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Why Watering Is Different in Iraq Homes Watering indoor plants in Iraq is not the same as watering them in mild climates. Our summers are long, intensely hot, and dry. Indoors, most homes rely heavily on air conditioning units, including split AC systems, which run for many hours a day. That constant cooling changes everything. It reduces humidity, increases evaporation from the soil surface, and dries leaves faster than many people realize. At t… Read more

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

Heat, Air Conditioning, and Why Decline Happens Fast in Iraq Homes When an indoor plant starts declining in Iraq, it often happens quickly. One week it looks stable. The next week you notice yellow leaves, brown tips, or drooping stems. The main reason is environmental stress. Extreme outdoor heat combined with constant air conditioning creates sharp fluctuations in moisture, airflow, and light exposure. The split AC unit dries the air aggressive… Read more

Heat, AC Airflow, and Why Yellowing Happens Fast in Iraq Yellow leaves are one of the most common indoor plant problems in Iraq homes. The change can look sudden. One week the plant appears stable, the next week several leaves fade to pale green, then yellow. In our climate, this shift is often tied to extreme outdoor heat combined with constant AC use indoors. Split units run for long hours, drying the air and creating cold drafts that stress fo… Read more