Beautiful Hoya Matilda: flower description, breeding methods and rules of care

Hoya is a wonderful pet on the windowsill, able to surprise with a variety of species and forms.

The flower is suitable for cultivation in apartments and offices, as it does not require any special conditions for maintenance and skills. Not only experienced flower growers, but also beginners can take care of a beautiful plant.

We show photographs of a beautiful plant and describe the characteristics of the species. Consider the features of the propagation of a flower by cuttings, seeds and leaf. As well as the rules for caring for an Australian handsome.

Description and botanical characteristics of Hoya Mathilde

The homeland of hoya became the rainforests of the islands of Australia. A humid climate and an abundance of sunlight allow the plant to reach a length of up to 10 m in natural conditions. A long lianike plant needs strong support.

Hoya is a diverse and grateful houseplant, which has won the trust and love of many gardeners. With proper care, the flower is beautiful both during flowering and at rest. Glossy flowers collected in clusters resemble stars in shape and fill the room with a delicate floral aroma.

Hoya Matilda splash creeper with variegated succulent leaves and white flowers with a bright red star in the center, gathered in dense umbrellas. Leaves and flowers are equipped with small villi and have a glossy shine.. Thanks to the polished surface, the flowering plant looks like a bright artificial decoration.

Photo

Below you can see a photo of this flower.

Breeding methods

Hoya differs from other plants in that Hoya can be propagated in several ways.

Cuttings

The simplest method of cultivation of this plant is the pruning of stem cuttings.

In order for rooting to be successful, two of the most important factors affecting the development of the root system should be taken into account: the age of the stem and its size.

1. The best results can be achieved from a handle with two nodes and two pairs of leaflets, respectively. Such a stalk will quickly grow fresh shoots, unlike brothers with one or three nodes.
2. The future plant is placed in a dark bowl filled with water, immersed in the liquid lower node, after cutting the leaves from it.
3. Two weeks later, thin roots appear, after which the plant is planted in the ground. The root system of a young plant is very fragile, so care should be taken when planting. Light should not fall on the roots of the handle, so the dishes should not be transparent.
4. Rooting in the soil is more reliable, since root damage is eliminated when a plant is planted in the ground.

The advantages of this method are the quick rooting and getting a new flower, and the disadvantages are poor rooting in the autumn due to lack of sunlight.

Video instruction on the propagation of plants by cuttings:

Seeds

All kinds of hoya produce seeds after flowering, but rarely who collects them, as the lovers of exotic exotic pruned flowers. But such a breeding method is possible.

Seed ripening requires a significant energy cost from the parent plant.

• It is necessary to wait for the formation of the pods in which the seeds ripen.
• Seeds are dried and immediately planted in the prepared soil. Seeds for planting must be fresh.
• The seed germinates quickly, but the sprouts are very weak and die quickly with any deviations from the rules of maintenance.

The advantages of this method are that a large number of flowers can be obtained from seeds with proper care.

The disadvantages are obvious: the frequent death of seedlings and the expenditure of vitality of the mother plant for the formation of healthy seeds.

Leaf

The longest and most troublesome method is the breeding of the hoi leaf:

• When planted in the soil at an angle of 45 degrees, the leaf is able to take root for several weeks.
• At this stage, its development can stop and stimulate the growth of shoots is possible only with the help of special drugs.

The advantages of this method are only in the constant availability of planting material.

Disadvantages - it is difficult to achieve a complete healthy plant.

Care

Hoya plant Matilda Splash unpretentious, but in order to achieve good flowering, it is necessary to create certain conditions for it.

Hoya is a native of the tropics, so the humidity should be high. You can moisten the plant by spraying or bathing.

1. The optimum temperature is 20-25 C.
2. In winter, it is desirable to lower the temperature and humidity in order to provide the plant with a rest period.
3. When watering a flower, it should be remembered that the hoya will tolerate a slight overdrying of the soil, and waterlogging will lead to illness or death of the pet.
4. Top dressing is necessary during the period of active growth and flowering.
5. Pruning is carried out for sanitary reasons: removing dried leaves and flowers, or to form bushes.
6. Most often, the hoya is located in small hanging planters.

During flowering, spraying should be stopped, as the buds will quickly fade. A delicate plant is afraid of drafts and waterlogging of the soil, you should also protect your pet from direct sunlight.

Of the pests, the Hoya dare to attack:

• root nematode;
• scale shield;
• mealybug.

Adhering to the simple rules of care, you can get a lush tropical plant in your home. With deviations from the rules, the flower will not die, but if he does not like something, it will postpone flowering for an indefinite time.

Watch the video: Hoya cv Mathilde in Bloom + Care Tips (November 2024).