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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

The Reality of Keeping Greenery Alive in Saudi Homes Step into a typical home in Riyadh or Jeddah in July. Outside, temperatures push past 45°C. Inside, the AC runs almost constantly. Air is cool but dry. Curtains filter intense sun. Windows are often sealed. This combination—extreme outdoor heat and heavy air conditioning indoors—defines how house plants behave in Saudi Arabia. Most beginner advice online assumes mild climates with open windows… Read more

The Heat Outside, the AC Inside: Why Plants React Differently Here Step into a typical Saudi home in August. Outside, temperatures push past 45°C. Inside, the AC runs almost constantly. Curtains filter harsh sun, windows stay closed, and air circulates in cycles of cooling and drying. This environment is comfortable for people. For indoor plants, it is complex. In hot climates, plant stress rarely comes from heat alone. It comes from contrast. Ro… Read more