My Plant Factor: Your Guide to Indoor, Flowering, and Pet-Safe Plants

Indoor Plant Guide

Your go-to resource for everything indoor greenery—care tips, styling ideas, and plant profiles that make it easy to choose, grow, and enjoy houseplants. From low-light survivors to statement tropicals, find the right plant for your space and lifestyle.

Outdoor & Patio Plants

Ideas and care guides for balcony gardens, patio planters, and seasonal outdoor pots. Learn which plants thrive in small spaces, add bursts of color, and handle changing weather without constant fuss.

Pet-Safe Plants

Beautiful greenery you can enjoy without worrying about curious paws or whiskers. These pet-friendly picks are safe for cats and dogs, easy to grow, and perfect for creating a lush home that’s as kind to your pets as it is to your eyes.

Plant Care

Learn how to keep your indoor jungle thriving—watering schedules, light needs, and soil tips made simple. From snake plants to hoyas, get care routines that work in real life, not just in books. Perfect for beginners!

Pest & Problem Solvers

Spot, treat, and prevent common houseplant pests before they take over. Thrips, spider mites, gnats—you’ll get step-by-step fixes that work without wrecking your plant’s health.

About My Plant Factor

My Plant Factor is your trusted guide to choosing, growing, and enjoying plants that thrive. From beginner-friendly houseplants to stunning flowering varieties and pet-safe picks, I’ve put together practical care tips, problem-solving guides, and plant inspiration—tested in real homes to help yours flourish.

A curious orange tabby cat reaches toward a tipped plant pot in a cozy living room with tropical houseplants and a neutral-toned sofa, illustrating the challenge of keeping cats away from plants.

How to Keep Cats Away from Plants—Without Wrecking Your Indoor Jungle

Simple, cat-safe tricks that actually work to protect your plants—and your pets—without ugly barriers...

plant expert making a DIY neem oil spray for houseplants

Neem Oil for Houseplants: Safe Use, DIY Spray & Pest Control Tips

My go-to neem spray routine for safe, effective pest control that keeps leaves lush and healthy...

Collage of common houseplant pests including spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, sooty mold, neem oil spray, and pest damage on leaves

Houseplant Pest Identification: Spot, Treat, and Prevent Every Common Bug Indoors

Houseplant pest identification can feel like a guessing game—until your favorite plant starts to collapse. One day it’s thriving, the next it’s dropping leaves, sticky, spotted, or curling in on...

Your Ultimate Guide to 37 Types of Hoya Plants

Identify hoya varieties by leaf shape, blooms, and growth style—plus care tips for every type...

Purple Waffle Plant Care: A Helpful Guide For This Plant With Green and Purple Leaves

Easy care guide for the fussy purple waffle plant to help it thrive indoors with minimal fuss and bright color...

15 Stunning Purple and White Flowers (With Easy Care Tips)

Striking indoor and patio blooms that pair rich purple with crisp white for instant garden drama...

17 Underrated Snake Plant Benefits You’ll Love (And a Few You Might Not Know)

More than just easy care—snake plants purify air, boost mood, and look amazing anywhere...

Are Snake Plants Toxic to Cats? What Pet Owners Should Know

What every cat owner should know before adding a snake plant to their home...

Best Hoya Varieties for Every Home: Beginner’s Guide

Low-maintenance, beautiful hoyas perfect for first-time growers and seasoned plant lovers alike...

Heather Rosenberg — Plant Educator

I’m Heather Rosenberg, a plant expert and enthusiast who writes for MyPlantFactor. I dedicate my time to studying houseplants, horticultural education, and helping others grow plants indoors and outdoors. My passion is for all things houseplants—that’s why I have this blog. I want to inspire others to appreciate and preserve the diverse world of plants. Find out more about me.

What our readers are saying

Thanks for your blog. I've found your articles really helpful to resolve some problems with my hoyas. Thanks to your tips, my hoyas are thriving and flowering more regularly. Your expertise in indoor plants is truly remarkable.

Emily

As a newbie plant parent, your blog has been a lifesaver for me. Thanks to your step-by-step guides and plant care tips I'm now watering my houseplant on a better schedule. Thanks for sharing your tips and I love our passion for plants.

Mark

Hi Heather, thanks for the work you've put into your blog. It's become my go-to place for advice on houseplant care. Your guides and detailed explanations have helped transform my living space into a green oasis. Thank you for inspiring me to embrace the beauty of indoor plants.