Hoya 'Mathilde' - developed specimens

Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde' is the compact horticultural hybrid resulting from the cross between Hoya carnosa and Hoya serpens. This batch includes established specimens with already formed and branched vines. The foliage is small, rounded, and firm, with subtle silver splashes. The growth habit is trailing or climbing, with slender vines. Under good growing conditions, it produces umbels of small, white to pink, finely pubescent flowers with a sweet fragrance. Its compact habit and simple care make it well suited to apartments.

Foliage and growth habit

The leaves are small, fleshy, nearly round, green, and densely arranged along slender vines. The silver splashes are part of the cultivar’s character, not a separate Splash selection. Vine length varies from one specimen to another. Long vines may break or become damaged during transport.

Flowers and fragrance

The flowers are star-shaped and finely pubescent, ranging from creamy white to pale pink, and grouped in umbels. The fragrance is sweet. The color, number of flowers, and fragrance intensity may vary. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Identity

The established horticultural name is Hoya carnosa 'Mathilde'. The commercial parentage is Hoya carnosa (maternal) x Hoya serpens. The hybrid appeared in cultivation in 1994 at Emilio Begine, not as a spontaneous population. Both parent species are botanically accepted. This batch consists of established specimens, not a Splash selection.

Substrate and care guide

Substrate: use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.