How I Outsmarted My Cat With a Lemon

Ever felt like your cat is personally sabotaging your plant-parent dreams? Same. My monstera barely survived the first week thanks to a certain four-legged soil excavator. Turns out, cats think plant pots are their personal playgrounds (and snack bars). But after one too many leafy casualties, I got desperate—and found my secret weapon in the fruit bowl: lemons. Cats hate citrus. Like, truly hate it. I sliced up a lemon, tossed the pieces in the dirt, and watched my cat recoil like I’d betrayed her. Bonus: the plant survived, and my cat found a new hobby (staring at me in betrayal). Pro tip: swap out the lemon slices when they dry up. For extra points, try a rosemary-lemon-vinegar spray—smells great, cats hate it, and your plants will thank you. No more soil-digging, no more leaf-munching. Just peace, plants, and a slightly offended cat. Worth it. #CatOwners #HouseplantHacks #PetSafeHome #Pets