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The Reality of Indoor Gardening in Saudi Arabia Choosing the right indoor plant in Saudi Arabia is less about the outdoor heat and more about the indoor climate we create to escape it. The primary challenge is not sunlight, but the constant, dry air from our air conditioning units. These systems are essential for comfort but create an environment with very low humidity, which is stressful for many popular tropical plants that thrive in moisture.… Read more

Understanding the Unique Challenges of Indoor Gardening in the UAE Selecting the right indoor plant in the UAE requires a different approach than in more temperate climates. The primary challenge is not just the intense outdoor heat, but the stark contrast with the indoor environment. Homes and offices are sealed and heavily reliant on air conditioning, which creates a very specific set of conditions. The AC strips moisture from the air, leading… Read more

The Unique Challenge of Growing Plants Indoors in Iraq Maintaining healthy indoor plants in Iraq presents a distinct set of challenges not found in more temperate climates. The primary obstacle is the stark contrast between the intense outdoor heat and the consistently cool, dry environment created indoors by air conditioning. This constant reliance on the AC, or السبلت, creates an artificial climate with extremely low humidity. While it provides… 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