Growing guide · Houseplant

Hoya hybrid

How to grow Wax Plant 'Mathilde Splash'.

Freckles, unapologetically.

Light
Bright indirect
Water
Low
Zones
Indoors, any
Size
Trails 2–4 ft
Pot
3.5–4.5 in. ceramic pot; it's happy a little root-bound, so no rush to repot.
Pets
Pet-safe · ASPCA
See sizes · from $15
Hoya with oval green leaves heavily splashed silver, trailing from a ceramic pot

Light

Bright, indirect light. More light means more silver and more flowers.

Water

Let the soil dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly.

Pot and soil

A chunky, fast-draining mix with bark and perlite.

Pot it inRosy Cactus & Succulent Soil · 4 qtDrains fast, so roots never sit wet. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil

Feeding

Diluted liquid fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.

Grooming

Trim long vines to tidy. Never cut the peduncles, the flower spurs.

Through the year

Spring and summer: growing and blooming season, so feed and give it all the bright light you have. Fall and winter: water even less and skip the fertilizer.

If something's off

Soft, yellow leaves mean too much water; wrinkled ones mean it's thirsty. Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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