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Why Plants Fail in Iraq Homes (It’s Not Just Neglect) Many people ask for low maintenance indoor plants because they are busy, travel often, or simply forget to water. In Iraq, however, plant loss is rarely caused by neglect alone. It is usually a mix of extreme outdoor heat, constant AC use, and irregular watering patterns. During summer, temperatures outside can exceed 45°C. Indoors, the split AC runs for long hours, creating dry, cool air that… Read more

Why Most Plants Struggle in Iraqi Homes Choosing the best house plants in Iraq is not just about looks. It is about survival. Our climate brings extreme outdoor heat for much of the year, and indoors we depend heavily on AC units. That constant cooling creates dry air, temperature swings, and strong drafts that many tropical plants cannot tolerate. In summer, a living room can shift from 45°C outside to a heavily cooled interior within minutes. T… Read more