Looking for an easy-to-care-for houseplant with small but vibrant star-shaped flowers? Consider the hoya plant (Hoya carnosa), also known as wax plant or porcelain flower. Hoyas are vining plants that ...

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From Hoya carnosa to Hoya linearis, there are hundreds of Hoya species to choose from, each with its own unique characteristics and requirements. In this blog, we’ll explore the different species of Hoyas, how to care for them, and what you need to know to keep them healthy and thriving. Hoya plants, often called wax plants, are a diverse group of tropical flowering species from the Apocynaceae family with more than 500 varieties. They are native to Asia and are similar to common ...

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The official website of HOYA Corporation. Information, telecommunications, eye care, medical products, corporate information, investor information, and CSR information are available. HOYA Vision Care is a world leader in eye care technology, committed to offering innovative solutions for people’s vision needs at every stage of life. Plants in the genus Hoya are mostly epiphytic or lithophytic vines that rarely form roots in the ground, or rarely more or less shrubby. They have creeping or climbing, pendent, left-twining stems, with white latex, and sometimes with adventitious roots.

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Meet the hoya—your new leafy best friend with serious star power! Known as the “wax plant” for its shiny leaves and clusters of starlike flowers, hoyas are a dream for anyone who loves lush greenery without the high-maintenance drama. Love hoyas? Learn how to grow hoya indoors with expert tips on light, watering, and care to encourage lush foliage and long-lasting, fragrant blooms.