light. For indoor growing, this cultivar performs well under Barrina T5 lights. The mother plant referenced was grown approximately 8 inches beneath a single Barrina T5 fixture.

• Ideal Temperature & Humidity: Thrives around 75°F (24°C) with approximately 60% humidity. It adapts well to typical indoor conditions but appreciates elevated humidity for optimal growth and blooming.

• General Care: Use a chunky, well-draining Hoya mix, provide good airflow, and avoid overwatering. For detailed growing instructions, visit Hoya Care Guide.

Why Customers Love It

Collectors love Hoya 'Mathilde' (Super Splash) because it combines the best qualities of a compact Hoya with striking silver-splashed foliage, reliable growth, and charming fragrant blooms. Its manageable size, forgiving nature, and year-round visual appeal make it a standout addition to any Hoya collection.

*** Exact plant, rooted with new growth, US Seller ***

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