Hoya Carnosa X Serpens ‘mathilde' by Sprouts of Bristol

Category

Outdoor

Store

Fy!

Brand

Sprouts of Bristol

**Scientific Name** Hoya ‘Mathilde’ (Hoya carnosa x Hoya serpens- Hoy's meaty plant crossed with Hoy's snakey plant) **Common Name** Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower **Origin** Originates in Southeast Asia, where the two species first hybridised **Light** Thrives in bright, indirect light, and will benefit from a splash of morning or evening sun. Make sure it gets 1-2 hours of direct sunlight in autumn and winter, throughout its dormant period. **Water** Allow the top third of the soil to dry out between waters, and reduce watering in winter and in dimmer spots. Make sure you don't leave any water sitting in the foliage (or flowers) as this can cause damage. **Humidity** Used to a rainforest environment, this plant likes it humid; introduce a humidity tray if possible, and hose down the leaves regularly to keep them free of dust. If the leaves start to brown and curl, this is a sign that the air is too dry. **Soil** Use an anthurium mix and repot every three years in spring as the plant gro

12 GBP