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The Saudi Indoor Climate Problem: Heat Outside, Dry AC Inside Most indoor plant losses in Saudi Arabia are not sudden. They happen slowly, over weeks or months, because the indoor environment is misunderstood. Outdoor heat regularly exceeds 40°C. Indoors, air conditioning runs for long hours. The split AC removes humidity, pushes cold air directly onto leaves, and creates strong temperature swings between day and night. This combination confuses… Read more

Why Plants Decline Slowly in Iraqi Homes Most plant losses I see in Iraq are not dramatic. Leaves do not collapse overnight. Instead, plants weaken gradually because indoor conditions here are extreme and inconsistent. Outdoor heat regularly exceeds 45°C in summer. Indoors, constant air conditioning dries the air, cools the root zone unevenly, and creates artificial seasons that plants struggle to interpret. The biggest issue is not heat alone. I… Read more