Hoya 'Mathilde' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya 'Mathilde,' or porcelain flower, is a member of the Apocynaceae family which can flower in any season. The plant has stunning flowers and very green leaves. It likes indirect sunlight and needs a well-drained medium, such as loamy or sandy soil. This plant is suitable as a houseplant because it is pet-friendly.
Common Name |
Wax Plant or Porcelain Flower
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya 'Mathilde'
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Genus
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Hoya
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Hoya 'Mathilde' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya 'Mathilde'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya 'Mathilde' needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya 'Mathilde' needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya 'Mathilde' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya 'Mathilde' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya 'Mathilde' to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Hoya 'Mathilde' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya 'Mathilde'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya 'Mathilde' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Hoya 'Mathilde' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya 'Mathilde' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya 'Mathilde' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Hoya 'Mathilde' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya 'Mathilde', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Hoya 'Mathilde' Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya 'Mathilde' plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
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Specific Location
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This plant is also native to Southeast Asia |
