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The Reality of Heat and AC in Saudi Homes Most plant problems I see in Saudi Arabia are not caused by neglect. They are caused by misunderstanding how heat and constant AC affect plants indoors. Outside, temperatures can exceed 45°C. Inside, the split AC runs for long hours, drying the air and cooling rooms unevenly. This combination creates stress that many tropical plants are not designed to handle. Low maintenance indoor plants succeed here no… Read more

Why Neglect Looks Different in Saudi Arabia Homes Many people ask for low maintenance indoor plants because life is busy. Work runs late. Travel is frequent. Weekends disappear. In Saudi Arabia, there is an added factor: extreme outdoor heat and heavy air-conditioning indoors. The split AC runs for months. Air becomes dry, cool, and constantly moving. This changes how plants respond to “neglect.” In cooler climates, neglect usually means occasion… Read more