A study conducted at the University of Georgia revealed that Hoya carnosa, which is the most popular species of hoya, has the ability to remove pollutants from the indoor environment.

The genus Hoya was named by Robert Brown, a Scottish botanist and palaeobotanist who is well-known for his contributions to the field of botany, especially plant taxonomy.

Hoya plants are also referred to as wax plants, wax flowers, or wax vines due to their waxy foliage and porcelain-like blooms. When cut, clear or milky sap oozes out.

Native to India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Polynesia, New Guinea, and Australia. Sun in the morning hours and bright, indirect light for the rest of the day is very good for the plant.

On a concluding note, gardening enthusiasts can easily find a Hoya variety that produces ornate leaves and vibrant-colored flowers that are fragrant. All you need to do is provide the plant bright, indirect light and fulfill other requirements pertaining to the soil type and quality, fertilizer, watering, etc.

Source:gardenerdy.com