Hoya Fungi

Which Window Is Best for Hoya?

Eastern and western-facing windows are the best for growing Hoya fungii plants. These windows let in only moderately intense sunlight during some parts of the morning and the evening. For the remainder of the day, only indirect light enters through these windows, which is just perfect for these plants.

If this plant is being kept in a room with a southern-facing window, then keep it away from the window so that direct light doesn’t fall on it. This window lets in the harsh afternoon sunlight that can permanently damage your plant. The farther you keep this plant from the window, the better.

Soil: Hoya fungii plants are epiphytes in nature. This means they grow on top of other trees. That is why you should plant them in soil that is loose, well-draining and coarse.

Such soil will allow the roots of your plant to grow unimpeded like in nature. It also allows all the excess water to simply flow off.

Make the best soil for your Hoya plant by mixing potting mix, orchid bark and perlite in an equal ratio.

Water: This plant needs water when the topsoil becomes dry, but never overwater it as it is also a semi-succulent. Find out more about its water requirements below.

Watering Needs

The Hoya fungii plant needs moist soil at all times during the warm summer months when it is actively growing, so watering every other day is possible.

At the same time, it has short roots that make it highly susceptible to the dangers of overwatering.

You should not allow the soil of this plant to dry more than 50 percent. However, unless the top 2 inches of the soil is dry, don’t water the plant again.

Temperature:  The ideal temperature range for growing Hoya fungii plants is between 13 to 27 degrees Celsius. 

Lower Temperature for Flowering

Although this plant likes to grow under warm conditions, the Hoya fungii flower will not bloom unless the plant has been subjected to a slightly lower temperature.

This plant always blooms during early spring and fall when temperatures drop slightly enough for them to produce flowers.

Hoya fungii are not frost-resistant plants at all. Temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius  are completely intolerable to them.

When left in the cold for long, they will suffer from stunted growth and will produce fewer leaves and almost no flowers in the coming spring.

Humidity:  The Hoya fungii plant needs high humidity levels of around 50 percent to grow. Your bathroom might just be the best spot in the house for them.

Do remember that humidity and air circulation always go hand in hand. Your Hoya plants should be someplace where air circulation is good, otherwise they will succumb to fungal infections.

Improving Hoya Fungii Humidity Levels

Keep a pebble tray under the plant’s pot for better humidity. Fill this tray with water but ensure that the bottom of the pot is not in contact with it. Putting plants close together will also improve the humidity around them. However, air circulation should not be compromised.

Fertiliser:  Now this is a plant that does need occasional feeding. Slow release indoor plant fertiliser will work well. If you are using liquid fertiliser always use it diluted at half strength.

Fertilizing the Wax Plant

Always dilute the fertilizer prior to using it on your plants. It is better to fertilize right after watering the plants. This practice saves you from dealing with fertilizers burns.

During the active growth period of the Hoya plants from spring until summer, fertilize with every third or fourth watering. Make sure you are pouring the liquid fertilizer towards the soil and not on the surface of the plant. 

This plant will be supplied in 14cm pot. Photos taken from current lot. Plants are plants, they all grow differently. Plants with same age may have different growth and size. We will pick best one for you from our current stock.