A Natural Curiosity

Discover approachable houseplant advice, nerdy deep-dives, the real impact of plants on your well-being, and more!

Do Peace Lilies Need a Special Chemical to Bloom Again?

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | June 13, 2023

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)

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | June 9, 2023

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

Acclimating Houseplants Outside for Summer (How to Do It and Reasons For & Against It)

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | June 4, 2023

Are you considering taking your houseplants outside for summer? Find out how to do it and reasons for and against it in this week's post!

How Your Plant is Telling You It’s Time to Repot (with Pictures!)

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | May 25, 2023

Not sure if your plant needs a repot? Here's some major clues, with pictures, that your plant is using to tell you it's time for a repot!

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

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | May 19, 2023

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!

Help! My Plants are Growing! (Problems Only Plant Collectors Can Understand)

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | May 9, 2023

I know. This has got to be the weirdest problem. It is THE thing we all want our plants to do and yet here it is, on a list of problems that plant collectors have. The plants growing is a problem and a blessing at the same time.

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

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | April 30, 2023

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

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | April 27, 2023

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

By Colleen Coyle-Levy | July 21, 2022

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