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Why Extreme Heat and Air Conditioning Change Everything Watering indoor plants in Iraq is not the same as watering them in mild climates. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 45°C outside, while inside most homes the split AC runs for long hours. This combination of extreme heat and constant cooling creates a dry, unstable environment that confuses plant owners. Outdoors, heat increases evaporation and dries soil quickly. Indoors, air conditionin… Read more

Start With the Environment: Heat Outside, AC Inside Most indoor plant problems in UAE homes begin with one simple contradiction: extreme outdoor heat and constant air conditioning indoors. A plant that looked fine in the nursery can decline within days after being placed under a direct AC vent. Cold drafts combined with very dry air stress leaves, roots, and soil microbes at the same time. In apartments and villas across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the… Read more

Why watering indoor plants in Iraq is different Watering indoor plants in Iraq is not about following a fixed calendar. It is about managing heat, strong sun, and long hours of air conditioning. In most homes, the outdoor temperature is extreme for much of the year, while inside the AC runs daily. This combination changes how soil dries and how roots function. Air conditioners reduce humidity and increase airflow around leaves. The surface of the… Read more

Why Iraqi Summer Heat and AC Change the Way You Care for Plants Extreme summer in Iraq is not just “hot.” It is sustained heat above 45°C outside, combined with continuous air-conditioning indoors. That combination changes everything about watering indoor plants. The air becomes artificially dry, soil dries from the top faster than roots can absorb moisture, and cold AC airflow stresses foliage while the root zone remains warm. Many losses happen… Read more