Hoya fungii’s most noticeable characteristic would be its larger foliage. Leaves can grow to about 4 inches, or roughly the size of a small adult hand. Once it gets established, it really takes starts to grow new vines. Be sure to have a large area for this hoya, or prepare to trim regularly to keep it smaller.

Fungii prefers to be trellised and climbs vigorously, making larger leaves when trellised and mature.

Watering fungii in a chunky mix makes for easy care. It can dry out or stay slightly damp, it does not seem to be overly picky. Mine sits in a cache pot and has roots coming out the bottom of the pot (The Kratky method). When this happens, roots are able to breathe in the upper levels of the pot while absorbing as much water as needed through roots below. Sometimes I forget to water and the pot goes dry – no problems have appeared from neglect so far. Just make sure to water well when the pot goes dry.

Light requirements for fungii are simply bright shade. Some direct sun in the morning can be beneficial but strong, direct sun can scorch leaves if it has not acclimated. Placing fungii in some direct sun can cause the leaves to lighten or yellow – this is cosmetic only.

Fertilize at half strength or less regularly, especially if using a mix that isn’t soil. Fungii flowers easily even in shade.