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Start With the Environment: Heat Outside, AC Inside Most indoor plant problems in UAE homes begin with one simple contradiction: extreme outdoor heat and constant air conditioning indoors. A plant that looked fine in the nursery can decline within days after being placed under a direct AC vent. Cold drafts combined with very dry air stress leaves, roots, and soil microbes at the same time. In apartments and villas across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the… Read more

Why Watering Frequency Changes in Saudi Arabia Homes Watering indoor plants in Saudi Arabia is not the same as watering them in mild coastal climates. Extreme outdoor heat, heavy air-conditioning use, and low natural humidity create a very specific indoor environment. Most homes rely on continuous AC, and that steady airflow dries soil from the top down while also cooling root zones. The result is a confusing pattern: the surface may look dry, bu… 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