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Hoya Mathilde
Hoya Mathilde (Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde') is an established interspecific cultivar with compact, vining epiphytic growth and distinctive large, silver‑flecked succulent leaves plus fragrant, waxy flower clusters. It trails or climbs from hanging pots or a small trellis and suits collectors or anyone wanting a decorative hanging Hoya, but dislikes constant wet soil and is prone to root rot if overwatered.
- height Height
- 10 cm
- swap_horiz Pot Size
- 6 cm
- volunteer_activism Care
- Medium
- wb_sunny Light Needs
- Bright indirect light
- pets Pet Friendly
- water_drop Watering Needs
- Medium
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Plant care at a glance
| Care factor | Hoya Mathilde |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' |
| Common name | Hoya Mathilde, Mathilde (Hoya), Wax plant, and Porcelain flower |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Bright indirect light |
| Humidity | Medium |
| Pet safe | Yes, non-toxic to pets |
| Best for | Outdoors, Hallway, Office, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living room, and Indoors |
Distinctive Silver‑Speckled Hoya Mathilde for Hanging Pots
Glossy, slightly succulent leaves carry bold silver flecks and larger pale patches that catch light across a compact trailing silhouette. The foliage is thicker than many small‑leaf Hoyas, producing a neat cascade punctuated in season by umbels of waxy, butter‑yellow blooms with orange‑red centres and a pleasant sweet scent.
An established selected cultivar (accepted as Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde'), this hybrid combines the floriferous, small‑leaf habit of H. serpens with the succulence of H. carnosa. It produces aerial roots and will happily trail from a hanging pot or be trained on a small support; flower clusters form on persistent peduncles, so removing those old spurs will reduce future blooms.
In everyday ownership it suits limited spaces and shallow pots, rewarding bright, indirect light with more frequent flowering. One clear trade‑off: Mathilde is prone to root problems if kept constantly wet, so it does best when allowed to dry slightly between thorough watering. Collectors value the cultivar for its silver‑flecked foliage and scented umbels, though the cultivar itself is widely traded; selected variegated or “splash” offspring can show variable stability.
Best for hanging baskets, high shelves or small trellises, this listing is supplied as a baby nursery pot so you’ll receive a young, establishing plant that will fill and trail over time. Its compact habit makes it easier to display than many large‑leaf Hoya carnosa forms, while still offering the classic waxy flowers collectors prize.
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Size: Baby - P6 H10
Plant questions, answered
How does Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' differ from a standard Hoya carnosa?
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Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' is a selected interspecific cultivar with larger, more succulent leaves and conspicuous silver‑flecking compared with many standard H. carnosa forms. It combines the compact, floriferous habit of H. serpens with carnosa succulence, making it more decorative in small hanging baskets and often more floriferous than typical large‑leaf H. carnosa.
Will Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' flower indoors and what do the blooms look/smell like?
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Yes — Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' produces umbels of waxy, star‑shaped flowers indoors given strong, bright indirect light. Blooms are butter‑yellow to creamy with orange‑red corona eyes and a notably sweet scent in favorable conditions. Flowers form on persistent peduncles, so avoid removing old spurs if you want repeat flowering.
Is Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' suitable for hanging baskets or small pots?
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Yes — its epiphytic, vining habit and production of aerial roots make Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' especially well suited to hanging baskets or shallow pots and small trellises. It stays more compact than many large‑leaf H. carnosa forms, so it’s convenient for limited spaces and displays where trailing foliage and umbels are visible.
How should I water Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' and what problems should I watch for?
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Allow the potting mix to dry slightly between thorough waterings; Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' is prone to root rot if kept constantly wet. It prefers good air movement and moderate to higher humidity. Watch for overwatering and reduced flowering under low light. Note: the milky sap can irritate skin and may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested.
Is Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' rare or a collector’s plant?
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Not especially rare as a cultivar — Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' is an established, documented hybrid (origin 1994) and is widely traded, but it remains sought by Hoya collectors for its silver‑flecked foliage and scented umbels. Specific named selections or variegated/splash sports derived from Mathilde can be uncommon and may command higher prices.
Are 'Mathilde Splash' or other variegated selections stable and identical to regular Mathilde?
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No — trade names like 'Mathilde Splash' usually indicate selected sports or nursery selections and can display variable panaché/variegation. These trade selections are not automatically stable or identical to Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' unless a nursery documents a distinct, stable cultivar; expect some variability in appearance and stability over time.
Plant care guide
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Water
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Soil and repotting
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Humidity and temperature
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Feeding
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Growth and support
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Common concerns
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Overwatering and constant wet soil (risk of root rot); insufficient light can reduce or prevent flowering; milky sap may irritate skin or cause mild GI upset if ingested.
Pet safety
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