Hoya Mathilde Splash

The Hoya Mathilde Splash is an absolute darling of a wax plant that commands attention in any indoor garden. A highly popular hybrid cross between Hoya serpens and Hoya carnosa, this exquisite epiphytic vine features small, thick, coin-like rounded leaves of deep emerald green, heavily painted with a dense constellation of shimmering silver flecks. Exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance, its cascading stems look spectacular spilling out of a hanging planter or climbing a small wire hoop. Under bright conditions, it readily rewards collectors with gorgeous, fragrant clusters of light pink, fuzzy porcelain flowers that give off a sweet, delightful scent.

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Hoya 'Mathilde'
• Plant Type: Tropical Epiphytic Succulent Vine
• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: Low; allow potting medium to dry completely
• Growth Habit: Trailing or Climbing

This listing is for the plant only. 

Perfect for shelves, desks, and hanging displays.

PlantJoyCo Care Guide

How to Care for Your Hoya Mathilde Splash

The Hoya Mathilde Splash is a rugged, drought-tolerant indoor climber that thrives with minimal supervision and a strict hands-off watering routine.

• Light: Thrives best in medium to bright, indirect sunlight. Plenty of high-quality ambient lighting is required to maintain its heavy silver splash and stimulate summer blooming cycles. Protect it from harsh afternoon direct sun.
• Water: Treat like a succulent. Grow in an open, porous bark-and-perlite mix and water thoroughly only when the substrate has dried out 100% all the way to the bottom.
• Humidity: 50–70% (highly adaptable to standard household air levels).
• Temperature: 18–28°C

FAQ 

Q1: What makes the 'Mathilde' cultivar special compared to its parents?

A1: Hoya 'Mathilde' perfectly inherits the small, charmingly rounded leaves of Hoya serpens but carries the tough, fast-growing, and highly resilient nature of Hoya carnosa, making it much easier to cultivate indoors.

Q2: How often should I water my Hoya Mathilde Splash?

A2: Only water when the potting medium is entirely dry. You can also test the thick leaves by gently pressing them—if they feel slightly pliable or soft rather than firm and plump, it is ready for a thorough soak.

Q3: Why is my plant sending out long leafless vines?

A3: This is completely natural behavior for trailing Hoyas! The plant sends out long, bare tendrils looking for structures to climb. Avoid cutting these runners off, as new leaves and future flower clusters (peduncles) will soon develop along them.