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The Reality of Growing Plants Inside Iraqi Homes Step into a typical home in Baghdad, Basra, or Erbil in July. Outside temperatures push past 45°C. Inside, the AC runs most of the day. Curtains are half-closed to block harsh sun. Air is cool but dry. This environment shapes how house plants survive—or fail. Many first-time owners assume indoor plants iraq behave like they do in mild European climates. They do not. Continuous air conditioning redu… Read more

Why “Low Effort” Looks Different in Iraq Homes Most plant losses in Iraq are not caused by neglect. They are caused by the wrong environment. Long summers above 45°C, heavy reliance on AC units, and dry indoor air change how plants behave. The split AC dries the air quickly, especially in living rooms and bedrooms where doors stay closed for hours. Soil dries from the top, while roots may still be wet underneath. That is where overwatering begins… Read more