: any of a genus (Hoya) of climbing Asian and Australian evergreen shrubs of the milkweed family
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Like hoya, the holiday cactus is an epiphyte that can be easily overwatered.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
There are around 500 hoya varieties, and not all are fast growers.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
There are around 500 hoya varieties, and not all are fast growers.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Hoya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoya. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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