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Understanding the Iraqi Indoor Environment Success with indoor plants in Iraq is less about having a "green thumb" and more about understanding the unique challenges of our homes. The primary factor is not just the extreme outdoor heat, but the constant use of air conditioning (the AC). While the AC provides relief for us, it creates a difficult environment for many plants. It strips humidity from the air, causing rapid moisture loss from leaves… 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