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

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.

If you’re looking for ways to keep cats away from plants, you’re in the right place. You’ll discover novel ways to keep houseplants safe, and also a list of toxic and non-toxic plants to be aware of. Protecting beloved houseplants…

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • August 1, 2025
  • General Plant Articles

How to Identify Hoyas by Their Leaves (Even If They’ve Never Bloomed)

hoya carnosa type

You may think that hoya leaf identification feels like a science. But in reality, learning as much as possible about hoyas and their foliage is a journey into the heart of what makes these plants so captivating. Table of Contents…

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • August 1, 2025
  • Pest Control, Plant Maintenance

Thrips on Plants: Spot, Treat, and Prevent the Damage

Close-up images of thrips and thrips damage on houseplants, showing black and yellow adult thrips, silver leaf scarring, and distorted foliage – myplantfactor.com

Quick Answer Thrips are tiny plant-feeding insects (1–2 mm) that scrape into leaf tissue and drink cell sap. On houseplants they leave silver streaks, black frass specks, and distorted new growth. They complete a full life cycle in as little…

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 29, 2025
  • Plant Types, Houseplants

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

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

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 28, 2025
  • Plant Types, Houseplants

70 Types of Hoyas: Varieties with Pictures, Names & Care Tips

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Compare the most popular Hoya types by leaf shape, growth habit, and difficulty so you can choose the right one for your space.

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 28, 2025
  • Pest Control, Plant Maintenance

Spider Mites on Indoor Plants: How to Spot, Treat, and Stop Them Coming Back

Spider mites are one of the more difficult houseplant pests to catch early. They’re smaller than a pinhead, they live on the underside of leaves, and by the time you see webbing, the infestation has usually been running for weeks.…

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 25, 2025
  • Pest Control, Plant Maintenance, Plant Safety

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

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

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 23, 2025
  • Plant Types, Houseplants

What Is a Hoya Plant? Facts, Flowers, and Growth Habit

what is a hoya plant

A hoya is a tropical plant with thick, shiny leaves and clusters of star-shaped flowers. Most of them climb or trail, and in the wild, they’re more likely to hitch a ride up a tree than dig into the ground.…

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 23, 2025
  • Plant Care Guides

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

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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 itself. No obvious bugs. No clear answers. Just that sinking…

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 23, 2025
  • Plant Types, Houseplants, Pet-Safe Plants

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

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

  • Heather Rosenberg
  • July 22, 2025
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