Plant Care Guides | A Natural Curiosity

Flat Mites: How to Identify and Treat Flat Mites for Hoya Growers

Aug 11, 2023 | General Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pests, Hoya

Flat mites are a microscopic pest that causes hoyas a huge amount of damage. Find out how to identify and control this terrible pest!

Do Peace Lilies Need a Special Chemical to Bloom Again?

Jun 13, 2023 | Aroids, Common Plants, Plant Care Guides

Do peace lilies need a special chemical applied to bloom? Spoiler alert: No! Find out why this myth exists and how to get your plant to bloom again in this week’s post.

How to Care for Polka Dot Begonias (and Other Cane-Types)

Jun 9, 2023 | Begonias, Common Plants, Plant Care Guides

Learn how to care for the gorgeous polka dot begonias as a houseplant

Portulacaria afra: Care Tips, Experience, and More with Elephant Bush or Mini Jade

May 19, 2023 | ANC's Personal Planty Updates, Other Succulents, Plant Care Guides

Portulacaria afra is a super resilient succulent houseplant. Find out how to grow this gem and avoid all of my mistakes in this week’s post!

Heirloom Hoya carnosa: Care Tips, How to Root Cuttings, and Personal Experiences

Apr 30, 2023 | Hoya, Plant Care Guides

Heirloom Hoya carnosas were commonly available in the 1970s and are now somewhat obscure. Learn more about this special hoya, its care, and how I received my particular plant in this week’s post.

Hoya obovata: Care Tips and Personal Experiences

Apr 27, 2023 | Hoya, Plant Care Guides

Hoya obovata is a wonderful houseplant for anyone interested in hoyas, whether a beginner or not. Learn how to successfully care for Hoya obovata in this week’s post.

For People Who Want to Know More About Rhipsalis

Jul 21, 2022 | Other Succulents, Plant Care Guides

Learn all about Rhipsalis, a genus of tropical, trailing cacti. We will cover its history, care, and quite a few interesting varieties with photos.

For people who want to know more about the Peace Lily, Spathiphyllum wallisii

Jun 16, 2022 | Aroids, Common Plants, Plant Care Guides

Peace Lilies are gorgeous, common, & affordable houseplants. Find out how to care for them, more about their history, some varieties available, and more in this week’s post!