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The Reality of Plant Care in an Iraqi Climate Keeping indoor plants alive in Iraq presents a unique challenge. The environment inside our homes is often a series of extremes. Outside, the summer heat is intense. Inside, the air conditioning runs constantly, creating a cool but very dry atmosphere. This rapid shift from outdoor heat to indoor cold, combined with low humidity from the AC, can stress or kill most standard houseplants. Furthermore, d… Read more

Why Heat and AC Change the Rules for Indoor Plants in Iraq Choosing the best indoor plants in Iraq is not the same as choosing plants in Europe or coastal climates. Here, summer heat is extreme, sunlight is intense, and most homes rely heavily on continuous AC for six to eight months of the year. That combination changes how plants grow, how fast soil dries, and how roots behave inside pots. Air conditioning lowers humidity and creates constant d… Read more