hoya

American

[hoi-uh] / ˈhɔɪ ə /

noun

any shrubby climbing plant of the genus Hoya, of the milkweed family, especially the wax plant, H. carnosa, a pot plant with waxy white flowers.

hoya British

/ ˈhɔɪə /

noun

any plant of the asclepiadaceous genus Hoya, of E Asia and Australia, esp the waxplant popular as a house plant

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Etymology

Origin of hoya

< New Latin, named after Thomas Hoy (circa 1750–1822), English gardener; see -a ²

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He carefully packages each one — golden pothos, string of hearts, trailing hoya — with a small team of employees, slaps on a bright sticker that reads “live plants,” and ships them across the country.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2023

This heart-shaped hoya sweetheart plant is endearing and can last as long as you don't kill it.

From The Verge ● Jan. 27, 2022

Place the hoya in medium to bright indirect light for the best results.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 13, 2021

What’s the best pot to show off the pink and white leaves of hoya carnosa?

From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2020

“Not interested,” Fondeur said, stroking a hoya leaf.

From The New Yorker ● Jan. 15, 1995

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