Hoya Mathilde Variegata is a highly sought-after variegated form of the popular hybrid between Hoya carnosa and Hoya serpens. This selection combines the compact growth and rounded foliage of Hoya Mathilde with striking cream, lime-green, and deep green variegation. New growth often emerges with soft pink to peach tones before maturing into a mosaic of cream and green. The compact growth habit makes this an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, terrariums, and indoor collections where space is limited. Care Light: Bright indirect light. Variegation is best maintained in good light. Water: Allow the potting mix to partially dry between waterings. Temperature: Warm growing; ideally 15–30°C. Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high humidity. Media: Open, free-draining Hoya mix with excellent aeration. Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser during active growth. Key Characteristics Foliage: Cream, lime-green and dark green variegation New growth: Often flushed pink to peach Growth habit: Compact trailing or climbing vine Flower colour: Cream to pale pink flowers with darker centres Fragrance: Sweetly scented when flowering Plant size: Compact to medium-sized Hoya Collector appeal: Highly variegated foliage with colourful new growth Important Information Variegation levels naturally vary between leaves and growth points. Some leaves may display extensive cream sectors, while others may be predominantly green. The soft pink colouring visible in new growth is most pronounced under bright growing conditions. This plant is part of our numbered collection series and is offered as Collection Number 260.
