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Why Low Effort Plants Still Need the Right Conditions in Iraq Homes Busy schedules and long workdays are normal. Add Iraq’s extreme summer heat and constant AC use, and many homes become challenging environments for plants. The split AC runs for hours, pulling moisture from the air and creating cold drafts that stress sensitive leaves. Windows often stay closed to keep heat out, reducing airflow and natural light. This is why choosing low mainten… Read more

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 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